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Offers financial assistance to members of the American Legion with children ages 18 and under who lives with the Veteran. Services include needs rental assistance, utility assistance, food, and more.

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Provides relief to county residents to help in removing barriers to self-sufficiency and encourage self-support. Assistance may available in the areas of of fuel, rent, clothing, groceries, prescriptions, heat and electricity, burial services, or other basic needs services. Relief payments are made to service providers, not to the clients themselves.

Provides assistance in determining eligibility and filing for veteran benefits, including burial benefits. These services include completion of forms, referrals, follow-up services, and other assistance. Temporary financial assistance may be available for rent or mortgage, utilities/propane, gas, and food.

Offers temporary one-time assistance by providing food vouchers, gasoline vouchers, and assistance with rent, mortgage, and utility bills through direct pay to the vendor, landlord, or bank. Furniture and clothing vouchers for their West Chicago and Geneva stores can also be made available.

Offers a $50 in Farmers Market check to use at Farmers Market. Service available June 1st until the checks are gone.

Provides up to $150 to families for utilities, diapers, groceries, gas for vehicles, and other needs.

May be able to assist with emergency food, fuel, shelter (vouchers), utility bills (sometimes available), must have children in the home. Gas vouchers for medical appointments or getting to and from work may be available. All services dependent on available funding.

Provides coupons (or checks) to older individuals for use at farmer’s markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture programs for fresh nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey.

Provides comprehensive services for families in need. Services include intake assessment, information about community resources, case management, outreach, food stamp application assistance, housing education, emergency food and shelter help. 

Provides assistance to veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits, including compensation or pension claims, and benefits available through federal, state, or local laws. Offers emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities, burial benefits, transportation assistance (bus tokens) and food. 

Provides emergency general relief, including rent and utility assistance, medical expense assistance and food vouchers when available. Also helps with Veteran benefits, Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits and burial benefits. This service is offered to legal residents, indigent individuals, honorably discharged Veterans, their spouses, widows, and dependent children.

Voucher meals are a supplementary meal offering in select locations in the service area at local restaurants, to help provide meals on weekends or during irregular schedules, and promotes small business. Participants will be able to use a voucher ticket to get an entree, fruit, vegetable, and bread.

Provides up to $150 to families for utilities, diapers, groceries, gas for vehicles, and other needs.

Provides financial assistance to military and veteran families, including rent/mortgage assistance, utility bill assistance, food assistance, and critical baby items.

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent and utility payments, medical/dental assistance, prescription medications, burial assistance, and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Offers the following vouchers to be used at the Salvation Army Thrift Store:

- Clothing.

- Furniture.

- Household items.

- Personal hygiene products.

- Other items as available.

Provides food directly to people in an emergency situation.