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How to apply for Grundy County Township General Assistance + Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination (Grundy County)

Grundy County Township Supervisors (General Assistance) + community organizations

Who it's for

Grundy County emergency aid: (1) DISTINCTIVE to Illinois — TOWNSHIP GENERAL ASSISTANCE (GA): each township supervisor 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). Grundy County has 17 townships; find your township supervisor through the county. (2) AgeGuide / the local senior center for case management, meals, and Community Care Program (630-293-5990). (3) Kendall-Grundy Community Action for LIHEAP utility help. (4) The county hospital financial-assistance programs for medical bills. (5) Salvation Army / St. Vincent de Paul / Catholic Charities. (6) Northern Illinois Food Bank. (7) Dial 211.

Grundy: Illinois township General Assistance is the front-line emergency aid (parallels Indiana's township trustees). Layered with AgeGuide, LIHEAP, hospital charity care, and 211.

What you'll need

  • Proof of Grundy 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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