Clear Lake Township General Assistance

General Assistance

The Clear Lake Township General Assistance Office provides access to care and other programs for township residents in need.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 am to 3 pm by Appointment

Emergency Assistance: available for those individuals determined eligible who have demonstrated a verifiable need for a certain category of emergency aid and limited to once every 12 months. Emergency Assistance categories are:

Rent
Utilities
Physician services
Prescriptions
Dental
Eyeglasses
Seasonal emergency services
Personal and household incidentals

Township residents need to schedule and appointment with a caseworker for the application process. Bring the following items with you to your appointment:

Photo ID
Verification of income
Rent receipt and/or lease
Utility bill
Medical card
Social Security card
Last/current employer information
Landlord information
Any court ordered documents
Verification of any other assistance received

Everyone at some time or another has needed a little help. The "Family Wishes" program began in 2005. The program was implemented to supplement Christmas presents for local families. In 2008; 181 individuals with donations of $6,337 was donated and in 2007; 182 individual were helped with donations exceeding $5,000.00.

Each year the township started by a fundraiser held at the local festival in Riverton in September. Raffles and a 50/50 are held. The township then seeks donations for local businesses and individuals.

Applications are taken for families in need. There are no qualifications, just a need for assistance at the holidays.

Families receive one outfit and a toy per child and one present for the adults. Shopping is done by volunteers. After being sorted, families pick up their package on a designated day right before Christmas. Additional items are purchased from wrapping paper to stocking stuffers.

The township is proud to be able to serve the community with this program and it has proven to be quite successful. Secret Santa's and donations are available on the Calendar of Events and the newspaper each year. Referrals are accepted.