Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County
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Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County
The V.A.C. Provides Qualified Veterans with Immediate Emergency Assistance for:
Transportation (Weekly Bus Cards – CTA/PACE
“One Time Only”
- Mortgage or Rent
- Utilities (Electric/Gas/Water)
- Food (Spouse & Child <18)
- Burials (Death Certificate, Funeral Invoice, Spouse or POA, Photo ID
- Records Requests
Please Bring Your:
- DD214 – Honorable Discharge
- VA Rating/Award Letter (Document can be obtained at the: VA Regional Office – 2122 W. Taylor)
- Income Verfication (Current Two Paystubs/Pension/Unemployment/Social Security/GI Bill)
- Current Illinois Driver License or Photo I.D.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Sign-In window closes at 3:00 p.m.)
(Close for Lunch between 12:45 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.)
Location: Cook County Juvenile Detention Center
1100 S. Hamilton, C-011 (Lower Level)
Chicago, Illinois 60612
Office: (312) 433 – 6010/Fax: (312) 433 – 6015
Interim Superintendent