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(773) 725-1100 Chicago Thrift Stores Chicago Thrift Stores
Chicago website for nearest stores if client does not need voucher.
311 or
Catholic Charities: Client should ask operator for the Homelessness Prevention Call 721 N. LaSalle Ave,
(312) 744-5000 (312) 655- http://www.catholiccharities.net
Chicago Center. Chicago
7700
LCFS (Lutheran Child Individual & family counseling-fee based on ability to pay-call for
7620 Madison Ave., River
& Family Services of (800) 363-LCFS more information. Long-term situations handled by LCFS, LSSI and
Forest, IL 60305
IL) help from Lutheran Disaster Response
Rev. Bennett McNeal (708)
United Church of Christ Can provide hygience kits and school kits See website http://www.tucc.org
702-5342
Animal Care and Strays accepted. They shelter cats and dogs. Also pet clinic for low-
(312) 644-8338 2741 S. Western Ave
Control income.
Provides evacuation, rescue, temporary animal relief shelters, dead
United Animal Nations 1-800-440-EARS - www.uan.org
animal removal, and medical care
Can support family pets displaced by a disaster. FREE! No
Paws Chicago (773) 521-1408 3516 W. 26th Street http://www.pawschicago.org/
aggressive animals (particularly aggressive dogs).
Pet transportation for a small fee (usually $25). Willing to work with
http://www.pawsaroundchicago.co
Paws Around Chicago (773) 278-1937 disaster client's and can refer to animal area shelters. Ask for Ted. -
m/
(NO SUBURBS)
City of Chicago
Anyone on the brink of homelessness can call 311 and say the phrase
"I need short-term help." For people who need short-term financial
311 or help. Receive aid-payment for one month's rent-utility bill-bus pass-
City of Chicago -
(312) 744-5000 rental subsidy. Operators are available 24-hours a day but callers who
ask for "short-term help" will be transferred to the call center between
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Clothing
Firman Community 4644 S. Dearborn Ave,
(773) 373-3400 Emergency food and clothing available. Call for more information. http://www.firmancs.org/
Services Chicago
Disabled Services
Thresholds 1-888-997-3422 Specializes in services for people with mental illness. Various http://www.thresholds.org/
Ada McKinley 7640 S. Vincennes,
(773) 602-2660 Housing for people with disabilities http://www.adasmckinley.com/
Community Services Chicago
Bureau of Blind Illinois Dept of Rehab
800-ASK DORS Vocational rehab, community based instructional pgm,
Services Services
Marah's Place (773) 348-9011 Permanent Housing for disabled single women with no children 1456 W Oakdale
Food
Community Resource Network (United Way) Suggest to clients for 300 N. Elizabeth St, http://www.communityresourcenet
CRN Helplink 312-655-7732
more resources. Chicago work.org/
Soup Kitchen, Food Pantry, employment/education, emergency
Ford Heights
transportation, Utility assistance, rental assistance, legal advice, 943 E 14th St, Ford http://www.mrsh.net/Directory/exp
Community Service (708) 758-2565
emergency hotel. Serves clients in Sauk Village, Ford Heights, Heights and.asp?Alt=2565&Abr=Ford
Organization
Lynwood.
Rental Assistance (will not pay first month's rent or security deposit,
but can help with emergency payments), food pantry onsite. Serves 925 Harlem, Chicago
Bloom Township (708) 754-9400 http://www.bloomtownship.org/
Chicago Heights, Ford Heights, Sauk Village and parts of Glenwood & Heights
Steger
1645 W. LeMoyne St.,
Marquard Center (773) 278-6724 Provides meals, laundry, showers, and case management.
Chicago
Furniture
Emergency Furniture Assistance for individuals in current need of
Cathedral Shelter (312) 997-2222 furniture or household items. Also may provide rental assistance, food, 1668 W. Ogden, Chicago http://www.cathedralshelter.org/
shelter, and senior services.
General Assistance
Howard Mohr For clients living in Forest Park, this community center is run by the 7640 Jackson Blvd. http://www.forestpark.net/index-1-
(708) 771-7737
Community Center Village of Forest Park and has emergency services. (FOOD ONLY) Forest Park CommCenter.htm
Housing
Illinois Housing
(312) 836-5200 Helps clients find low-income housing. http://www.ihda.org/ http://www.ihda.org/
Development Authority
Has 21 apts for non-emergency 120-day housing program. Will help 3209 W. Evergreen,
La Posada http://www.casacentral.org/Homele
(773) 782-8820 make room for fire victim families. ARC should gauge the family's Chicago
(Casa Central) ss%20Services.htm
potential for independent living and then call on client's behalf. (Humboldt Park area)
Mental Health
One Ingalls Drive Wyman
Emergency Mental 24/7 comprehensive crisis and evaluation center. 14 bed residential
Gordon Pavilion Harvey,
Healthcare Center - 708.331.0500 program for those 18 and older experiencing a mental health crisis. www.gpsbh.org
IL 60426 Fax:
EMHC Southern Cook, Grundy and Will counties are served
708.331.7590
Public Assistance
DHS (Chicago) 311 Transportation, Emergency assistance, general referrals See Website DHS Locations
Rental Assistance
311 or
City of Chicago -
(312) 744-5000
Client should ask operator for the Homelessness Prevention Call
311 or
Emergency Fund Center. Can provide small funds for emergency situation, usually - http://www.emergencyfund.org/
(312) 744-5000
around 150 dollars.
Client should ask operator for the Homelessness Prevention Call
Heartland Homeless 311 or
Center. For information on the Heartland, caseworkers can call (773) -
Prevention Fund (312) 744-5000
329-4500
Restoration
Assistance
City of Chicago
Emergency Housing 311 Provides Loans for emergency home repairs. 33 N. LaSalle St, Chicago EHAP
Assistance Program
1-800-SERVPRO
ServPro Clean Up and Restoration Company. Limited assistance. Itasca http://www.servpro.com/
or (847) 593-3055
School Uniforms
Provides financial and other emergency assistance to the families
CPS: ChildrenFirst of students and staff members who experience hardship as a result of
(773) 553-1000 -
Crisis Support Program personal tragedy. To replace uniforms, client should call their school
and talk to the union rep.
Senior Services
Check out website for senior service location nearest client or
Suburban Area Agency (800) 699-9043 or 1048 Lake Street,
provide phone number. Housing, financial, and transportation http://www.s3a.com
on Aging (708) 383-0258 Oak Park
assistance available.
Emergency Furniture Assistance for individuals in current need of
Cathedral Shelter (312) 997-2222 furniture or household items. Also may provide rental assistance, food, 1668 W. Ogden, Chicago http://www.cathedralshelter.org/
shelter, and senior services.
For seniors 62 and over (55 & over if on disability), Citywide
Housing Opportunities
moving and relocation services, furniture donation program, plus 5414B W. Roosevelt Rd,
& Maintenance for the (773) 921-3200 http://www.homeseniors.org/
upkeep and repair services for small things. Max 13,000/yr income, no Chicago
Elderly (HOME)
more than 3,000 in assets.
Utilities
Main Intake: Primary Energy
(312) 456-4100 Assistance Program.
LIHEAP Utilities assistance Chicago LIHEAP Agencies
(312) 795-8800 See Website for local
(800) 571-2332 agencies.
Main Intake:
(312) 456-4100 Clients who do not qualify for LIHEAP may be able to receive
Power Up Fund Local Energy Program Chicago LIHEAP Agencies
(312) 795-8800 energy assistance through the Power Up Fund.
(800) 571-2332
emergency:
(866) 556-6002 http://www.peoplesenergy.com/site
People's Energy For gas/energy-related questions.
non-emergency: .asp
(866) 556-6001