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Find similar grantsVeterans Emergency Financial Assistance is sponsored by Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County (VACCC). This program provides short-term, immediate support to eligible Veterans and their dependents experiencing financial hardship in Cook County.
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Assistance is designed to stabilize essential living needs, with payments issued directly to landlords, utility companies, or service providers, not to the Veteran - the exceptions being food assistance, hygiene assistance, and transportation assistance. These services can be used annually or semi-annually depending on the type of service.
EFS covers a range of essential needs, including: Housing Assistance: Annual rent or mortgage support (up to $2,000) to prevent eviction or foreclosure Utilities Assistance: Annual support for past-due electric, gas, and water bills (up to $550) Internet & Phone Assistance: Limited, annual support of up to $100 for internet and $100 for cell phone/landline service (up to $200 total), for overdue bills.
Food Assistance: Semi-annual grocery support through gift cards for eligible Veterans and household members ($200 Aldi Food Cards per Veteran and another $100 per dependent) Hygiene Assistance: Basic hygiene and personal care support through approved vendors ($100 Walgreens Card per Veteran and another $100 per dependent) Transportation Assistance: CTA/PACE bus cards for travel to VA appointments, employment, education, and other essential needs (30 weeks with caseworker referral, another five weeks without a referral) Burial Assistance: Up to $3,000 to assist with burial or cremation expenses for eligible Veterans To qualify, applicants must generally meet the following criteria: Discharge Status: Must have a qualifying discharge (Honorable, General, GUH or UHC) with sufficient active service Residency: Must be a resident of Cook County (at least 3 consecutive months) Income: Must meet income eligibility guidelines based on household size and financial need Applicants are required to provide supporting documentation, which may include a DD-214 (or equivalent), valid ID, proof of Cook County residency, income verification (pay stubs, benefits letters, etc.), and documentation related to the specific expense (lease, utility bill, invoice, etc.).
All applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and additional documentation may be required depending on the service requested. HHC (Hamilton Headquarters Chicago) HHC (Hamilton Headquarters Chicago) Wednesday: 8:30 am-3:00 pm Thursday: 8:30 am-3:00 pm Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Veterans with a qualifying discharge (Honorable, General, GUH or UHC) with sufficient active service, who have been residents of Cook County for at least 3 consecutive months and meet income eligibility guidelines. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2,000 (housing), $550 (utilities), $200 (internet/phone), $200 (food per veteran + $100 per dependent), $100 (hygiene per veteran + $100 per dependent), CTA/PACE bus cards (transportation), up to $3,000 (burial). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Veterans Emergency Financial Assistance is funded by Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County (VACCC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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