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Social Services | Servicios Sociales

2nd floor of the Library

2026-11-05 10:00:00 2026-11-05 11:15:00 America/Chicago Social Services | Servicios Sociales A resource services coordinator from OMNI will provide resources for the community. Una representante de OMNI ofrecerán recursos para la comunidad. R Main Library - Conference Room I

Thursday, November 05
10:00am - 11:15am

Main Library

Conference Room I

A resource services coordinator from OMNI will provide resources for the community. Una representante de OMNI ofrecerán recursos para la comunidad. R

A Resource Services Coordinator will be available for additional resources. 

Services available:

  1. Rental, mortgage, and utility assistance
  2. Assist with applying or reapplying for Medicaid/SNAP benefits
  3. Assist with applying for unemployment benefits and updating resume
  4. Assist with applying for Access to Care for those who do not have social security numbers. Therefore, they will not qualify for government assistance such as Medicaid.

Required Documents

Rental and Utility Assistance (Only for residents living in Wheeling and Prospect Heights)

  1. Photo Identification.
  2. Lease Agreement: Recent lease (front page and signature page only) and a 5-day notice, if one was received
  3. Utility Bills: Both front and back pages of your electric, water, or gas bill (if requesting utility assistance).
  4. Proof of income: Your last two consecutive pay stubs
  5. Hardship Letter & Verification: A letter explaining why you fell behind on your rent or utilities, accompanied by supporting proof (e.g., medical bills, hospital receipts, car repair invoices, etc.).
  6. Landlord Information: The property owner's full name and current contact details.

If you have received an eviction notice, contact your local township for further assistance.

SNAP/Medicaid Applications 

  1. Photo Identification: Your photo ID (and your spouse's ID, if you are married).
  2. Proof of income: (If paid weekly: Please bring your last 4 consecutive pay stubs. If paid bi-weekly: Please bring your last 2 consecutive pay stubs)
  3. Proof of Residency: Provide either your current lease agreement or your most recent electric or gas bill.
  4. Identification for Dependents: Social Security cards and birth certificates for all children or family members applying for benefits.

This service will be available in English and Spanish. Visit the second floor for private meetings with members in a designated study room. 

Need help booking or have questions? Call us at 847-459-4100 ext. 3 or stop by the desk, and we will gladly help you sign up in person!

R = Registration required.

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Una especialista en extensión comunitaria estarán disponibles para ofrecer recursos adicionales.

Servicios disponibles:

  1. Alquiler, mortgage, y asistencia de utilidad
  2. Asistencia con la aplicación o volver a aplicar para Medicaid / SNAP beneficios
  3. Asistencia con la solicitud de beneficios de desempleo y la actualización de currículum.
  4. Ayudar con la aplicación de acceso a la atención para aquellos que no tienen números de seguro social. Por lo tanto, no calificarán para la asistencia del gobierno como Medicaid.

Documentos Requeridos

Ayuda para el alquiler y los servicios públicos (Solo para residentes de Wheeling y Prospect Heights)

  1. Identificación con foto.
  2. Contrato de alquiler: Contrato de arrendamiento reciente (solo la primera página y la página de firmas) y la notificación de 5 días (5-day notice), si la recibió.
  3. Facturas de servicios públicos: copia de la parte delantera y trasera de su recibo de luz o de gas (si solicita asistencia con los servicios públicos).
  4. Comprobantes de ingresos: Sus últimos dos talones de pago consecutivos.
  5. Carta de dificultades económicas y comprobantes: Una carta que explique el motivo por el que se retrasó en sus pagos, junto con pruebas que respalden su situación (por ejemplo: facturas médicas, recibos del hospital, recibos de reparación de automóvil, etc.). 
  6. Información del propietario: nombre completo y datos de contacto del dueño de la propiedad.

Si has recibido una notificación de desalojo, ponte en contacto con tu municipio para obtener más ayuda.

Solicitudes de SNAP/Medicaid

  1. Identificación con foto: Su identificación (y la de su cónyuge, si está casado/a)
  2. Comprobantes de ingresos: (Si le pagan semanalmente, por favor, presente sus últimos 4 talones de pago consecutivos).
  3. Prueba de residencia: Presente únicamente uno de los siguientes documentos: su contrato de alquiler vigente o su recibo de luz o de gas más reciente.
  4. Documentos de los dependientes: tarjetas de Seguro Social y actas de nacimiento de todos los hijos o miembros de la familia que solicitan los beneficios.

¿Necesitas ayuda para hacer tu reserva o tienes alguna pregunta? ¡Llámanos al 847-459-4100, ext. 3, o acércate al mostrador, y con placer te ayudaremos a registrarte en persona!

Este servicio estará disponible en inglés y español. Visite el segundo piso para reuniones privadas con los miembros en una sala de estudio designada.

R = Es necesario registrarse.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | En Espanol | Adult |

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