General Assistance  

About

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The General Assistance Program provides a monetary award to Rich Township residents of at least 18 years-old who are unemployed or disabled, and who are not receiving any other form of income. 

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General Assistance is a monthly administered stipend provided by the Township to individuals who are not eligible for any other state or federal assistance with very low income or no income households that have exhausted as other means of support.

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The applicant's income must not exceed $600 per month to be eligible. Those who receive the stipend must provide community service and/or pursue education and employment as directed by the office unless exempt due to a disability or medical issue. The applicant's utility bills, Rent and or Mortgages have to be in the applicant’s name.

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Benefits​

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The Rich Township General Assistance Program provides Township residents aged 18–62 with financial assistance in the form of a monthly $475 stipend for utilities, shelter and food.

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Additional Programs  

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Emergency Assistance (EA)

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Emergency Assistance (EA) provides financial assistance to residents in life-threatening situations who are facing financial difficulty. This program is for individuals who are working and must submit pay stubs for the last 30 days. You can only receive this assistance once a year per household.  We pay lights, gas, water and rent or mortgage.

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1 person = 1000.00$

2 people in the household = 1200.00$

3 people in the household = 1400.00$

4 people or more in the household = $1600.00

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Energy Assistance ​​

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The final program offered is Energy Assistance, which helps with electricity and gas bills..