Veterans' Assistance Commission of Madison County, Inc.

Address

157 North Main Street
Suite 115
Edwardsville, IL 62025

(618) 296-4554

www.co.madison.il.us/departments/veterans_assistance_commission/index.php

AKA:

VACMC

Description:

Services include Food Vouchers, Mortgage Payment Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Personal/Grooming Supplies, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Heating Fuel Payment Assistance, Sewer Service Payment Assistance, Water Service Payment Assistance, Veteran Benefits Assistance, Job Finding Assistance, and Pet Food.

ALSO KNOWN AS

VACMC

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

August 28, 2023

Year Incorporated:

1989

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

157 North Main Street
Suite 115
Edwardsville, IL 62025

Contacts

Alexis Hoops

Primary Contact

Admin Assistant

abhoops@madisoncountyil.gov

Agency Email

Bradley Lavite

Superintendent

(618) 296-4554

blavite@co.madison.il.us

Phone Numbers

Main

(618) 296-4554

Fax

(618) 692-8958

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Accessibility:

Designated Parking Spaces, Elevators, Wheelchair Accessible, Outside Ramps

Description

Interim and/or Emergency Financial Assistance: Assists with utility payments to avoid shut-off.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

- True certified copy of DD-214 (discharge papers from the military with last discharge of Honorable) - Picture ID, such as Driver's License or Illinois State ID card, showing proof of residence in Madison County, Illinois - Current household income statements - Current utility bills - Current shut-off/disconnect notices (if applicable) - Valid mortgage or lease/rental agreement - Current savings and/or checking account statements - Additional documentation (marriage certificate, divorce certificates, birth certificate, death certificate, etc.) may be needed when filing for Emergency Financial Assistance

Eligibility

- Honorably Discharged Military Veterans and their families who reside in Madison County, Illinois - This financial assistance is not designed to be an ongoing financial supportive program over any considerable time; it is to provide the bare necessities of life for short-term emergency assistance - Students are not eligible unless needs arise due to an emergency, such as a natural disaster; students should contact their college or university Financial Aid Department with regard to school breaks between semesters/quarters

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call to schedule an appointment

Languages

English

Service Area

Madison County in Illinois

Geography Served

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    Description

    Interim and/or Emergency Veterans' Assistance: Provides Veterans with emergency food assistance vouchers.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

    Required Documents

    - True certified copy of DD-214 (discharge papers from the military with last discharge of Honorable) - Picture ID, such as Driver's License or Illinois State ID card, showing proof of residence in Madison County, Illinois - Current household income statements - Current utility bills - Current shut-off/disconnect notices (if applicable) - Valid mortgage or lease/rental agreement - Eviction or foreclosure notice (if applicable) - Current savings and/or checking account statements - Additional documentation (marriage certificate, divorce certificates, birth certificate, death certificate, etc.) may be needed when filing for Emergency Veterans' Assistance

    Eligibility

    - Honorably Discharged Military Veterans and their families who reside in Madison County, Illinois - Emergency Veterans' Assistance is not designed to be an ongoing financial supportive program over any considerable time. It is to provide the bare necessities of life for short-term emergency assistance - Emergency Veterans' Assistance does NOT include school breaks. Students are not eligible unless needs arise due to an emergency, such as a natural disaster. Students should contact their college or university Financial Aid Department with regard to school breaks between semesters/quarters

    Fees

    No Fees

    Intake Procedure

    Call to schedule an appointment

    Languages

    English

    Service Area

    Madison County in Illinois

    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.

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      • Madison County
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      Description

      Interim and/or Emergency Veteran's Assistance: Assists with natural gas payments to avoid shut-off.

      Hours

      Mon- Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

      Required Documents

      - True certified copy of DD-214 (discharge papers from the military with last discharge of Honorable) - Picture ID, such as Driver's License or Illinois State ID card, showing proof of residence in Madison County, Illinois - Current household income statements - Current utility bills - Current shut-off/disconnect notices (if applicable) - Valid mortgage or lease/rental agreement - Eviction or foreclosure notice (if applicable) - Current savings and/or checking account statements - Additional documentation (marriage certificate, divorce certificates, birth certificate, death certificate, etc.) may be needed when filing for Emergency Veterans' Assistance

      Eligibility

      - Honorably Discharged Military Veterans and their families who reside in Madison County, Illinois - Emergency Veterans' Assistance is not designed to be an ongoing financial supportive program over any considerable time. It is to provide the bare necessities of life for short-term emergency assistance - Emergency Veterans' Assistance does NOT include school breaks. Students are not eligible unless needs arise due to an emergency, such as a natural disaster. Students should contact their college or university Financial Aid Department with regard to school breaks between semesters/quarters

      Fees

      No Fees

      Intake Procedure

      Call to schedule an appointment

      Languages

      English

      Service Area

      Madison County in Illinois

      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.

      • Illinois
        • Madison County
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        Description

        Interim and/or Emergency Veteran's Assistance: Assists with heating fuel payments to avoid shut-off.

        Hours

        Mon- Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

        Required Documents

        - True certified copy of DD-214 (discharge papers from the military with last discharge of Honorable) - Picture ID, such as Driver's License or Illinois State ID card, showing proof of residence in Madison County, Illinois - Current household income statements - Current utility bills - Current shut-off/disconnect notices (if applicable) - Valid mortgage or lease/rental agreement - Eviction or foreclosure notice (if applicable) - Current savings and/or checking account statements - Additional documentation (marriage certificate, divorce certificates, birth certificate, death certificate, etc.) may be needed when filing for Emergency Veterans' Assistance

        Eligibility

        - Honorably Discharged Military Veterans and their families who reside in Madison County, Illinois - Emergency Veterans' Assistance is not designed to be an ongoing financial supportive program over any considerable time. It is to provide the bare necessities of life for short-term emergency assistance - Emergency Veterans' Assistance does NOT include school breaks. Students are not eligible unless needs arise due to an emergency, such as a natural disaster. Students should contact their college or university Financial Aid Department with regard to school breaks between semesters/quarters

        Fees

        No Fees

        Intake Procedure

        Call to schedule an appointment

        Languages

        English

        Service Area

        Madison County in Illinois

        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.

        • Illinois
          • Madison County
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          Description

          Provides assistance to Veterans in their employment endeavors. The Employment Specialist provides employment and workforce-related guidance, as well as help in developing resumes, assistance in networking with local agencies and employers, and tracking information on current job openings and job fairs being held throughout the region.

          Hours

          Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

          Required Documents

          - True certified copy of DD-214 (discharge papers from the military with last discharge of Honorable) - Picture ID, such as Driver's License or IL State ID card, showing proof of residence in Madison County, Illinois

          Eligibility

          Honorably Discharged Military Veterans and their families

          Fees

          No Fees

          Intake Procedure

          Call to schedule an appointment

          Languages

          English

          Service Area

          Madison County in Illinois

          Geography Served

          None

          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (ND-3500) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          Interim and/or Emergency Veterans' Assistance: Assists with mortgage payments.

          Hours

          Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

          Required Documents

          - True certified copy of DD-214 (discharge papers from the military with last discharge of Honorable) - Picture ID, such as Driver's License or Illinois State ID card, showing proof of residence in Madison County, Illinois - Current household income statements - Current utility bills - Current shut-off/disconnect notices (if applicable) - Valid mortgage or lease/rental agreement - Eviction or foreclosure notice (if applicable) - Current savings and/or checking account statements - Additional documentation (marriage certificate, divorce certificates, birth certificate, death certificate, etc.) may be needed when filing for Emergency Veterans' Assistance

          Eligibility

          - Honorably Discharged Military Veterans and their families who reside in Madison County, Illinois - Emergency Veterans' Assistance is not designed to be an ongoing financial supportive program over any considerable time. It is to provide the bare necessities of life for short-term emergency assistance - Emergency Veterans' Assistance does NOT include school breaks. Students are not eligible unless needs arise due to an emergency, such as a natural disaster. Students should contact their college or university Financial Aid Department with regard to school breaks between semesters/quarters.

          Fees

          No Fees

          Intake Procedure

          Call to schedule an appointment

          Languages

          English

          Service Area

          Madison County in Illinois

          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.

          • Illinois
            • Madison County
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            Description

            Provides Veterans with personal/grooming items.

            Hours

            Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

            Required Documents

            Call for details

            Eligibility

            Honorably Discharged Military Veterans and their families who reside in Madison County, Illinois

            Fees

            No Fees

            Intake Procedure

            Call to schedule an appointment

            Languages

            English

            Service Area

            Madison County in Illinois

            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.

            • Illinois
              • Madison County
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              Description

              Provides Veterans with pet food.

              Hours

              Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

              Required Documents

              Call For Details

              Eligibility

              - Honorably Discharged Military Veterans and their families who reside in Madison County, Illinois - Call For Details

              Fees

              No Fees

              Intake Procedure

              Call to schedule an appointment

              Languages

              English

              Service Area

              Madison County in Illinois

              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.

              • Illinois
                • Madison County
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                Description

                Interim and/or Emergency Veterans' Assistance: Assists with rent payments to avoid eviction.

                Hours

                Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

                Required Documents

                - True certified copy of DD-214 (discharge papers from the military with last discharge of Honorable) - Picture ID, such as Driver's License or Illinois State ID card, showing proof of residence in Madison County, Illinois - Current household income statements - Current utility bills - Current shut-off/disconnect notices (if applicable) - Valid mortgage or lease/rental agreement - Eviction or foreclosure notice (if applicable) - Current savings and/or checking account statements - Additional documentation (marriage certificate, divorce certificates, birth certificate, death certificate, etc.) may be needed when filing for Emergency Veterans' Assistance

                Eligibility

                - Honorably Discharged Military Veterans and their families who reside in Madison County, Illinois - Emergency Veterans' Assistance is not designed to be an ongoing financial supportive program over any considerable time. It is to provide the bare necessities of life for short-term emergency assistance - Emergency Veterans' Assistance does NOT include school breaks. Students are not eligible unless needs arise due to an emergency, such as a natural disaster. Students should contact their college or university Financial Aid Department with regard to school breaks between semesters/quarters.

                Fees

                No Fees

                Intake Procedure

                Call to schedule an appointment

                Languages

                English

                Service Area

                Madison County in Illinois

                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.

                • Illinois
                  • Madison County
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3800.7000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  Description

                  Interim and/or Emergency Veteran's Assistance: Assists with sewer payments to avoid shut-off.

                  Hours

                  Mon- Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

                  Required Documents

                  - True certified copy of DD-214 (discharge papers from the military with last discharge of Honorable) - Picture ID, such as Driver's License or Illinois State ID card, showing proof of residence in Madison County, Illinois - Current household income statements - Current utility bills - Current shut-off/disconnect notices (if applicable) - Valid mortgage or lease/rental agreement - Eviction or foreclosure notice (if applicable) - Current savings and/or checking account statements - Additional documentation (marriage certificate, divorce certificates, birth certificate, death certificate, etc.) may be needed when filing for Emergency Veterans' Assistance

                  Eligibility

                  - Honorably Discharged Military Veterans and their families who reside in Madison County, Illinois - Emergency Veterans' Assistance is not designed to be an ongoing financial supportive program over any considerable time. It is to provide the bare necessities of life for short-term emergency assistance - Emergency Veterans' Assistance does NOT include school breaks. Students are not eligible unless needs arise due to an emergency, such as a natural disaster. Students should contact their college or university Financial Aid Department with regard to school breaks between semesters/quarters

                  Fees

                  No Fees

                  Intake Procedure

                  Call to schedule an appointment

                  Languages

                  English

                  Service Area

                  Madison County in Illinois

                  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.

                  • Illinois
                    • Madison County
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                    Description

                    Administrative Case Work and Advocacy-Related Services: - Veterans' Benefits Administration (VBA) compensation and pension claims filing - Veterans' Health Administration (VHA) health care benefits enrollment - Local, state, and federal benefits filing - Application and forms processing - Assistance in obtaining military records and medical documentation - Specialized information and referral services - Limited estate planning (wills and advance directives) - Limited home adaptation and medical equipment - Collection of and proper disposal of unserviceable flags - Assistance in obtaining Illinois State ID cards

                    Hours

                    Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

                    Required Documents

                    - True certified copy of DD-214 (discharge papers from the military with last discharge of Honorable) - Picture ID, such as Driver's License or Illinois State ID card, showing proof of residence in Madison County, Illinois - Current household income statements - Current utility bills - Current shut-off/disconnect notices (if applicable) - Valid mortgage or lease/rental agreement - Eviction or foreclosure notice (if applicable) - Current savings and/or checking account statements - Additional documentation (marriage certificate, divorce certificates, birth certificate, death certificate, etc.) may be needed when filing for Emergency Veterans' Assistance

                    Eligibility

                    Honorably Discharged Military Veterans and their families

                    Fees

                    No Fees

                    Intake Procedure

                    Call to schedule an appointment

                    Languages

                    English

                    Service Area

                    Madison County in Illinois

                    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.

                    • Illinois
                      • Madison County
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                      Description

                      Interim and/or Emergency Veteran's Assistance: Assists with water payments to avoid shut-off.

                      Hours

                      Mon- Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

                      Required Documents

                      - True certified copy of DD-214 (discharge papers from the military with last discharge of Honorable) - Picture ID, such as Driver's License or Illinois State ID card, showing proof of residence in Madison County, Illinois - Current household income statements - Current utility bills - Current shut-off/disconnect notices (if applicable) - Valid mortgage or lease/rental agreement - Eviction or foreclosure notice (if applicable) - Current savings and/or checking account statements - Additional documentation (marriage certificate, divorce certificates, birth certificate, death certificate, etc.) may be needed when filing for Emergency Veterans' Assistance

                      Eligibility

                      - Honorably Discharged Military Veterans and their families who reside in Madison County, Illinois - Emergency Veterans' Assistance is not designed to be an ongoing financial supportive program over any considerable time. It is to provide the bare necessities of life for short-term emergency assistance - Emergency Veterans' Assistance does NOT include school breaks. Students are not eligible unless needs arise due to an emergency, such as a natural disaster. Students should contact their college or university Financial Aid Department with regard to school breaks between semesters/quarters

                      Fees

                      No Fees

                      Intake Procedure

                      Call to schedule an appointment

                      Languages

                      English

                      Service Area

                      Madison County in Illinois

                      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.

                      • Illinois
                        • Madison County
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