Van Buren Township Trustee’s Office - Township Assistance

Eligibility: Must be a resident of Van Buren Township; An emergency situation exists; Meet income guidelines; Be in need of basic necessities (food, shelter, utilities, medical care); Must be employed full time (35 hours per week), seeking full-time employment, or medically exempt from working; Required to apply for other public assistance programs

Utilities - To prevent loss of service, the trustee will provide vouchers for essential utilities such as water, gas and electric. The trustee may also pay for wood, coal, propane or fuel oil; Medical - Expenses the trustee may assist with include: prescriptions, insulin and emergency dental care; Transportation - Gas or bus fare may be provided for employment or medical purposes. Traveler's aid may be provided to non-residents seeking to return to their legal residence; Funerals - The trustee may provide mortuary and burial expenses if no other resources are available