General Assistance - City of Evanston - City Hall
909 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Eligibility
Restricted to 18+; Restricted to Evanston residents; Must be ineligible for any other cash assistance or other benefits from any other state or federal agency; Must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States; Must have little or no income (income cannot exceed the grant amount) to provide for their own basic needs; Must be actively seeking employment; If a person has voluntarily left their job without due cause or was terminated for misconduct, they must wait 30 days after termination to apply
Hours
Mon 9:00am - 4:00pm
Tue 9:00am - 4:00pm
Wed 9:00am - 4:00pm
Thu 9:00am - 4:00pm
Fri 9:00am - 4:00pm
Email[email protected]
Languages
English
Application process
Please visit the website to complete an application. Supporting documentation can be submitted via email to [email protected], or fax to (847) 448-8057. If you are having difficulty applying online or submitting documentation, please call 847-448-8112.
Fees
Free
Service area
Evanston, IL
City of Evanston offer General Assistance, a locally-administered program that is mandated by the State of Illinois and funded by the taxpayers of Evanston. The City of Evanston General Assistance Program provides assistance to persons who are not eligible for any other state or federal financial assistance programs and who do not have income or resources to provide for their basic needs.
Date of Last Formal Update
03/07/2023
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
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Providing organization
City of Evanston
City of Evanston provides a variety of municipal services for residents in need of assistance.