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VETERANS ASSISTANCE | VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION - MCHENRY COUNTY

667 Ware Road, Room 100, Woodstock, IL 60098

Eligibility

Open to honorably discharged veteran, or surviving spouse of an honorably discharged veteran, must be considered low income

Required documents

DD-214 or equivalent certificate of discharge, other documents are required. Call for a list of necessary documentation

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm
https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/departments/veterans-assistance-commission
[email protected]

Application process

Call for information

Fees

None

Service area

Mchenry County, Illinois

Description

Offers emergency financial assistance available to eligible veterans or surviving spouse of a veteran. Assistance may include:

- Shelter: Rental or mortgage assistance paid directly to landlord or mortgage company. Homeless veterans may receive placement into motels, hotels, or appropriate shelters.

- Utilities: Payments for electric, heat, water and sewage, trash removal, or medically required telephone service.

- Food & household items: Food vouchers for groceries, hygiene products, and household cleaning supplies.

- Transportation: Fuel vouchers (must have proof of insurance). - Independent Living: Payments to Independent Living Services.

Providing organization

VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION - MCHENRY COUNTY

Offers assistance to veteran's.