VETERANS ASSISTANCE | VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION - SANGAMON COUNTY
The Veterans Assistance Commission of Sangamon County 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.
Categories
Physical Address
901 South 11th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
Hours
Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm;
Voice
Website
Application process
Call for appointment or visit for services
Fee
None
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)
Eligibility
Open to Honorably Discharged Veterans or Surviving Un-remarried Spouse; Must be within VA Income Threshold; Provide all requested documentation
Languages
English
Service area
Sangamon County, Illinois
Agency info
VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION - SANGAMON COUNTY
Basic needs for indigent, honorably discharged veterans and their families.