Expansion of Services for Veterans
- lizpolmanski
- Jul 28
- 1 min read
The Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County (VACCC) has officially expanded its Emergency Financial Assistance Program to better serve Veterans and their families. Updates include:
Two brand-new benefits to help keep Veterans connected.
Qualified Veterans can now receive a $100 payment toward a past-due cell phone or land line bill, which can be used once every twelve months.
Qualified Veterans can now receive a separate $100 payment toward a past-due internet bill, which can be used once every twelve months.
Veterans can now access the Hygiene Assistance program support once every six months instead of just once a year.
Veterans will now receive two $100 Aldi gift cards, along with an additional $100 gift card for each dependent and spouse, doubling the food support available directly to Veterans.
The Rent and Mortgage Assistance cap has been raised from $1,400 to $2,000 in response to rising housing costs. This allows Veterans to fully cover more substantial past-due bills and avoid potential housing crises.
The Funeral and Burial Benefit has been raised from $1,500 to $3,000, ensuring that no Veteran family has to struggle to provide a respectful and dignified farewell for their loved one.
All of these services are not one-time use. Eligible veterans are encouraged to reapply for assistance as need arises.