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Full Resource Name:
Tazewell County Veterans Assistance Commission
Address
17 S. Capitol St.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-2271
www.tazewell-il.gov/VeteransAssistance/VeteransAssistance.html
Description:
The Veterans Assistance Commission is an agency that is operated by and for veterans. The commission provides aid to those indigent veterans and their families residing in Tazewell County who meet eligibility requirements.
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (All services)
Intake Process:
Please call, but walk-ins are welcome, especially for the food pantry.
Program Fees:
None
Languages:
English
Eligibility:
Any Veteran in need of assistance in Tazewell county with proof of service and honorable discharge. Veterans with an other-than-honorable discharge will also be considered.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
July 3, 2018
Volunteer Opportunities:
Please call.
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
17 S. Capitol St.
Pekin, IL 61554
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Main Line
(309) 477-2271
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
The Tazewell County Veterans Assistance Commission offers a food pantry.
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Main office and food pantry)
Required Documents
Proof of residency and DD-214 showing discharge status
Eligibility
Veterans with an honorable (other-than-honorable will also be considered) discharge who have lived in Tazewell County for at least six months.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Walk in. May attend twice a month.
Languages
English
Service Area
Serves Tazewell county.
Geography Served
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Description
Tazewell County Veterans Assistance Commission offers rent payment assistance.
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Required Documents
Proof of residency and DD-214 showing discharge status
Eligibility
Veterans with an honorable (other-than-honorable will also be considered) discharge who have lived in Tazewell County for at least six months
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
Tazewell County
Geography Served
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Description
Tazewell County Veterans Assistance Commission offers utility service payment assistance in the form of energy assistance only. If the veteran meets eligibility criteria, he or she can receive help with up to $200 once a year.
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Required Documents
Proof of residency and DD-214 showing discharge status
Eligibility
Veterans with an honorable (other-than-honorable will also be considered) discharge who have lived in Tazewell County for at least six months.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
Tazewell County
Geography Served
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Secondary Services
Description
Tazewell County Veterans Assistance Commission offers initial guidance for veterans pursuing benefits and then directs veterans to the Department of Veterans Affairs in Peoria.
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Required Documents
Proof of residency and DD-214 showing discharge status
Service Area
Tazewell County
Geography Served
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Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.