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General Assistance - Palos Township - Township Hall

10802 South Roberts Road, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Eligibility

* Restricted to residents of Palos Township * Restricted to ages 18+ * Must be actively seeking employment or social security benefits to qualify * Must have no income due to lack of employment or be awaiting a decision on their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim

Hours

Mon 8:30am - 4:30pm Tue 8:30am - 4:30pm Wed 8:30am - 4:30pm Thu 8:30am - 4:30pm Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
https://www.palostownship.org/general-assistance

Languages

Spanish, English

Application process

Call to schedule an appointment or for more information regarding eligibility requirements

Fees

Free

Service area

Bridgeview, IL
Hickory Hills, IL
Orland Park, IL
Palos Heights, IL
Palos Hills, IL
Palos Park, IL
Willow Springs, IL
Worth, IL
Orland Park, IL
Palos Park, IL

Description

Palos Township General Assistance is a township-administered program designed to assist persons who are unemployed and actively seeking employment or who are in waiting for other state or federal benefits and do not have the resources to provide for basic needs. Basic needs may include shelter, food, household supplies, utilities, personal essentials, and other expenses deemed essential to the health and well-being of the family.

Date of Last Formal Update

10/16/2023

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Palos Township

Palos Township provides a variety of services for residents in need of assistance.