Explore verified programs, benefits, and step-by-step guides designed to keep households connected to essential services across the nation.
A number of housing programs are run by Connections for the Homeless. This is a Cook County non-profit that can both help prevent homelessness by offering financial help and they also try to rehouse people using the Permanent Supportive
In partnership with churches and charities, Cathedral Center (now known as ReVive Center for Housing and Healing) may be able to provide emergency assistance to the less fortunate
The Salvation Army in Chicago provides emergency help to low-income families, the homeless, and people in need. Some resources, while limited, will help families in Chicago with their utility bills and rent
The leading non-profit agency that operates in Cook County is CEDA, or the Community and Economic Development Association. Sometimes they offer direct financial help for bills such as rent or electric and they also offer free food, passes t
Illinois and the city of Chicago can be hit by intense summer heat. When this occurs cooling centers may be opened around Chicago as well as the greater Cook County region
Low income families in Chicago who are experiencing a crisis may be able to get assistance from the Emergency Fund. Immediate financial help and free grants may be offered from All Chicago Making Homelessness History (which processes applic
J-HELP is involved in assisting residents of Cook County with finding services and resources that will help the family work towards their goals
The Chicago Illinois Firman’s Chicago Family Case Management Program can help pregnant women, newborns and infants. A variety of services are offered for both pre– and post–care and case managers from the organization are available to suppo
Homeless people, the poor, and struggling people will get help from Inner Voice. The faith based charity provides a number of assistance programs
If you are behind on your mortgage payments, in danger of losing your home, and facing a foreclosure, the Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) has a variety of programs that can help area homeowners
Short term crisis help is provided by the Center of Concern. The agency and its staff work to help those in an emergency, and then they will even offer ongoing supportive services
This program is offered as part of the hardest hit fund. Homeowners in Illinois who are unemployed, have had a reduction in work hours, or who have had a reduction in income may be eligible for mortgage payment assistance from this