The V.A.C. 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.