Community Resources
Township Financial Assistance
Normal Township offers two ongoing financial assistance programs for Normal residents: General Assistance and Emergency Assistance.
Tori Lomelino serves as the Case Manager for the General and Emergency Assistance programs at Normal Township. She earned her master’s degree in organizational and quantitative psychology from Illinois State University and has been a resident of Normal for over four years. She is committed to public service and connecting individuals and families with resources that promote stability and long-term well-being in the community.
General Assistance
General Assistance is a locally supported program which provides up to $456 ($500 starting 2026) in monthly financial assistance grant to persons who do not have adequate income or resources to provide for their basic needs. To qualify, the individual must meet certain eligibility criteria. This program is designed for individuals in Normal Township who are 18 or over and who do not have minor children in the household and who have lost their income and need help while looking for employment or pursuing a disability decision.
Eligibility:
- Must be a Normal Township resident
- Age 18 or older
- US Citizen or lawful permanent resident
- No Minor Children in the home
- Must have applied for food stamps, medical card and unemployment
- Those receiving Supplement Security Income (SSI) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) are not eligible for the program
Emergency Assistance
Applicants who do not qualify for General Assistance may still qualify for Emergency Assistance on rent or utilities. Emergency assistance is for residents who have:
- A five-day notice or eviction notice from the landlord or a current disconnect notice from a utility
- Household income at or below 125% poverty for the area
- Must be a Normal Township resident
- Age 18 or older
- US Citizen or lawful permanent resident
- Must have applied for food stamps, medical card and unemployment
- Those receiving Supplement Security Income (SSI) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) are not eligible for the program
This assistance is available only once in a 12-month period with a 3 time lifetime limit. Please call our office at (309)452-2060 to learn more about these programs and see if you qualify
Additional Community Resources
Mclean County Resource Guide
A detailed list of resources available in the community covering housing, emergencies, health, transportation, and other services
Food Resources
A detailed list of food bank resources available in the community and surrounding areas
Respite Care
Respite care services offering short-term relief for primary caregivers by providing temporary care for the person needing assistance
Available Apartments
A periodically updated list of apartments in the community available for rent