Emergency Fund
651 W Washington
Chicago, IL - 60604
- (312) 379-0301
About Emergency Fund
Last-Modified: 2023-03-27 23:40:03Emergency Fund offersfinancial assistance program that provides essential relief services to persons in need of the following:
ShelterFoodUtility paymentsMedication and other itemsMore than 50 volunteers, employed by social service agencies throughout Chicago, distribute funds to low-income individuals and families experiencing a crisis situation. The Emergency Fund is the only year-round funder of emergency needs in the Chicago area.
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Do they offer emergency cash to pay rent?
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What documents are required to apply for cash payment help?
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Do you know if a person collecting unemployment can qualify to get rent assistance at this location?
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13 Reviews of Emergency Fund
Can someone help me I lost my job and I have 5 day notice can someone please help me. What I need to do to get some help
I'm 51 years old and for my whole entire life I've taken care of somebody at one time or another I raise my two kids by myself I work more than two jobs at one time all my life I've been in and out of relationships that we're definitely not healthy for me and not realizing it at the beginning but at the end I did one once again I lost it all the last relationship I walked out of was very abusive I left all my belongings there I left the clothes on my back my purse $10 and my car I'm in desperate need of help I am not working right now I just got my first two unemployment checks after 2 months I'm not too sure what I'm going to do if you have any suggestions or anything that you can help me with please let me know thank you
I'm falling behind in my light bills cause I'm trying to o keep a roof over my children's head where do I get help
Im a single mom of 3 under 5 My hours were cut at work im late on this months rent and looks like ill be short next month too, even fallen behind on paying my light bill im lost i dont know what to do ... Someone please point me in the right direction please i cant afford to get kicked out
I’m in need of help with rent trying to keep a roof over me and my children head is becoming very hard
I need rental assistance do you know of on for zip code 60620.
I am a single parent on disability since Covid has consumed our daily existence...783 dollars is in NO WAYsufficient for my rent and household bills. I would like to know what assistance is available for immediate distribution to help with my situation.
I'm 19 yr old student and lost my job because of covid. I was in shared housing and the woman wants me to move out in 5 days. I don't know what to do. I have no family or friends to help.
Is it possible that you all can help me with part of my deposit for an apartment I have half the money but the land lord is asking for money in full. I’m a single widow mother that draws a small widow Benefit from ssi which includes my disability. I live in Chicago, IL.
Just seeking hopefully some potential help for rental assistance. Managed to get through the entire year of 2020 during Covid-19 but now it’s getting pretty rough
