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General Assistance - Niles Township - Main Office

5255 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077

Eligibility

Restricted to residents of Niles 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 9:00am - 5:00pm Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
https://www.nilestownshipgov.com/170/Programs-Assistance

Languages

English

Application process

Applications can be completed online via an electronic version or downloaded and returned to the township office, call for additional information

Fees

Free

Service area

Glenview, IL
Golf, IL
Lincolnwood, IL
Morton Grove, IL
Niles, IL
Skokie, IL

Description

Niles Township General Assistance offers financial assistance to eligible Niles Township residents who currently have no income due to lack of employment or are awaiting a decision on their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim. Eligible individuals can receive up to $700 a month toward rent or utilities paid directly to the vendor on behalf of the client. You must be 18 years or older and be actively seeking employment or social security benefits to qualify.

Date of Last Formal Update

07/18/2023

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Niles Township

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