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Provides qualifying households with monetary relief for their energy bills. Clients may receive a one-time payment for utility bills. *Program is run by the Community Action Partnership for Nicor Gas.

Provides assistance with food, utilities, rent, medical expenses, and other immediate needs. Meets the client in their home and conducts a needs assessment. Provides referrals for community resources to support long-term sufficiency. NOTE: Saint Vincent de Paul provides general assistance services throughout Lake County. Individuals who do not meet residency requirements for this location will be referred to their nearest site.

Note: The program funding is depleted and unavailable until November 2nd, 2026 Provides financial assistance to eligible residents when funding is available. Offers assistance with rent and utilities including gas, electric, and water services.

Provides monthly financial assistance to help Township residents in need. Helps pay towards rent/mortgage, utilities, or medical expenses. Provides temporary aide while individual finds a job or waits for benefits approval.

Provides emergency financial assistance to help township residents alleviate life-threatening circumstances. Provides assistance for circumstances such as:

• Eviction
• Utility disconnection
• Prescription expenses
• Employment assistance
• Transportation
• Funeral and burial
• ID's

**Serves residents of Waukegan Township and Shields Township**

Provides monthly financial assistance to income-eligible Township residents in need. Helps pay towards rent, utilities, and medical expenses. Provides temporary aide while individual seeks work or waits for disability benefits approval.

Provides assistance with food, utilities, rent, medical expenses, and other immediate needs. Meets the client in their home and conducts a needs assessment. Provides referrals for community resources to support long-term sufficiency. NOTE: Saint Vincent de Paul provides general assistance services throughout Lake County. Individuals who do not meet residency requirements for this location will be referred to their nearest site.

Provides financial assistance for past due utility bills for eligible Lake County residents. NOTE: Assistance is available based on funding. Please call to see if funding is available.

Offers financial aid to help Township residents prevent loss of home, job, or utilities. Funds are available once every two years and provide help to meet basic needs, including:

• Preventing eviction or past due rent/mortgage
• Preventing utility disconnection
• Work-related expense necessary to getting or keeping a job (for example, uniform or licensing fees)
• Cost of prescription medication

Amount of assistance determined on a case-by-case basis. Program does not disburse cash as all funds will be paid directly to vendors.

Provides assistance with food, utilities, rent, medical expenses, and other immediate needs. Meets the client in their home and conducts a needs assessment. Provides referrals for community resources to support long-term sufficiency. NOTE: Saint Vincent de Paul provides general assistance services throughout Lake County. Individuals who do not meet residency requirements for this location will be referred to their nearest site.

Provides financial assistance for Township residents to alleviate a life-threatening circumstance or job-related expense. Individual must be experiencing a hardship due to an emergency, such as loss of income, reduction in work hours, or a medical illness.

Provides assistance to Lake County veterans and their families, including: Processing any/all claims with Veterans Affairs (VA) Emergency financial assistance Survivor spousal benefits Burial benefits

Provides assistance with food, utilities, rent, medical expenses, and other immediate needs. Meets the client in their home and conducts a needs assessment. Provides referrals for community resources to support long-term sufficiency. NOTE: Saint Vincent de Paul provides general assistance services throughout Lake County. Individuals who do not meet residency requirements for this location will be referred to their nearest site.

Offers one-time financial aid to help township residents prevent eviction or utility disconnection. Also offers help with medical expenses.

Offers one-time financial aid to help township residents prevent eviction or utility disconnection.

Provides emergency financial assistance to residents who are in need, including:

• Rental and utility assistance
• Employed clients who have transportation issues

Residents can receive assistance up to three times. Each time must be 18 months apart.

• First time applicants qualify for up to $400 of assistance
• Second time applicants qualify for up to $250 of assistance
• Third (and last) time applicants qualify for up to $150 of assistance

Applicants are required to participate in a financial session before receiving funds.

Provides assistance with food, utilities, rent, medical expenses, and other immediate needs. Meets the client in their home and conducts a needs assessment. Provides referrals for community resources to support long-term sufficiency. NOTE: Saint Vincent de Paul provides general assistance services throughout Lake County. Individuals who do not meet residency requirements for this location will be referred to their nearest site.

Provides emergency financial assistance on a case by case basis. Assistance may include utilities, rent, mortgage, medical bills, and transportation.

Offers monthly financial support for residents who cannot work or are seeking employment. Provides support for basic needs including rent, utilities, medical expenses, and food.

Provides one-time financial assistance for Township residents facing an emergency situation. Provides help for emergencies such as eviction, past-due mortgage/rent, or utility disconnection.

Provides monthly financial assistance to help Township residents in need. Helps pay towards rent, utilities, or medical expenses. Provides temporary aide while individual finds a job or waits for benefits approval.

Offers one-time financial assistance to help individuals prevent eviction or past due rent or mortgage. As well as utility disconnection, or prescription medication assistance. Township boundaries do not follow municipal or zip code boundaries. Verify residency in this Township prior to contacting the Township for services by clicking this link and entering the address of the individual in need in the magnifying glass: https://maps.lakecountyil.gov/MyGovernmentServices/.

Provides monthly financial assistance to help Township residents in need. Helps pay towards rent/mortgage, utilities, and medical expenses. Provides temporary aide while individual finds a job or waits for benefits approval.

Provides monthly financial aid for township residents in need. Helps pay towards rent, utilities, or medical expenses. Intended for individuals who meet one of the following criteria:

• Cannot work due to medical condition
• Experiencing income or job loss due to circumstances outside of their control. Must be actively seeking employment.
• Have applied for government assistance and are waiting for approval

Provides an online tool that determines which program best suits the customer based on eligibility. Also offers online tools to: Apply for direct grants Manage monthly bill payments and overdue balances Consider energy efficient practices