Montgomery County Veterans Assistance Commission (Superintendent Cassandra Hampton), Hillsboro: Claims, Financial Assistance and Rides

The commission's services, from its page. "Provide Financial Assistance to Honorably discharged Veterans and their families as authorized under 330 Illinois Compiled Statutes 45, The Military Veterans Assistance Act. Financial eligibility guidelines are set at 130% of the Federal Poverty Guideline for a family unit." And "Assistance with all US Department of Veterans Affairs claims and enrollments, i.e., disability compensation, non service-connected pension, Veterans Health Administration, survivor benefits". Its member organisations are American Legion Posts 94 (Nokomis), 153 (Hillsboro), 299 (Raymond), 436 (Litchfield) and 701 (Waggoner), VFW Posts 3912 (Litchfield) and 6628 (Panama), AMVETS Post 16 (Litchfield) and Marine Corps League Detachment 1385 (Litchfield); its officers are President Rick Copple, Vice President Chris Gutierrez, Secretary John Albers and Treasurer Amanda Stewart. What it did, from the superintendent's reports. The Superintendent Summary for 2025 (annual meeting, October 6, 2025): 264 referrals, 944 client contacts, 1,885 phone contacts, 996 forms and applications, 152 new clients; "Continued Van Transportation Program", 68 veterans transported over 8,437 volunteer-driver miles; $1,200 of financial assistance (shelter); "Total USDVA Benefits recovered $303,534.65", "Retroactive Benefits recovered $1,082,058.63" and "*Projected annual benefits $12,617,396.46"; a drop-off point for Cell Phones for Soldiers and Operation Green Light. The September 2026 report: 213 clients assisted that month, one veteran transported (140 miles), and $1,883.72 of financial assistance in the year to date (transportation $30.00, utilities $972.00, shelter $881.72). The rating handout. The page's "Additional Benefits with Service Connected Rating" sheet lists, by rating, VA care, mileage, dental, Dependents' Educational Assistance and CHAMPVA; the State's fee waivers and ISERVE plate; and the county property tax line: "30 - 40 $2500 reduction in assessed value of home", "50 - 60 $5000 reduction", "70 - 100 Total exemption from property tax" (the State's exemption under 35 ILCS 200/15-169; the Illinois entries). Where. Superintendent Cassandra Hampton, Historic Courthouse Annex, 201 S Main St., Hillsboro, IL 62049; 217-532-9695 and 217-532-2534. The commission meets quarterly; its agendas, minutes and the superintendent's monthly reports are posted on its page.