The Williamson County Veterans Assistance Commission (WCVAC) - the central service office for veterans under the Military Veterans Assistance Act, 500 North Holland Street, Marion, (618) 997-1301 - provides emergency financial assistance, claims help, transportation, referrals and burial and survivor assistance to eligible county veterans, Monday to Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Also called: WCVAC, VACWC, veterans assistance commission, emergency financial assistance, claims, transportation, 500 North Holland, Marion, 618-997-1301, 330 ILCS 45.
For: Veteran or service member, spouse, child, survivor.
The commission's own site: "The Williamson County Veterans Assistance Commission (WCVAC) exists to ensure that eligible veterans, their dependents, and surviving family members in Williamson County, Illinois receive the assistance, advocacy, and benefits they have earned through service to our nation... Our mission... is to serve as the central service office for veterans, their families, and the families of deceased veterans residing in Williamson County. We provide assistance in a professional, respectful, and approachable manner while operating in accordance with the Military Veterans Assistance Act (330 ILCS 45)."
Its services page: "Emergency Financial Assistance - We may be able to assist eligible veterans and families with emergency needs, including: Rent or housing-related expenses, Utility assistance, Food or basic living needs. Assistance is determined based on eligibility and documentation in accordance with Illinois law." Claims: "VA disability benefits, Pension and survivor benefits, Healthcare and education benefits, Assistance with applications and appeals." Transportation: "When available, transportation assistance may be provided or coordinated to help veterans access: VA medical appointments, Essential services related to benefits or care." Referrals, advocacy, and "Burial & Survivor Assistance - Guidance and assistance may be available for: Burial-related benefits, Surviving spouses and dependents, Families of deceased veterans."
Its eligibility page: "Are a veteran with an honorable or general under honorable conditions discharge; Live in Williamson County, Illinois; surviving spouse or dependent of an eligible veteran; Have a financial, benefits-related, or service-related need", with "A copy of your DD-214 or military discharge paperwork" and "Proof that you live in Williamson County" among what is asked. Office: 500 North Holland St., Marion, IL 62959, Monday-Thursday 9:30 AM-5:00 PM. Its public notice records the commission's monthly board meeting - "Date: Monday, October 26th, 2026, Time: 7:00 PM, Location: 500 N. Holland Street, Marion, Illinois 62959".
The county's own year. The board's agendas carry a standing "Veterans Assistance Commission" section in nearly every meeting; the August 11, 2026 minutes record "Veterans Assistance Commission update given by Tom Harness". The county's home page links the commission at williamsoncountyvac.org alongside its departments.
Thresholds
Thresholds for Williamson County Veterans Assistance Commission
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Rule
Honorably or under honorable conditions discharged veterans, their surviving spouses and dependents, in Williamson County
No rating is needed to ask the commission for help; the emergency amounts are not published on the site.
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Disclaimer
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