The Cook County Veterans Assistance Commission provides qualified Veterans with immediate emergency assistance for:
Transportation (Weekly Bus Cards – CTA / PACE)(Outpatient – CWT/School – Job Interview – Employment – Housing Search…NOT Personal Use)
Assistance with:
• Mortgage or Rent
• Utilities
(Electric / Gas / Water)
(Spouse & Minor Child under18)
• Burials
(Death Certificate, Funeral Invoice, Spouse or POA, Photo ID)
• Records Requests
• Referrals for VA Benefits
• Transportation
• Vehicle Gas Cards
• Hygiene
Please Bring Your:
DD214 –HONORABLE. GENERAL, GENERAL UNDER HONORABLE (GUH) OR UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS (UHC) with at least 6 months of Active-Duty Service.
VA Rating / Award Letter or No Benefits Letter dated for the current year.
(Document can be obtained at the:
VA Regional Office - 2122 W. Taylor) or Calling 800-827-1000
• Total Household Income Verification
(Current Two Paystubs / Pension /Unemployment / Social Security /GI Bill)
• Current Illinois Driver License or State of Illinois I.D.