Senior Programs
Taxicab coupon books
Seniors in the Township are able to purchase discounted taxi cab coupons. Purchase a book of coupons for $10.00 and receive $20 in taxi fare. Coupons must be used with contracted cab company provided: Bob Fallot 773-297-2699 (Contact Bob for route info)
Meals on Wheels
Norwood Park Township helps fund the Meals on Wheels program for seniors at the Seniors Assistance Center located at: 7774 W. Irving Park Rd. Norridge, IL 60706. Phone 708-456-7979
Funding and grants provided to senior clubs
Norwood Park Township provides annual assistance with the following programs:
- Morris Drop-in Center
- Divine Savior Young at Heart Club
- Golden Fellowship Club
- Harwood Heights Senior Club
RTA application and assistance
Norwood Park Township provides assistance with:
- RTA Senior Ride Free applications.
- RTA Senior Reduced Fare applications
- RTA Persons with Disabilities Ride Free application
- RTA Persons with Disabilities Reduced Fare application
Norwood Park Township also provides assistance with:
- Access to Care applications
- Disabilities placard/license plate application
- Notary service
- Voters Registration
Youth Programs
Norwood Park Township Enrichment Camp 2021
The Norwood Park Township Enrichment Program took place in August 2021 for 1st - 8th grade Norwood Park Township students. The classes varied from physical fitness, arts, entrepreneurship, money management, STEM, and a valuable lesson about giving back to others.
Norwood Park Township Education & School Technology
Norwood Park Township has provided either Chromebooks or iPads to all of the school districts within our township.
- District 80 - Leigh & Giles
- District 86 - Union Ridge
- District 79 - Pennoyer
- District 234 - Ridgewood H.S\
- July 2021, Norwood Park Township provided funding for two new LED signs at the entrance of District 80 - Giles & Leigh Schools.
Literacy & Educational Programs
Literacy & Educational Programs
Norwood Park Township provides grants to enhance the education of our students in the four Elementary / Middle Schools
- District 80 - Leigh & Giles
- District 86 - Union Ridge
- District 79 - Pennoyer
FOOD & NUTRITION PROGRAMS
Meals on Wheels
Norwood Park Township helps fund the Meals on Wheels program for seniors at the Seniors Assistance Center located at: 7774 W. Irving Park Rd. Norridge, IL 60706. Phone 708-456-7979
Food & Nutrition Programs sponsored by your local Salvation Army
General Assistance (GA)
Norwood Park Township General Assistance (GA)
The primary goal of Township General Assistance is to move people back into employment. An important function of township government is to provide general assistance to township residents who are going through a financial hardship. Assistance is designed to be a safety net after all other resources have been exhausted.
Please contact us for additional information.
Repurpose / donate your old cell phone
Norwood Park Township residents can donate your old cell phone. Don't throw away your old cell phones or let them sit in a drawer. Your unused cell phone can be a lifesaver for a senior citizen.
PLEASE BRING ANY OLD CELL PHONES TO THE TOWNSHIP
* Phones should be deactivated & all personal information should be removed prior to being donated
Prescription Drug Take back program
Norwood Park Township residents can safely dispose of their unwanted medicines by bringing them to the collection box located at our township office.
* No Liquid pharmaceutical drugs or loose pharmaceutical are accepted. Call for additional information.
Book Swap
Learn about Norwood Parks book swap
Leave a book... take a book - keep reading!
Available at the Norwood Park Township office
(located at the front door)
OTHER RESOURCES FOR SENIORS:
Seniors Assistance Center
The Seniors Assistance Center (SAC) is a non-profit organization that supports the 60 and over population with services and programs. Their mission is to provide for the needs of older adults, 60 and over, and individuals with disabilities, to assist them in maintaining a meaningful, dignified, and quality lifestyle both on a short-term and long-term basis. SAC provides home delivered meals, low-income energy assistance, enrollment in benefits programs, congregate meals, health seminars, cultural events, and much more. Please visit their website to learn about the programs SAC offers.
The Seniors Assistance Center is located at 7774 W. Irving Park Road, Norridge, IL 60706 - and their phone number is (708) 456-7979. To visit their website, click Seniors Assistance Center (sac-il.org)
Are you in need of help with your gas or electric billS?
Seniors Assistance Center
Seniors Assistance Center is an approved Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA) partner intake site. Residents can apply for heating and electric assistance through LIHEAP. Applications are completed by appointment only. If you reside in Norridge, Harwood Heights, or Unincorporated Norwood Park Township, call the Seniors Assistance Center to schedule an appointment at 708-456-7979.
click for additional information and 2025 Income Guidelines
The Seniors Assistance Center is located at 7774 W. Irving Park Road, Norridge, IL 60706 - and their phone number is (708) 456-7979. To visit their website, click Seniors Assistance Center (sac-il.org)