External Resources
April 11, 2011
This list of external resources is for the City of Chicago only. Access Living does not guarantee services if you contact these agencies. This list is provided only to guide you and to help you to become more aware of what resources are available to you.
Housing | Financial Assistance | Legal Assistance | Emergency Assistance - Food Pantries | Emergency Assistance - Shelters
Housing
Chicago Citywide:
Spanish Coalition for Housing
4035 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL 60639
Tel: (773) 342-7575;
Chicago North |
Chicago Northwest |
Chicago South |
Chicago West |
Chicago Loop |
| Anixter Center 6610 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60626 773-973-7900 |
Salvation Army - Suburban Service Extension 5040 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60630 773-205-3520 |
Lifelink - Greencastle of Englewood 6344 S. Peoria St., Chicago IL 60621 773-488-4999 |
Deborah's Place - Rebecca Johnson Apartments 2822 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612 773-722-2260 |
Affordable Housing Centers of America |
| Deborah's Place - Marah's Permanent Housing Program 1456 W. Oakdale Ave., Chicago, IL 60657 773-348-9011 |
Lifelink - Greencastle of Woodlawn I 808 E. 61st St., Chicago IL 60637 773-643-8100 |
Latin United Community Housing Association 3541 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL 60647 773-276-5338 |
Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development 121 N. La Salle St., Chicago, IL 60602 312-744-4190 |
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| Deborah's Place - Patty Crowley Apartments 1530 N. Sedgwick Ave., Chicago, IL 60610 312-944-9227 |
Lifelink - Orchard Place of Englewood 6333 S. Sangamon St., Chicago, IL 60621 773-488-4999 |
Lifelink - CASL Senior Housing 2108 S. Princeton Ave., Chicago, IL 60616 312-808-8010 |
Heartland Alliance - Housing 208 S. La Salle St., Chicago, IL 60604 312-660-1300 |
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Korean American Comm. Services - Senior Housing Moo Goong |
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois 6127 S. University Ave., Chicago, IL 60637 773-753-0600 |
Lifelink - Greencastle of Garfield I 3811 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60624 773-722-3000 |
Hispanic Housing Development Corporation 325 N. Wells Dr., Chicago, IL 60654 312-602-6500 |
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| Lifelink - North Orchard Place 1600 N. Orchard St., Chicago, IL 60614 312-787-0303 |
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois - Kingston Place 7435 S. Kingston Ave., Chicago, IL 60649 773-933-9333 |
Lifelink - Greencastle of Garfield II 3833 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60624 773-722-3000 |
Hostelling International Chicago 24 E. Congress Pkwy., Chicago, IL 60605 312-360-0300 |
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| Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago
1279 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60622 773-227-5623 |
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago - Back-of-the-Yards
1823 W. 47th St., Chicago, IL 60609 773-332-4010 |
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois 1140 N. Lamon Ave., Chicago, IL 60651 773-921-0878 |
Housing Action Illinois 11 E. Adams St., Chicago, IL 60603 312-939-6074 |
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| Presbyterian Homes -
Crowder Place
3801 N. Pine Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60613 773-262-6669 |
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago - Chicago Lawn/Gage Park 2609 W. 63rd St., Chicago, IL 60629 773-434-9632 |
Mercy Home for Boys 1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607 312-273-7590 |
Single Room Housing Assistance Corporation 407 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60605 312-566-0090 |
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| Presbyterian Homes - Lake View Place 416 W. Barry Ave., Chicago, IL 60657 773-477-4160 |
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago - Roseland
11001 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60628 773-568-1020 |
National Peoples Action 810 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642 312-243-3035 |
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| Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago - South 9108 S. Brandon Ave., Chicago, IL 60617 773-734-9181 |
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago - Lawndale
3555 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL 60623 773-522-4637 |
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| Renaissance Collaborative 3757 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60653 773-924-9270 |
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago - West Humboldt
3601 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60651 773-533-5570 |
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| Saint Ailbe Faith Apartments 1244 E. 93rd St., Chicago, IL 60619 773-721-0903 |
Onward Neighborhood House 600 N. Leavitt St., Chicago, IL 60612 312-666-6726 |
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| Trinity Acres Apartments 3939 S. Calumet Ave., Chicago, IL 60653 773-373-8480 |
Vital Bridges 4121 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL 60624 773-665-1000 |
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| Unity Parenting and Counseling
600 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL 60616 773-455-0007 |
Westside Ministers Coalition 5308 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60651 773-291-2100 |
Financial Assistance
| Citywide | Chicago North | Chicago Northwest | Chicago South | Chicago West |
| Pediatric AIDS Chicago Prevention Initiative 200 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60606 312-334-0971 |
Apna Ghar 4753 N. Broadway Ave., Chicago, IL 60640 773-334-0173 |
Resurrection Hospital 7435 W. Talcott Ave., Chicago, IL 60631 773-774-8000 |
Community Mental Health Council 8704 S. Constance Ave., Chicago, IL 60617 773-734-4033 |
Pilsen Little Village Community Mental Health Center - Crisis Stabilization 2635 W. 23rd St., Chicago, IL 60608 773-927-1228 |
| Emergency Fund 651 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60661 312-379-0301 |
Asian Human Services 4753 N. Broadway Ave., Chicago, IL 60640 773-728-2235 |
Salvation Army 5040 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60630 773-725-1100 |
Family Rescue P.O. Box 17528 Chicago, IL 60617 773-375-1918 |
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| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago 30 S. Wells St., Chicago IL 60606 312-346-6700 |
Christopher House - Rogers Park 7059 N. Greenview Ave., Chicago, IL 60626 773-274-5477 |
Salvation Army - Suburban Service Extension 5040 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60630 773-205-3520 |
Firman Community Services 144 W. 47th St., Chicago, IL 60609 773-373-3400 |
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| Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS) 3525 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago, IL 60659 773-866-5035 |
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| Korean American Women In Need P.O. Box 59133 Chicago, IL 60659 773-583-0880 |
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| South-East Asia Center 5120 N. Broadway Ave., Chicago, IL 60640 773-989-6927 |
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| Trilogy, Inc. 1400 W. Greenleaf Ave., Chicago, IL 60626 773-508-6100 |
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| Prevent Blindness America 211 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606 800-331-2020 |
Legal Assistance
Emergency - Food Pantries
| Chicago Citywide/Loop | Chicago North | Chicago Northwest | Chicago South/Southwest | Chicago West |
| A Safe Haven Foundation 2750 W Roosevelt Rd Chicago IL 60608 773-435-8300 |
All Saints Episcopal Church/Ravenswood Community Services 4550 N Hermitage Ave Chicago IL 60640 773-376-0282 |
Alb Park Community Center - Ainslie 3401 W Ainslie St Chicago IL 60625 773-539-5907 |
Ada S McKinley Community Service - Family Services 2938 E 91st St Chicago IL 60617 773-768-5452 |
American Red Cross 2200 W Harrison St Chicago IL 60612 312-729-6100 |
| Pediatric AIDS Chicago Prevention Initiative 200 W Jackson Blvd Chicago IL 60606 312-334-0971 |
American Indian Center 1630 W Wilson Ave Chicago IL 60640 7732755871 |
Alb Park Community Center - Kimball 5121 N Kimball Ave Chicago IL 60625 773-509-5650 |
Ada S McKinley Community Services, Inc. - Therapeutic/Educational Services, Greater Grand Crossing 2647 E 88th St Chicago IL 60617 773-375-1999 |
Association House 1116 N Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60651 773-772-7170 |
| Inspiration Corporation 4554 N Broadway Ave Chicago IL 60640 773-878-0981 |
ARK, The 6450 N California Ave Chicago IL 60645 773-973-1000 |
Chicago Department of Human Services - Trina Davila 4345 W Armitage Ave Chicago IL 60647 312-744-2014 |
American Red Cross - Chicago South Side 3302 W 87th St Chicago IL 60652 773-863-8048 |
Association House of Chicago 1116 N Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60651 773-772-7170 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago 30 S Wells St Chicago IL 60606 312-346-6700 |
Catholic Charities Chicago - Central States Institute of Addiction 651 W Lake St Chicago IL 60610 312-265-7530 |
Korean American Community Services 4300 N California Ave Chicago IL 60618 773-583-5501 |
Benton House 3052 S Gratten Ave Chicago IL 60608 773-927-6420 |
Casa Aztlan 1831 S Racine Ave Chicago IL 60608 312-666-5508 |
| Ada S McKinley Community Service 725 S Wells St Chicago IL 60607 312-385-2000 |
Catholic Charities Chicago - Emergency Assistance 721 N La Salle St Chicago IL 60610 312-265-7516 |
Salvation Army 5040 N Pulaski Rd Chicago IL 60630 773-725-1100 |
Catholic Charities Chicago - Saint Sabina's Emergency Services Center 1120 W 79th St Chicago IL 60620 773-384-3018 |
Casa Central 1343 N California Ave Chicago IL 60622 773-645-2300 |
| CEDA Administrative Office 208 S La Salle St Chicago IL 60604 312-795-8844 |
Chicago Department of Human Services - North 4740 N Sheridan Rd Chicago IL 60640 312-744-2580 |
Salvation Army - Corps Community Center Irving Park 4056 N Pulaski Rd Chicago IL 60641 773-685-7676 |
Catholic Charities Chicago - Senior Aides Program 6412 S Halsted St Chicago IL 60621 312-287-2400 |
Catholic Charities Chicago 721 N La Salle St Chicago IL 60610 312-265-7000 |
| Illinois Hunger Coalition 205 W Monroe St Chicago IL 60606 312-629-9580 |
Chicago Uptown Ministry 4720 N Sheridan Rd Chicago IL 60640 773-271-3760 |
Salvation Army - Corps Community Center Korean 5040 N Pulaski Rd Chicago IL 60630 773-725-1100 |
Chicago Department of Human Services - Englewood 641 W 63rd St Chicago IL 60621 312-747-0200 |
Catholic Charities Chicago - Central Information and Referral 721 N La Salle St Chicago IL 60610 312-265-7700 |
| Second Harvest 35 E Wacker Dr Chicago IL 60601 312-263-2303 |
Christopher House 2507 N Greenview Ave Chicago IL 60614 773-472-1083 |
Salvation Army - Suburban Service Extension 5040 N Pulaski Rd Chicago IL 60630 773-205-3520 |
Chicago Department of Human Services - King Center 4314 S Cottage Grove Ave Chicago IL 60653 312-747-2300 |
Catholic Charities Chicago - Our Lady of Sorrows Emergency Services Center 3129 W Jackson Blvd Chicago IL 60612 312-263-1152 |
| Christopher House - Rogers Park 7059 N Greenview Ave Chicago IL 60626 773-274-5477 |
Chicago Department of Human Services - South Chicago 8759 S Commercial Ave Chicago IL 60617 312-747-0331 |
Chicago Anti-Hunger Federation 4345 W Division St Chicago IL 60651 773-252-3663 |
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| Common Pantry 3744 N Damen Ave Chicago IL 60618 773-327-0553 |
Chicago Urban League 4510 S Michigan Ave Chicago IL 60653 773-285-5800 |
Chicago Department of Human Services 1615 W Chicago Ave Chicago IL 60622 312-746-8545 |
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| Howard Area Community Center 7648 N Paulina St Chicago IL 60626 773-262-6622 |
Door of Hope 5313 S Indiana Ave Chicago IL 60615 773-624-0586 |
Chicago Department of Human Services - Garfield Center 10 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL 60612 312-746-5400 |
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| Korean American Community Services - Senior Housing MooGoong 4300 N California Ave Chicago IL 60618 773-583-5501 |
Firman Community Services 5401 S Wentworth Ave Chicago IL 60609 773-373-3400 |
Circle Urban Ministries 118 N Central Ave Chicago IL 60644 773-921-1446 |
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| Lakeview Pantry 3831 N Broadway Ave Chicago IL 60613 773-525-1777 |
Firman Community Services 144 W 47th St Chicago IL 60609 773-373-3400 |
Erie Family Health Center - Humboldt Park 2750 W North Ave Chicago IL 60647 312-666-3494 |
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| Saint Augustine's Center for American Indians 4512 N Sheridan Rd Chicago IL 60640 773-784-1050 |
Firman Community Services - Food Pantry 4644 S Dearborn St Chicago IL 60609 773-373-3400 |
Erie Neighborhood House 1347 W Erie St Chicago IL 60622 312-666-3430 |
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| Shalva 1610 W Highland Ave Chicago IL 60660 773-583-4673 |
Firman Community Services - School Age Program 4644 S Dearborn St Chicago IL 60609 773-373-3400 |
Family Focus - Lawndale 3517 W Arthington St Chicago IL 60624 773-372-5057 |
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| Teen Living Programs 3179 N Broadway Ave Chicago IL 60657 773-883-0025 |
Kenwood Oakland Community Organization 1005 E 43rd St Chicago IL 60653 773-548-7500 |
Habilitative Systems 415 S Kilpatrick Ave Chicago IL 60644 773-261-2252 |
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| Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois - Chicago South 6127 S University Ave Chicago IL 60637 773-753-0600 |
Latino Youth 2001 S California Chicago IL 60623 773-364-2150 |
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| Matthew House 3722-28 S Indiana Ave Chicago IL 60653 773-536-2528 |
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly 355 N Ashland Ave Chicago IL 60607 312-455-1000 |
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| Olive Branch Mission 6310 S Claremont Ave Chicago IL 60636 773-476-6200 |
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois - Hispanic Outreach 2759 S Karlov Ave Chicago IL 60623 773-277-7330 |
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| Roseland Christian Ministries Center 10858 S Michigan Ave Chicago IL 60628 773-264-5665 |
Northwestern University Settlement Association 1400 W Augusta Blvd Chicago IL 60622 773-278-7471 |
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| Salvation Army - Corps Community Center Midway Citadel 5036 W 47th St Chicago IL 60638 773-838-8005 |
Onward Neighborhood House 600 N Leavitt St Chicago IL 60612 312-666-6726 |
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| Salvation Army - Corps Community Center Red Shield Complex, Englewood Community Services 845 W 69th St Chicago IL 60621 773-382-4650 |
Pilsen Wellness Center Administrative Office 2319 S Damen Ave Chicago IL 60608 773-357-0832 |
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| South Central Community Services 8316 S Ellis Ave Chicago IL 60619 773-483-0900 |
Salvation Army - Corps Community Center Midwest 20 S Campbell Ave Chicago IL 60612 312-733-4801 |
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| Will Feed Community Organization 6401 S Sangamon St Chicago IL 60621 773-651-9220 |
Salvation Army - Corps Community Center Temple 1 N Ogden Ave Chicago IL 60607 312-492-6803 |
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| Woodlawn Organization 6040 S Harper Ave Chicago IL 60637 773-288-5840 |
Society of Saint Vincent DePaul 651 W Lake St Chicago IL 60661 312-655-7181 |
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| Greater Chicago Food Depository 4100 W Ann Lurie Pl Chicago IL 60632 773-247-3663 |
Tabitha Community Services 550 N Pine Ave Chicago IL 60644 773-261-1100 |
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| Vital Bridges 4121 W Lake St Chicago IL 60624 773-665-1000 |
Emergency Assistance - Shelters
| Chicago Loop | Chicago North | Chicago Northwest | Chicago South | Chicago West |
| CEDA Administrative Office 208 S La Salle St Chicago IL 60604 312-795-8844 |
Genesis House 2815 W 5th Ave Chicago IL 60612 773-533-5600 |
Catholic Charities Chicago - Saint Sylvester Center 2915 W Palmer St Chicago IL 60647 312-265-7000 |
Clara's House Shelter 1650 W 62nd St Chicago IL 60636 773-778-2811 |
Catholic Charities Chicago 721 N La Salle St Chicago IL 60610 312-265-7000 |
| Housing Action Illinois 11 E Adams St Chicago IL 60603 312-939-6074 |
Howard Brown Health Center 4025 N Sheridan Rd Chicago IL 60613 773-388-1600 |
Salvation Army - Suburban Service Extension 5040 N Pulaski Rd Chicago IL 60630 773-205-3520 |
Door of Hope 5313 S Indiana Ave Chicago IL 60615 773-624-0586 |
Chicago Department of Human Services 1615 W Chicago Ave Chicago IL 60622 312-746-8545 |
| Pacific Garden Mission 1458 S Canal St Chicago IL 60607 312-492-9410 |
Jesus People USA 920 W Wilson Ave Chicago IL 60640 773-561-2450 |
Institute of Women Today - Maria Shelter 7320 S Yale Ave Chicago IL 60621 773-994-5350 |
Franciscan Outreach - House of Mary and Joseph 2715 W Harrison St Chicago IL 60622 773-265-6683 |
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| Lincoln Park Community Shelter 600 W Fullerton Pkwy Chicago IL 60614 773-549-6111 |
Matthew House 3722-28 S Indiana Ave Chicago IL 60653 773-536-2528 |
Franciscan Outreach - Marquard Center 1645 W LeMoyne St Chicago IL 60622 773-278-6724 |
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| Lincoln Park Community Shelter 638 W Demming Pl Chicago IL 60614 773-549-6111 |
Olive Branch Mission 6310 S Claremont Ave Chicago IL 60636 773-476-6200 |
Gospel League Home 955 W Grand Ave Chicago IL 60622 312-243-2480 |
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| REST 941 W Lawrence Ave Chicago IL 60640 773-784-0909 |
Port Ministries 5013 S Hermitage Ave Chicago IL 60609 773-778-5955 |
Habilitative Systems 415 S Kilpatrick Ave Chicago IL 60644 773-261-2252 |
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| REST - Men's Shelter 941 W Lawrence Ave Chicago IL 60640 773-989-9882 |
Inner Voice 1621 W Walnut St Chicago IL 60612 312-226-2730 |
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| REST - Support Center 941 W Lawrence Ave Chicago IL 60640 773-989-9882 |
Inner Voice - Emergency Shelter Response Network 1639 W Walnut St Chicago IL 60612 312-226-2730 |
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| REST - Women's Shelter 1011 W Wilson Ave Chicago IL 60640 773-728-1458 |
Interfaith House 3456 W Franklin Blvd Chicago IL 60624 773-533-6013 |
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| Methodist Youth Services 954 W Washington St Chicago IL 60607 312-733-8810 |
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| San Jose Obrero Mission 1856 S Loomis St Chicago IL 60608 312-243-4347 |
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| Sisterhouse 851 N Leamington Ave Chicago IL 60651 773-626-0525 |
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| Tabitha Community Services 550 N Pine Ave Chicago IL 60644 773-261-1100 |
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| Victory Outreach 2745 W North Ave Chicago IL 60647 773-486-8583 |
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