New Trier Township

What New Trier Township does

New Trier Township is a unit of local government organized under the Illinois Township Code and headquartered at 739 Elm Street, Winnetka, Illinois. It provides a portfolio of resident social services and statutory government functions including a Food Pantry open Monday-Saturday, multi-program financial assistance (Child Care assistance, Emergency Financial Assistance, Angel Fund, General Assistance, Special Needs Support Program), property-tax services via the Assessor's Office, Dial-A-Ride transportation coordinated with North Shore Senior Center, passport/notary processing, voter services, temporary disability parking placards, and Holiday Gift/Grocery Card programs. The Township also funds and coordinates with approximately 40+ agency partner non-profits delivering mental health, developmental disabilities, senior, youth, housing, and crisis services across its catchment area, supplemented by an annual program-funding cycle and an off-cycle seed-funding mechanism. Approximately 8-9 staff plus elected officials (Supervisor, Clerk, Assessor, four Trustees) run operations.

The township's revenue model is non-commercial: it is funded primarily by property taxes levied within township boundaries, supplemented by state funding for the statutorily mandated General Assistance program and by voluntary community donations to programs such as the Angel Fund, Food Pantry, and Holiday programs. Services are delivered directly to residents free of charge via in-person visits to the Winnetka office, through the newtriertownship.com website (built on CivicPlus CivicEngage CMS), a quarterly Courier newsletter reaching ~56,000 households, Notify Me email/text alerts, and an agency-partner service-delivery network. There are no disclosed APIs, SDKs, or proprietary technology products; the operating geography is limited to New Trier Township (Winnetka, Wilmette, Glencoe, Kenilworth, and surrounding communities in Illinois).

Name

New Trier Township

Legal name

New Trier Township, IL

Website

https://newtriertownship.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

New Trier Township is a local government entity in Winnetka, Illinois that delivers social services and statutory programs — including a food pantry, financial assistance, property-tax services, transportation, and agency-partner grants — to approximately 56,000 households across Winnetka, Wilmette, Glencoe, Kenilworth, and surrounding communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Social services administration
• Food assistance programs
• Financial assistance programs
• Community partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnetka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding comes from property taxes collected within the township boundaries. The township also receives state funding for mandated General Assistance programs.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The township accepts donations for various programs including the Angel Fund, Food Pantry, Holiday Gift Program, and Holiday Grocery Cards. Community members donate to support neighbors facing financial hardships.
3. Agency Partner Funding: The township provides grants to non-profit agencies that serve township residents. Agencies must be 501(c)(3) organizations and address township priorities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

New Trier Township is a unit of local government that delivers resident-facing social services and administers property tax assistance. Core offerings include a Food Pantry, multiple financial assistance programs (Child Care, Emergency Financial Assistance, Angel Fund, General Assistance, Special Needs Support), Dial-A-Ride transportation, and passport/notary and voter services, supplemented by a courier newsletter and a resource directory. The township also funds and coordinates a network of 40+ partner agencies that provide mental health, developmental disability, senior, youth, and crisis services.

Product overview

New Trier Township provides a portfolio of social services and government programs rather than a technology product. Core services include a Food Pantry, Financial Assistance Programs (Child Care, Emergency Assistance, Angel Fund, General Assistance), Property Tax Services, Transportation Services (Dial-A-Ride), Passport/Notary Services, Voter Services, and Holiday Gift Programs. The Township also funds and oversees approximately 40+ external agency partner organizations through advisory committees, and provides program funding to 501(c)(3) non-profits serving residents. Additional services include a Resource Directory, Free Legal Clinics, and an electronic Courier Newsletter distributed to 56,000 households. The organization is a local government entity, not a technology company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Pantry Food assistance program providing food supplies to residents of New Trier Township and those who work in the township; open Monday-Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM at 739 Elm Street, Winnetka.
• Financial Assistance Programs Multiple financial assistance programs including Child Care assistance, Emergency Financial Assistance, Angel Fund, General Assistance, and Special Needs Support Program for eligible township residents.
• Property Tax Services Assistance with property tax appeals, exemptions, and refunds through the elected Township Assessor's Office.
• Transportation Services (Dial-A-Ride) Dial-A-Ride taxi service providing discounted fares and coordination with North Shore Senior Center for escorted transportation for seniors.
• Passport and Notary Services Passport application processing and notary services available to township residents.
• Voter Services Voter registration services and verification through the Clerk's Office.
• Parking Placard Services Temporary disability parking placard issuance for residents with temporary disabilities.
• Holiday Gift and Grocery Card Programs Pre-loaded grocery store debit cards and gift cards provided to qualified Food Pantry clients for holiday assistance.
• Free Legal Clinics Partnership with North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic providing legal clinics to low-income individuals and families.
• Resource Directory Online directory of community resources organized by category including schools, mental health services, senior services, and youth services.
• Township Courier Newsletter Electronic newsletter distributed to approximately 56,000 households in winter, summer, and fall each year.
• Program Funding for 501(c)(3) Agencies Annual grants to 501(c)(3) non-profit agencies providing social services to township residents, administered through advisory committees.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• North Shore Senior CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Shore Senior Center provides escorted transportation services for senior citizens. The center's mission is to foster independence and well-being of older adults. The township refers seniors to the center for transportation enrollment.
• North Suburban Legal Aid CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer free legal clinics to low-income individuals and families. The clinic helps immigrants, domestic violence victims, and tenants. Located in Highland Park.
• Glencoe Youth ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides recreational, educational, social service, and leadership opportunities for middle school and high school youth in New Trier Township.
• HAVEN Youth and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromotes mental health and community wellness to support people leading their best lives. Located in Wilmette.
• JosselyncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertified Community Mental Health Center providing quality, accessible mental health services including therapy, psychiatry, and specialized services. Operates a Drop-In Center and The Living Room for crisis support.
• Connections for the HomelesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAddresses homelessness and housing instability. Serves 5,000 people each year across eviction prevention, housing, emergency shelter, and wrap-around support services.
• YWCA Evanston/North ShorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides employment and career training services, money management workshops, and domestic violence survivor resources including emergency housing.
• Housing Opportunity Development Corporation (HODC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based nonprofit making affordable housing a reality for people unable to afford housing in their community.
• ClearbrookcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides innovative opportunities, services and supports for people with developmental disabilities.
• KeshetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides programs in education, recreation, adult and residential services to meet individual needs of people with disabilities.
• Lamb's FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps people with developmental disabilities lead productive, happy lives.
• Center for Enriched LivingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnables people with developmental disabilities to be fully included in the community, achieve personal success, and enjoy a good quality of life.
• Arts of LifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvances the creative arts community by providing artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities a collective space.
• GlenkirkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides quality lifetime supports and services that empower individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• PEER ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEliminates substance use and problems it causes through collaborative, high-quality prevention and treatment services.
• ThresholdscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides services and resources for persons with serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
• Counseling Center of the North ShorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate nonprofit mental health center offering affordable counseling and therapy with many insurance plans accepted.
• Family Service Center of Wilmette, Glenview, Northbrook, and KenilworthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides counseling support for students grades 5-12, help with stress, depression, substance abuse, relationships and child behavior.
• Youth ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnsures every child grows up happy, healthy, and hopeful. Offers sliding scale and free programs with the most generous sliding scale in the area.
• SamaraCarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam of counselors providing services for clarity, understanding, acceptance, calm, courage, hope and change using client-focused therapy techniques.
• Erika's LighthousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreates middle school and high school teen depression awareness programs so educators and teens can create safe spaces.
• The Children's Advocacy Center of Northwest Cook CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmpowers and heals abused children and prevents violence against children. Serves 38 communities and sees over 1,000 children and families each year.
• The Alliance for Early ChildhoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative organization supporting families and educators to nurture healthy development of children from birth to eight years old.
• The Volunteer CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps residents find volunteer opportunities and participates in Days of Service with 501C3 nonprofit partners in the North Shore area.
• Cancer Wellness CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free counseling, support groups, wellness programming, nutrition support, and educational workshops for individuals and families impacted by cancer.
• Center of ConcerncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides housing solutions, support services, counseling, older adult support services, case management, and aging-in-place services.
• Rebuilding TogethercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepairs homes, revitalizes communities, and rebuilds lives through home repair programs.
• Zacharias Center on Sexual AbusecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides healing for survivors of sexual assault and abuse and mobilizes the community toward ending sexual violence.
• PICKLEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free peer-to-peer support and resources for kids and teens impacted by their parent or guardian's cancer.
• Our Place of New Trier TownshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, productive, socially connected lives.
• Our House CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports individuals with varying abilities as they seek lifelong personal growth through a network of homes.
• Search 360coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunications and marketing social enterprise helping businesses incorporate disability-aware practices.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Maine Township: Other Illinois township (Park Ridge, IL) operating under the same Illinois Township Code, providing directly comparable human services including food pantry, financial/emergency assistance, senior services, youth programs, and disability support. Functions as the closest operational peer to New Trier.
• Moraine Township: Illinois township serving the Highland Park / Lake County North Shore area under the same Township Code, providing General Assistance, food pantry, emergency financial aid, and senior transportation — highly comparable suburban-affluent service profile to New Trier.
• Niles Township: Adjacent Illinois township (Lincolnwood, IL) governed by the same Illinois Township Code, delivering property tax assistance, General Assistance, food pantry, and senior/youth social services — directly comparable mandate and service mix to New Trier.
• Hanover Township: Large Illinois township (Bartlett, IL) providing a comprehensive suite of human services including food pantry, General Assistance, senior services, and youth programs under the same Township Code — comparable mandate with broader scale, serving as a relevant scale benchmark.
• Northfield Township: Illinois township serving neighboring North Shore communities, operating under the same statutory framework with comparable human services and property tax assessor functions. Geographic and demographic proximity makes it a directly comparable peer.

Broad incumbents

• Cook County Government (Human Services / Health): County-level public agency with overlapping human services, public health, and social assistance mandates that subsume many township-level functions; represents the broader incumbent in the same public-sector service category.

Others

• Josselyn Center: Certified Community Mental Health Center and core agency partner of New Trier Township delivering mental health services funded through the township's grant program; adjacent service provider with overlapping beneficiary base.
• North Shore Senior Center: Core agency partner of New Trier Township providing escorted senior transportation and senior services; included as a peer given its operational role delivering a township-funded service line, though it is a complementary nonprofit rather than a competing government entity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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