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Veterans Assistance | Veterans Assistance Commission - Sangamon County

901 South 11th Street, Springfield, IL 62703

Eligibility

Open to Honorably Discharged Veterans or Surviving Un-remarried Spouse; Must be within VA Income Threshold; Provide all requested documentation

Required documents

DD214 60 Day Bank Statement (if using a financial institution) All sources of income: Pay Stub, Unemployment, Pension, SSI, etc Copy of bill (if requesting utility assistance) Copy of Lease and Signed Landlord Slip (if requesting rental assistance - Slip is provided with the application)
(217) 753-6680

Voice - Main Phone

https://vacsangamon.org
[email protected]

Application process

Call for appointment or visit for services

Fees

None

Service area

Sangamon County, IL

Description

Provides services to the local Veterans community in areas of:

-- Free VA claims assistance for all veterans and their survivors

-- Advocacy services

-- Rent payment assistance

-- Utility assistance

-- Food expense assistance

-- Prescription expense assistance

-- Transportation assistance

The VAC offers service officers accredited by the VA to prepare, present, and prosecute claims for VA Disability and Pension benefits on behalf of veterans and/ or their families. The VAC is also available to assist with identifying and applying for other benefits or programs offered by the VA such as VA Healthcare.

Providing organization

Veterans Assistance Commission - Sangamon County

Basic needs for indigent, honorably discharged veterans and their families.