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Local offices in Dongola
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Dongola Village Hall
136 NE Front St, Dongola, IL 62926
Help here
- Village services and utility billingContact the Village about garbage, water, and sewer service and billing.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dongolaillinois.com
Library · Regional office
Dongola Public Library District
114 NE Front St, Dongola, IL 62926
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on facebook.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dongola
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Tri-State Food Bank, Inc.
2504 Lynch Road, Evansville, IN 47711
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Shawnee Development Council
530 W Washington, Karnak, IL 62956-0298
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Dongola
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Dongola. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
John A. Logan College Career Services
27 miles away
700 Logan College Drive, Carterville, IL 62918
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 2, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Massac County Satellite
28 miles away
1 Superman Square, Room 1C, Metropolis, IL 62960
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 11, 2026
American Job Center
American Job Center SI
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
29 miles away
3117 Civic Circle Blvd., Suite B, Marion, IL 62959
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Illinois
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Southern 14 Workforce Investment Board
304 East Robinson, Suite 210, (PO Box 186), Carmi, IL 62821
Workforce board
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
555 West Monroe, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60661
Offices for all of Union County
Dongola is in Union County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center in Union County
1000 North Main Street, Anna, IL 62906
Help here
- Cash, SNAP, and medical assistance applicationsYou can apply in person for cash, food, and medical assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
Local office · Regional office
211 Illinois
Help here
- Information and referralCall or text 211 to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, and utility bills.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org
Courts and legal help · Regional office
Union County Legal Self-Help Center
Stinson Memorial Public Library District, 409 South Main Street, Anna, IL 62906
Help here
- Court and legal self-help informationResidents can use court forms and get information about legal procedures and referrals to free or low-cost legal help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on illinoislegalaid.org
Older adults · Regional office
Egyptian Area Agency on Aging
200 E. Plaza Drive, Carterville, IL 62918
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults and their caregivers with local programs, benefits, and support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on egyptianaaa.org
Library · Regional office
Union County Public Library System
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use the library system to find books, learning resources, and other library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ucpls.org
Illinois programs by kind of help
These are run by Illinois and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Illinois
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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