September Newsletter

Upcoming Events

Friendly Reminder

There will be no events on the 5th Thursday of this month Thursday, September 29th

Township Updates

You MUST be a Special Service client to attend any special service events. All events are free to resident clients and a $10.00 fee for out-of-township clients. Township ID is required upon admission.

For more information on upcoming events contact Mary at 708-596-6040 Ext. 3114, or Cristal at 708-596-6040 Ext. 3125. Click here to read more about special services on our website.

High School students and college students from across all 17 of our municipalities have returned to school and are continuing to do an awesome job this season! 

We will still continue services. Lawn care services will end October 31st. You can submit your application for next season as early as January 1st. Service availability is on a first come first serve basis.

Township ZAP Manager Stan Brown would like to thank all of our seniors for giving us the opportunity to serve them.

If you have any questions, or comments please feel free to call our service center at (708) 596-6040 Ext. 4001, 4007, or 4008, and we will be happy to assist you!

Our office will begin assisting with CEDA/LIHEAP applications 

September 6th. For details on income guideline changes click here and look under "frequently asked questions," "Income Qualifications."

HMIS rental mortgage funding has been delayed until further notice. However, our office will continue assisting with applications. We also offer assistance with Emergency Rental Assistance 2 (ERA2) COVID relief program applications.

For questions or more information, call or walk in and ask for General Assistance 708-596-6040 ext 3132

Upcoming

-Look out for The Cook County Board of Review Appeals filing date

-Property After Death Seminar dates TBD

-Possible 1st Time Homeowner Seminar dates TBD

If you are interested in our office hosting a 1st-time homeowners program workshop, or tax workshop in your area contact our office to express your interest.

For assistance or questions regarding your existing tax bill come into our office from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm or call 708-596-6040 Ext. 3175/3140

Our essential services provided Seniors a total of 3372 rides in the month of August!

Rides are provided for medical appointments to:

• DaVita Renal Service, 222 Douglas Street, Hammond, IN
• Governors Highway Clinic, 17901 Governors Highway, Homewood
• South Suburban Hospital, 17800 Kedzie Street, Hazel Crest
• St. Margaret Franciscan Health, 5500 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN
• Franciscan Hammond Clinic, 7905 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN
• Community Hospital 901 Macarthur Blvd., Munster, IN

Call 1-708-339-9980 or 708-596-6040 Ext. 4011 for more information. A $1 suggested donation for rides.

Happening in Thornton Township