Providing food and travel vouchers; clothing and furniture vouchers; financial assistance for prescriptions; and rent/mortgage assistance, and information and referral to other community resources.

We Care provides emergency financial assistance in the form of rent/mortgage and/or utility bill payments. We Care also helps with prescription medications. In 2008, we helped over 300 families with such financial assistance Limited funds are available for rent and/or utilities in crisis situations. Food, clothing, emergency cash assistance, rental assistance, housing expense reduction support pro

The Chicago Department of Human Services provides a grant program pays one month's rent (up to $600) to assist those in need in maintaining permanent housing and to prevent them from becoming homeless. The benefit is provide as a once in a life time benefit. Call these offices in the greater Chicago area for details:

North Area Office
4740 North Sheridan 60640
(312) 744-2580

Rent assistance provided along with utilities assistance and other services such as: clothing, temporary lodging, transportation, furniture, toiletries, and many other service!

Provides monetary assistance for emergency shelter, rent, utilities, food, clothing, medicine, health care needs, transportation for victims of domestic violence, homelessness and other crisis needs.

New Age Housing Assistance Foundation is an organization that assists low income families by providing quality housing at a payment reduced far below the average rent value for the areas. New Age Housing Assistance Foundation, founded in 2000, created for the need to provide low income individuals and families with safe, energy efficient, and well maintained homes at a cost far less than renting o

Provides shelter, low income housing support, rent assistance, housing expense reduction.

Provides food, shelter, rent assistance, emergency bill pay, etc.

Lazarus House provides the only Emergency Shelter serving mid Kane County open 365 days a year. Emergency shelter staff are available 24/7 and may be reached at 630-587-2144. The only transitional housing program (Center for Transitional Living) in the Tri-Cities and western rural Kane County area. An outreach program, funded by grants, that provides rent, mortgage and utility assistance to qualif

HODC’s mission is to create, preserve and manage affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households throughout the northern suburbs.

We provide a lifeline to our neighbors in need.

LCBH believes that all persons have a right to safe, decent, and affordable housing on a non-discriminatory basis. To that end, LCBH promotes the availability of and access to such housing and supports low and moderate-income households in Metropolitan Chicago through legal representation, individual and public advocacy, supportive services, education, and innovative programming.

West Suburban PADS exists to serve individuals and families who are homeless - or at risk of homelessness- with dignity and respect, through shelter, housing and supportive services.

Connections for the Homeless works with a variety of communities in northeast Cook County through direct services and education to prevent and reduce homelessness among individuals and families.

The mission of DayOneNetwork is to further the dignity of life and community interaction of individuals with disabilities who reside in Kane/Kendall Counties and Hanover Township of Cook County. This mission is achieved through: 24 hour crisis intervention, access to information and referral to appropriate community services, clinical evaluation and assessment,development and monitoring of individ

Teen Living Programs' mission is to create hope and opportunity for youth who are homeless by assisting them to permanently leave the streets, secure stable housing, and build self-sufficient, satisfying lives.

The mission of the Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs is to work with others to assure a housing market open to people of all ages and income levels, regardless of race, religion, family composition, or any of the other legally protected classes.

Our mission is to assist adults who are homeless to become self-sufficient by providing life skills, education, and support, based on our belief in human potential and broad spiritual principles. We provide services that are hard to find to those who are often the most disconnected and difficult to help. We strive to offer a second chance to anyone who is willing to make a commitment to positive c

Community Response was founded in 1989 by A. Keuhn to provide supportive services to all community members affected by HIV/AIDS, and to enable persons affected by HIV to live quality lives in the supportive environment of their home and community.

United way of eastern LaSalle county supports over 40 health & human service programs through its participating agencies. United way of eastern LaSalle county coordinates its labor of love which is a low-income home repair project; distributes school supplies to disadvantaged students through its school tools program; provides emergency financial rent and utility assistance through

The Spanish Coalition for Housing (SCH) is the lead agency helping Latino families with their housing needs in the greater Chicagoland area. Spanish Coalition for Housing was created in 1966. The mission of Spanish Coalition for Housing is to provide comprehensive counseling, education and housing resources necessary for families to develop competence and responsibility in meeting their financial

Bethel House provides interim housing for homeless families with children for up to one year while assisting them with utilizing various social services to transition them back to independent housing.

United Way of St. Charles is about people helping people. Last year, more than 13,000 members of our community used services funded by United Way of Greater St. Charles & Elburn. Children were supported; seniors were helped; and families received service. By funding programs offered by 26 not-for-profit member agencies, United Way works to make sure that individuals of all ages and income succ

Founded in 1975, the Community Crisis Center advocates for a healthy, non-violent environment for all people and provides the information, resources and support necessary to help individuals move through crisis to develop and pursue their own goals.

LOVE Christian Clearinghouse has faithfully served DuPage County for 20 years by helping churches serve people in need.  You have enabled us to assist you in providing caring concern for the poor and needy. Our volunteers in many ways are like your extended staff as they assess and verify needs to assure your funds are used as intended, provide excellent information and referra

The lay volunteer members of the Conferences(usually based in parishes) in Cook and Lake County assist people when they ask for aid. By the person to person contact (home visits)members are able to assist their neighbors with food, clothing, possibly utility aid. Members aid any person (normally within their parish boundaries)regardless of race,gender or religion.

Our community is home to many low-income immigrants who need assistance providing for their families and becoming productive residents of the United States.
Our Services

Helping Hands Emergency Assistance Food Pantry - About 75 people per month are given food that has been donated by our community.  Churches, businesses and individuals conduct periodic food drives to keep our

Since 1973, the Emergency Fund has provided an indispensable safety net for Chicago's neediest residents. Our financial assistance program provides essential relief services to persons in need of shelter, food, utility payments, medication and other items. More than 50 volunteers, employed by social service agencies throughout Chicago, distribute our funds to low-income individuals and families ex

Caritas is a non-sectarian organization that exists to serve the emergency social service needs of area residents by: (1) coordinating the efforts of businesses, faith communities and organizations in Beloit and the Stateline area; and (2) providing a centralized location to meet those needs.

Caritas serves clients who live in Beloit and the stateline area.

Caritas is mainly a fo

We exist to respond to basic human needs, promote dignity and justice and create a future of hope and opportunity for the residents of DuPage County, Illinois through discovering and sharing personal and community resources.

The financial assistance is available for the clients once within a 24-month period and all clients must live

To advocate and provide quality, affordable housing to low- and moderate-income residents of DuPage County, Illinois.

CHAD is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide and advocate for quality, affordable housing for low-to-moderate income persons in DuPage County.About Community Housing Association of

Community Housing Association of DuPage (CHAD) was founded in 1983 as

social services

Provides hospitality, food, safe shelter, and support services to men, women and children who are homeless or in need connected to St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia and western rural Kane County, Illinois. Goals are to: 1)help the homeless return to independent living with the skills and habits needed for long-term success and 2)offer services and referrals to help those in need in our community in ord

Counties served: McHenry County(McHenry CoC) This organization assists with rental payments. This agency also provides help with security deposits. For mor information contact Sue Rose

Counties served: DuPage County:Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights (Milton Township portion), Warrenville, Wheaton, Winfield(DuPage CoC) This organization assists with rental payments. They also assist with mortgage payments. This agency also provides help with security deposits. Also help with utilities. For mor information contact Cate Croteau

Counties served: Cook County - NW Suburbs: Barrington, Elk Grove, Hanover, Maine, New Trier, Niles, Northfield, Palatine, Schaumburg, Wheeling(Cook County CoC) This organization assists with rental payments. They also assist with mortgage payments. This agency also provides help with security deposits. Also help with utilities. For mor information contact Tracy Banks

Counties served: DuPage County:All of DuPage County(DuPage CoC) This organization assists with rental payments. For mor information contact Bobbi Walsh

Counties served: Cook County - Northern Suburbs:Niles Township, Northfield Township(Cook County CoC), City of Evanston(City of Evanston CoC) This organization assists with rental payments. They also assist with mortgage payments. This agency also provides help with security deposits. Also help with utilities. For mor information contact Connie Fabbrini

Counties served: DuPage County:Addison, Bensenville, Bolingbrook (DuPage County portion), Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Itaska, Lombard, Medinah, Oakbrook, Oak Brook Terrace, Villa Park, Wood Dale, Woodridge(DuPage CoC) This organization assists with rental payments. They also assist with mortgage payments. This agency also provides help with security deposits. Als

Counties served: City of Chicago, excluding Cook County and Evanston(City of Chicago CoC) This organization assists with rental payments. They also assist with mortgage payments. This agency also provides help with security deposits. Also help with utilities. For mor information contact HomelessnessPreventionCall Center

Counties served: Kane County:Aurora, Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, Western Rural Kane County(Kane County CoC) This organization assists with rental payments. They also assist with mortgage payments. This agency also provides help with security deposits. Also help with utilities. For mor information contact Heidi Hext

Counties served: DeKalb County(City of DeKalb CoC) This organization assists with rental payments. They also assist with mortgage payments. This agency also provides help with security deposits. Also help with utilities. For mor information contact Jess Collins

Counties served: Ford County(Central IL CoC) This organization assists with rental payments. They also assist with mortgage payments. This agency also provides help with security deposits. Also help with utilities. For mor information contact Greg Harris

Counties served: Iroquois County(Central IL CoC) This organization assists with rental payments. They also assist with mortgage payments. This agency also provides help with security deposits. Also help with utilities. For mor information contact Greg Harris

Counties served: Kane County:Burlington, Carpentersville, East/West Dundee, Elgin/South Elgin, Gilberts, Hampshire, Kane County portions of Algonquin and Huntley, Plato Center, Sleepy Hollow, Udina, Valley View(Kane County CoC) This organization assists with rental payments. They also assist with mortgage payments. Also help with utilities. For mor information contact Judy Cornelius

Counties served: DuPage County:Aurora (DuPage County portion), Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Hanover Park (DuPage County portion), Hinsdale, Keeneyville, Lemont (unincorporated), Lisle, Naperville, Ontarioville, Roselle, Warrenville, Wayne, West Chicago, Westmont, Wheaton, Willowbrook, Winfield(DuPage CoC) This organization assists with rental payments. They

Counties served: Grundy County(Central IL CoC) This organization assists with rental payments. They also assist with mortgage payments. This agency also provides help with security deposits. Also help with utilities. For mor information contact Denise Gaska

Counties served: Will County(Joliet/Will CoC) This organization assists with rental payments. They also assist with mortgage payments. This agency also provides help with security deposits. Also help with utilities. For mor information contact Sarah Sutter

Counties served: Boone County(Boone/Winnebago CoC) This organization assists with rental payments. They also assist with mortgage payments. This agency also provides help with security deposits. Also help with utilities. For mor information contact Jennifer Jaeger

Counties served: Kankakee County(Central IL CoC) This organization assists with rental payments. They also assist with mortgage payments. This agency also provides help with security deposits. Also help with utilities. For mor information contact Barb Groth

Counties served: Lake County(Lake County CoC) This organization assists with rental payments. They also assist with mortgage payments. This agency also provides help with security deposits. Also help with utilities. For mor information contact David Nicholson-Klingerman

Counties served: Cook County - NW Suburbs: Barrington, Berwyn, Cicero, Elk Grove, Hanover, Leyden, Oak Park, Palatine, Proviso, River Forest, Riverside, Schaumburg, Wheeling(Cook County CoC) This organization assists with rental payments. They also assist with mortgage payments. This agency also provides help with security deposits. Also help with utilities. For mor information contact Millicent

Counties served: Kendall County(Central IL CoC) This organization assists with rental payments. They also assist with mortgage payments. This agency also provides help with security deposits. Also help with utilities. For mor information contact Diane Alford

Counties served: Lake County(Lake County CoC) Legal Services For mor information contact Katie Pinter

Counties served: McHenry County(McHenry CoC) Legal Services For mor information contact Jenny Gelman

Counties served: Legal Services For mor information contact

Counties served: Cook County - South Suburbs:Bloom, Bremen, Cook County portion of Lemont, Orland, Palos, parts of Crete/Monee, Rich, Suburban Calumet, Thornton, Worth)(Cook County CoC) This organization assists with rental payments. They also assist with mortgage payments. This agency also provides help with security deposits. Also help with utilities. For mor information contact Carl Wolf

Rent Assistance, Mortgage Assistance, Security Deposits, Utility Assistance

Rent Assistance, Mortgage Assistance, Security Deposits, Utility Assistance

Rent Assistance, Mortgage Assistance, Security Deposits, Utility Assistance

Rent Assistance, Mortgage Assistance, Utility Assistance

Rent Assistance, Mortgage Assistance, Security Deposits, Utility Assistance

Rent Assistance, Mortgage Assistance, Security Deposits, Utility Assistance

Rent Assistance, Mortgage Assistance, Security Deposits, Utility Assistance

Rent Assistance, Mortgage Assistance, Security Deposits, Utility Assistance

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Rent Assistance, Mortgage Assistance, Security Deposits, Utility Assistance

Rent Assistance, Mortgage Assistance, Security Deposits, Utility Assistance

Rent Assistance, Mortgage Assistance, Security Deposits, Utility Assistance

Rent Assistance, Security Deposits

Rent Assistance, Mortgage Assistance, Security Deposits, Utility Assistance

Rent Assistance

Rent Assistance, Mortgage Assistance, Security Deposits, Utility Assistance

Rent Assistance, Mortgage Assistance, Security Deposits

Rent Assistance, Mortgage Assistance, Security Deposits, Utility Assistance

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra