100 Club – Providing Assistance at a Moments Notice

Without the brave men and women who daily risk their lives for our sake, living as we know it would be very different. That is why when tragedy strikes in Cook County, the 100 Club of Chicago (a 501 (c) (3) organization) immediately responds with financial support to lessen the devastating effects. We realize money can never replace the loss of a loved one, but funds can be extremely helpful in easing the financial burden associated with these tragic events.

Usually within the first twenty four hours following the loss of a life in the line of duty, the 100 Club presents an initial check for $5,000.00 to cover the family’s immediate financial needs. In approximately ten days to two weeks, a second meeting is held with the family to completely review the family’s debts: mortgages, leases, car loans, credit card debt, debts from department stores, doctors, dentists and utilities are all reviewed. The 100 Club will pay up to an additional $50,000.00, including up to $30,000.00 against real estate debt or mortgage. In cases where a amount remaining due, the Club will contact the mortgage company or bank and try to arrange for the remaining balance to be re-written at the best possible rate of interest. In cases involving rental property, the Club will pay up to three years rent. Other legitimate debts, whatever they may be, will also be paid within our $55,000.00 limit.

An educational assistance program is available to all spouses and children and is in addition to the payment of debts at the time of the fatality. Our educational program is for higher education which includes trade or vocational school, college, university and graduate school.

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