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Home
About Us
Board of Directors
Tax ID Number
Financials
Contact Us
In Kind Sponsors
Case For Support
Media
Events
Upcoming Events
Golfin’ For The Troops Fundraiser
Programs
Comfort and Care Package Program
Overview
Sign Up for a Care package
Products Needed
Holiday Stocking Program
Card and Letter Guidelines
Veterans Assistance Program
Leap of Faith
G.I. Yoga
Ways to Give
Donate
MONTHLY GIVING
Branded Apparel Shop
DONATE YOUR VEHICLE
Planned Giving
Monthly Donations
Get Involved
How Can You Help
Membership and Volunteer Information
Organize a Collection Drive
Weekly Newsletter
Drop-Off Locations
Additional Resources
Golfin’ For The Troops Fundraiser
Veteran’s Assistance Program Form
PLEASE READ: You must read the Veterans Assistance Program Guide which can be found under the How To Apply For Assistance section of the website prior to applying for assistance. Per our guidelines, we only consider grants for utilities, house service systems, auto repair, or dental for veterans living in Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin. You can only apply for one area of assistance Amount requested may not exceed the amount owed and may not exceed the maximum amount outlined in our guideline document. Only apply if you are requesting assistance in these areas. Any requests that are not within these areas will not be considered as they fall outside our guidelines. You must have applied to at least THREE other organizations for assistance before applying to the Veterans Assistance Program–No Exceptions. Please note that it is only after they have said no that you can apply through our program and upload the denial documentation for each of the three other organizations. To be eligible to apply for assistance you must have received an Honorable Discharge or a General Discharge under honorable conditions.
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Yes, I have read and understand the above information.
Per our guidelines, Veterans are eligible to apply who live in Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin. Do you live in one of these states? If you do not live in Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin you are not eligible to apply.
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Yes
No
Name
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First
Last
Address
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Street Address
Address Line 2
City
State / Province / Region
ZIP / Postal Code
What county do you live in either Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin?
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How do you describe your gender?
Male
Female
Non-Binary / Third Gender
Prefer not to say
How would you describe your race? Select all that apply.
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
Phone
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Is this your mobile phone or home phone?
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Mobile Phone
Home Phone
Email
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Branch of Service
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Upload a PDF or JPEG of your DD214, NGB 22 report, DARP FM 249-2E, NRPC 1070-124, AF 526, NAVMC 798, or CG 4175. (PLEASE NOTE: blackout your social security number and birthdate from documents prior to uploading.)
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Accepted file types: pdf, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Upload a typed letter (250-500 words) explaining how this grant will improve your life and how the improvement will be sustainable after receiving the grant.
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Max. file size: 50 MB.
Upload proof of hardship: Two of your most recent pay stubs, social security checks, and disability check. Also please include a picture of current credit score. If you are not currently employed, upload proof of sources of other income.
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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Are you currently employed?
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Yes
No
If you are not currently working, what sources of income do you have?
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Social Security
Unemployment
Disability
Other assistance
I am currently employed
If you chose 'Other Assistance' above, please explain.
If you are not currently employed, upload proof of other sources of income.
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Accepted file types: pdf, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Please select the area of assistance you are applying for, only one area of assistance may be selected.
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Utilities
House Service Systems
Auto Repair
Dental
Upload additional information here. (Details on additional information can be found in the Veterans Assistance Program Guide.) If you are applying for assistance under the category of House Service Systems or Auto Repair you must include a current price quote/written estimate on company letterhead (dated within three weeks of your application). If applying for utility assistance please include most current utility bill.
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Select files
Accepted file types: pdf, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Military Date of Entry
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MM slash DD slash YYYY
Military Date of Release
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MM slash DD slash YYYY
Please explain why you are applying for assistance.
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2,000 character maximum.
Amount of grant assistance requested
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How many people reside in your household?
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What is your monthly household income?
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How many people in your household contribute to this income?
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Have you received any financial assistance from any chariites or nonprofits?
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Yes
No
If you have received any other financial assistance from another organization, details of this assistance are requested including date(s) of assistance, name of organization, and amount of assistance received.
You must have applied to at least THREE other organizations for financial assistance before applying to the Veterans Assistance Program–No Exceptions. Please provide a list of organizations you have applied for assistance to, but did not receive assistance from. Please note that it is only after they have said no that you can apply through our program.
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By checking Yes, I am verifying and confirming that I have applied for assistance to at least three other organizations.
First Organization You Applied For Assistance. List organization name, mailing address, website address, and phone number.
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Did you receive financial assistance from the above organization?
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Yes
No
If you did not receive financial assistance from the above organization, upload the email or written documentation you received that you were denied financial assistance from the first organization.
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Accepted file types: pdf, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Second Organization You Applied For Financial Assistance. List organization name, mailing address, website address, and phone number.
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Did you receive financial assistance from the above organization?
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Yes
No
If you did not receive financial assistance from the above organization, upload the email or written documentation you received that you were denied financial assistance from the second organization.
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Accepted file types: pdf, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Third Organization You Applied For Financial Assistance. List organization name, mailing address, website address, and phone number.
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Did you receive financial assistance from the above organization?
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Yes
No
If you did not receive financial assistance from the above organization, upload the email or written documentation you received that you were denied financial assistance from the third organization.
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Accepted file types: pdf, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Do you have a payment plan in place for utilities?
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Yes
No
How will you maintain your financial stability (sustainability plan) if you are awarded grant assistance?
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How did you hear about our Veterans Assistance Program?
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If you were referred by an organization, what organization was it?
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Please provide any addtional details about how you heard about us.
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Please Confirm that you have read and understand that only one area of coverage will be considered for a grant : utilities, house service systems, auto repair, or dental and the Veteran lives in Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin. Only apply if you are requesting assistance in one of these areas. Any requests that are not within these areas will not be considered as they fall outside our guidelines.
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I have read the guidelines document in it's entirety.
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