Benefits · Emergency Aid
How to apply for Rock Island County Township General Assistance + Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination (Rock Island County)
Rock Island County Township Supervisors (General Assistance) + community organizations
Who it's for
Rock Island 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). In the cities this is the City of Rock Island Township and the Moline / South Moline townships; elsewhere find your township supervisor through the county. (2) WIAAA for case management, meals, and the Community Care Program (309-793-6800). (3) Project NOW Community Action Agency for LIHEAP utility help and other supports. (4) UnityPoint Trinity and MercyOne Genesis financial assistance for medical bills. (5) Salvation Army / Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria / Christian Care / King's Harvest. (6) River Bend Foodbank pantries. (7) Dial 211.
Rock Island: Illinois township General Assistance (City of Rock Island / Moline townships) is the front-line emergency aid. Layered with WIAAA, Project NOW LIHEAP, Trinity/Genesis charity care, and 211.
What you'll need
- Proof of Rock Island 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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