Mission Statement

The Veterans Assistance Commission of McHenry County Provides services to the local veterans community in the areas of Financial Assistance, VA Claims & Advocacy, Transportation to the North Chicago VA Medical Center,  and Referrals Assistance.

Financial Assistance

• Shelter: Rental or Mortgage assistance is paid directly to landlords / mortgage companies on behalf of eligible veterans.  We can assist placing homeless veterans into motels, hotels, or appropriate shelters.
• Utilities: Payments can be made for electric, heat, water & sewage, trash removal, and medically required telephone service.
• Food & Household Items: We can provide food vouchers for groceries, hygiene products, and household cleaning supplies.
• Transportation: Fuel vouchers are available to assist eligible veterans with proof of insurance.
• Independent Living: We can help veterans remain independent longer by assisting with payments to Independent Living Services 

 Referrals Services

The Veterans Pension and Survivors Pension, formerly known as Aid and Attendance, is available to any senior veteran, a veteran and spouse, or the widow of a veteran who was enlisted during a war-time period and was honorably discharged.  The benefit is available for in-home care or assisted living needs.  Contact Jennifer Prell at Elderwerks for more information on this benefit and to see if you qualify.

The State of Illinois offers special benefits for its military service members and veterans including Property Tax Exemptions, exemptions for Specially Adapted Housing and Mobile Homes, State Employment Preferences and Assistance, Education and Tuition Assistance, Special Vehicle Tags, Veterans Homes, Burial Benefits as well as Hunting, Fishing Licenses and State Camping privileges. Eligibility for some benefits may depend on residency, military component and veteran disability status.