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How to apply for DeKalb County Township General Assistance + Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination (DeKalb County)
DeKalb County Township Supervisors (General Assistance) + community organizations
Who it's for
DeKalb County emergency aid: (1) DISTINCTIVE to Illinois — TOWNSHIP GENERAL ASSISTANCE (GA): each township supervisor (DeKalb, Sycamore, Cortland, Genoa, Sandwich, Somonauk, and others) provides emergency 'General Assistance' for residents with little or no income — help with rent, utilities, food, and personal/medical needs (Illinois's analog to Indiana's township-trustee relief). DeKalb County has 19 townships; find your township supervisor through the county. (2) NIAAA / the Voluntary Action Center for case management, meals, and the Community Care Program (815-226-4901). (3) Community Contacts, Inc. for LIHEAP utility help. (4) Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee financial assistance for medical bills. (5) Salvation Army / Safe Passage / Hope Haven / Catholic Charities. (6) Northern Illinois Food Bank (headquartered in Geneva, serving DeKalb). (7) Dial 211.
DeKalb: Illinois township General Assistance is the front-line emergency aid (parallels Indiana's township trustees). Layered with NIAAA/VAC, LIHEAP, NM Kishwaukee charity care, and 211.
What you'll need
- Proof of DeKalb County township residency
- Proof of all household income
- Photo identification
- Documentation of the emergency need (eviction notice, shutoff notice, etc.)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 211
Renewals
as-needed
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