Whats going on at Welfare Services?

*We are looking for “A FEW GOOD VOLUNTEERS” to help in the office and food pantry. Spanish speaking needed. Please contact us at 630.540.9085, if you would like to donate your time.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Our After School Snack Program has begun! Children can receive a free snack after school from 2:30 to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.

NEWS FROM THE HANOVER TOWNSHIP’S SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE:

Hanover Township Supervisor Brian P. McGuire is pleased to announce nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 Annual Community Service Awards. This program is designed to recognize organizations and individuals who volunteer time to make Hanover Township an outstanding place to live, work and raise a family.
 
Awards are selected by a committee of dedicated volunteers from the community.The 2011-2012 Committee is made up of the following volunteers:
 
Linda Best – Chairperson
Lori Ann Airdo
Lee Beattie
Lorrie Glaser
Edward O’Connell
 
Applications for the following 2012 Annual Community Service Awards are now being accepted.
Deadline to submit has been extended through Thursday, February 9, 2012.
 
- Adult volunteer service award
- Business community service award
- Service Club/Organization
- Youth Volunteer service award
- Senior Volunteer service award
 
Candidates will be judged on three categories:
 
- Leadership
- Commitment
- Impact
 
Please click here for an application for nominations. Applications for nominations are also available at Hanover Township, 250 South Route 59 in Bartlett.
 
Awards will be rewarded at a private banquet In April of 2012. For more information regarding this program or if you are interested in serving on the Hanover Township Supervisor’s Award Committee please contact Township Supervisor Brian P. McGuire at 630.837.0301 or 630.540.9085.

3rd Annual Youth Benefit Ball to benefit Hanover Township Foundation

On Thursday, April 12, 2012 the Hanover Park Park Foundation will host the 3rd Annual Youth Benefit Ball at the Seville of Streamwood. The Hanover Township Foundation will be one of the benefiting agencies. To purchase tickets please visit http://www.hpparks.org/foundation/2012youthbenefitball.html. Please click here for the flyer. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this event on behalf of the Hanover Township Foundation, please click here. We appreciate your support.

 

Food Pantry Information
Welcome to the Hanover Township Food Pantry. Below are our food pantry hours. Residents can use our food pantry twice per month, every 15 days. Residents can also come once a week on Wednesday or Fridays for bread.
 
Food Pantry Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday 1:00-6:00PM
Wednesday 11:00-3:00 PM
Thursday 11:00-3:00PM
Friday 11:00-3:00PM
Saturday 9:00-11:30AM
(Hours subject to Change)

The Hanover Township Food Pantry is located at the Hanover Township Astor Avenue Community Center at 7431 Astor Avenue in Hanover Park.

Welfare Services Resources
Welfare Services Mission Statement

Hanover Township Welfare Services is committed to improving the welfare of Hanover Township residents experiencing hardships. Providing resources and support to empower residents in achieving self-sustainability; to serve promptly with dignity and respect.

Top Ten Food Pantry Items Needed
1. Macaroni and Cheese
2. Canned Tuna/Canned Chicken
3. Soup
4. Cereal
5. Pancake Mix/Syrup
6. Hamburger Helper/Tuna Helper
7. Peanut Butter/Jelly
8. Instant Potatoes
9. Paper Goods/ Personal Care items (i.e. shampoo, conditioner, soap)
10. Laundry Detergent

 

General Assistance
 
General Assistance in Hanover Township is a locally administered welfare program which provides monthly financial assistance to persons who are not eligible for any other state or federal assistance programs, and who do not have adequate income or resources to provide for their own basic needs. Any township resident, 18 yrs. or older, who is either a U.S. resident or legal alien admitted under color-of-law, is eligible. The General Assistance Program is primarily for those adults without minor children, without adequate income, and ineligible for any other monetary form of assistance.
 
Hanover Township and all townships in Illinois are statutorily mandated by the legislature to levy taxes and administer general assistance for destitute township residents. Please call 630.540.9085 for an appointment.
Click here to print your General Assistance Application
Emergency Assistance
 
Emergency Assistance provides financial assistance to residents in life-threatening situations who have minimal income for the previous 30 days. Residents can only qualify once every 18 months. Please contact us at 630.540.9085 for further details.

 

Click here to print your Emergency Assistance Application
LIHEAP Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
 
CEDA's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to assist eligible low-income households to pay for winter energy services. LIHEAP will provide a one-time benefit to eligible households to be used for energy bills (ie. ComEd and Nicor). The amount of the payment is determined by income, household size, fuel type and geographic location. LIHEAP begins September 1st for senior citizens and people who are disabled, and opens to everyone else, beginning November 1st. These dates and restrictions are subject to change per Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA).
 
Emergency Assistance may be available if your household is disconnected from any emergency source needed for heating and/or a delivered fuel supplier who has refused to deliver and the tank contains 10% or less. Assistance for reconnection will only be provided to households that have made a good faith effort to maintain their energy services or can pay a portion of the amount owed for reconnection.
Click here for a list of documents needed to apply
Weatherization

 
CEDA's Weatherization Program focuses on making homes safer and more energy-efficient for qualifying low-income residents in the city of Chicago and suburban Cook County. Repairing or replacing older furnaces, installing heat saving insulation and sealing bypasses to conserve energy are often the means used to keep homes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. The Weatherization Program also strives to make homes safer by installing smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers, as well as repairing gas lines within the home. This service is available to qualifying homeowners and renters who apply at local intake sites. If a rental unit is being weatherized, the landlord must pay for half of the repair costs unless she/he meets certain qualifications. (***Landlord fee is waived for 2010 year).
 
Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for the weatherization program, participants must reside in Cook County and be at 150% of the poverty level. Special emphasis is given to families with children under the age of five, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.

Access to Care

 
Access to Care is a non-profit primary health care program for low-income, uninsured residents of Suburban Cook County and Northwest Chicago. To be eligible to join the program a person must: 1. Live in Suburban Cook County or the Chicago demonstrated area. 2. Have a family income under 150% of the federal poverty level. 3. Be ineligible for Medicare, Medicaid, All Kids Program and have no private health insurance.
 
***Access to Care is in the process of trying to regain their funding. The program is not taking any new applicants, but they still accept applications to be put on a waiting list.

Referral Services
 
Hanover Township has established a strong networking relationship with many other Suburban Cook County Agencies. Our Welfare Services Department works extensively with all individuals to see that they are given every resource above and beyond our referral program to assist them in their individual situations. For Example:
  • Job Training--Worknet
  • Job Counseling--Worknet
  • Homelessness
  • Low Income Housing
  • Domestic Violence
  • Legal Aid
  • LIHEAP
  • Weatherization
  • IDES--Illinois Department of Unemployment
  • Lions Club
  • Substance Abuse
  • Social Security Administration
  • Community Health Nurse
  • Community Assistance
  • Mental Health Services
  • Senior Services
  • Youth and Family Services
  • ESL
  • Immigration
  • All Kids Program
 
Veterans Honor Roll

Event Photos

Auxiliary Staff Dinner
Hanover Township Foundation Oktoberfest Fundraiser 2011
11.3.10 Auxiliary Staff Dinner

Meet The Staff

Mary Jo Imperato
Director of Welfare Services
630.540.9085 x233
mimperato@hanover-township.org

Lori Orozco
Office Manager
630.540.9085 x231.
lorozco@hanover-township.org

Kristin Cumbo, MSW
Case Manager
630.540.9085 x230
kcumbo@hanover-township.org

Lissete Bonilla
Intake Coordinator
630.540.9085 x223
lbonilla@hanover-township.org

Brandon Bucaro
Food Pantry Associate
630.540.9085 x226
bbucaro@hanover-township.org

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