Holiday Assistance - Your Generosity is Appreciated

General Assistance

GENERAL ASSISTANCE (424-9200) Provides assistance in meeting basic living expenses. Referrals to appropriate aid agencies are made by this service.

Our General Assistance Department was happy to provide help this past holiday season to residents in need through the generosity of our Stickney Township community.

• 11 children received toys from a number of agencies.
• 176 children received help from Chicagoland Toys for Tots.
• 23 children received help from South Stickney Sanitary District employees.
• 10 children received help from an anonymous donation made by a Burbank family.
• 4 area schools (St. Laurence, Queen of Peace, Moraine Valley, Tobin) sponsored food drives and hat/scarf drives.
• 72 families and senior citizens received assistance from 4 local churches in the community (Faith Community Church, The Family of Bethel Bible Church, Immanuel Christian Reform Church, Seventh Day Adventist Church).
• 62 families were assisted by local organizations (Burbank Sertoma, Oak Lawn Elks, Womens Regular Democratic Organization, American Legion Stickney Post #687, Salvation Army).
• 10 families received $100 cash, donated by Midas Muffler.
• 2 families received $103 cash, donated by Stickney Township Administration.
• 6 employees donated above and beyond their monetary donations in the form of food, toys and clothing.
• 9 residents participated in the form of donations and secret shopping.
• 2 families each donated $1,000 in food, toys, gift cards and cash.
• 1 family donated over $1,000 used in “adopting” ten children and distributing cash to seniors.

Thanks to all who participated in making this season a little brighter for families in need.