Chicago, IL Assistance Programs

Below we the Chicago assistance programs.

If you would like to see ALL of the assistance programs in Cook County community resources, visit the link below: All Cook County Assistance

Services Provided on this page:
> Food Assistance. ie. pantries, soup kitchens
> Help Paying Bills ie. rent assistance ..
> Homeless Assistance ie. shelters, day shelters, homeless assistance
> Numerous Helpful programs not listed above ie. bus tickets, free rides

Assistance Programs In Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL Food Assistance

Our list of food assistance programs includes: food pantries, soup kitchens, congregate meal programs in Cook County.

Oxford House for Men - Chambers South

9241 S Halsted Street
Chicago, IL - 60620
(773) 855-8577
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - D'Amouri

5441 S. Wood St
Chicago, IL - 60609
773-424-6029
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Women & Children - Abbey

7759 S Union St
Chicago, IL - 60620
(773) 488-2188
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Emmaus Ministries

4201 North Troy Street
Chicago, IL - 60618
(773) 334-6063
Free job Finding Assistance, Laundry Facilities, Bathing Facilities, Clothing, Meals...

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Chicago, IL Rent and Bill Pay Assistance

Our financial assistance programs include rent assistance, bill pay services, prescription assistance programs, utility assistance, mortgage assistance programs in Cook County.

Illinois Spina Bifida Association

2211 North Oak Park Avenue
Chicago, IL - 60707
(773) 444-0305
Specialized Information and Referral, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Temporary Financial Assistance, Scholarships...

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National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Greater Illinois Chapter

525 West Monroe Street, Suite 1510
Chicago, IL - 60661
(312) 421-4500
Medical Information Lines, Temporary Financial Assistance...

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Family Focus Lawndale

3517 W. Arthington Street
Chicago, IL - 60624
(773)722-5057
Family Focus offers a wide range of family support programs for children and families, plus outreach, referral and crisis services at our 7 direct service centers in communities throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. Programs offered; parents of young children, pregnant teens and teen parents, children and teens in school, adult services, other family support programming..

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Family Focus Englewood

6727 S.Western Ave.
Chicago, IL - 60636
(773)962-0366
Family Focus offers a wide range of family support programs for children and families, plus outreach, referral and crisis services at our 7 direct service centers in communities throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. Programs offered: Parents of Young Children, Pregnant Teens and Teen Parents, Children and Teens in School, Adult Services, Other Family Support Programming...

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Community Emergency Shelter Organization

1313 S. Wabash
Chicago, IL - 60605
(312)913-2030
The Community Emergency Shelter Organization (CESO) was organized in 1982 to facilitate the transition of homeless people from homelessness to independence. CESO works to find creative, effective solutions to homelessness and enhance the system of services for homeless people in metropolitan Chicago. CESO currently operates three program divisions: Partnership to End Homelessness, Management Support Services, and Homeless Helpline...

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Family Focus - Nuestra Familia

4145 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL - 60639
(773)276-0940
Services: Family Focus provides a wide range of family support programs for children and families, as well as outreach, referral, and crisis services at their 7 direct service centers in communities throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. Programs offered; Parents of young children, pregnant teens and adolescent parents, children and adolescents in school, Adult Services, Other Family Support Programs. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ..

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Chicago, IL Homeless Shelters and Homeless Assistance

Our list of homeless programs include emergency homeless shelters, day shelters, homeless resources for men, women, and families. Free public showers, etc

National Runaway Switchboard

3080 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL - 60657
(800)786-2929
A 24-hour hotline providing crisis intervention, information and referral, message delivery and conferencing service, free bus rides home for qualified runaway/homeless youth via Greyhound..

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Chicago, IL Various Assistance Programs

Below we list the helpful resource programs we have found in Cook County.

Hall Branch Library

4801 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL - 60615
312-747-2541
Free Tax Preparation for Elderly and Low Income Families...

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Little Village Branch Library

2311 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL - 60623
312-747-6082
Free Tax Preparation for Elderly and Low Income Families...

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Vodak East Side Branch Library

3710 E 106th St
Chicago, IL - 60617
312-747-5500
Free Tax Preparation for Elderly and Low Income Families...

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South East Chicago Senior Center

9333 S Burley Ave
Chicago, IL - 60617
773-721-9100
Free Tax Preparation for Elderly and Low Income Families...

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Carter Woodson Regional Library

9525 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL - 60628
312-747-6901
Free Tax Preparation for Elderly and Low Income Families...

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Abbott Park Satellite Ctr

49 E 95th St
Chicago, IL - 60619
312-745-3493
Free Tax Preparation for Elderly and Low Income Families...

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Englewood Ada Niles Center

653 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL - 60621
312-745-3329
Free Tax Preparation for Elderly and Low Income Families...

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Avalon Park Branch Library

8140 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL - 60617
312-745-5234
Free Tax Preparation for Elderly and Low Income Families...

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Mathers Cafe Central

3235 N Central Ave
Chicago, IL - 60634
773-205-3300
Free Tax Preparation for Elderly and Low Income Families...

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Chicago Hearing Society

2001 North Clybourn Avenue, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL - 60614
(773) 248-9121
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling, Sign Language Interpretation, Audiology, Hearing Screening, Hearing Aid Evaluations, Crime Victim Support, Tax Preparation Assistance...

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Christ Universal Temple

11901 S. Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL - 60643
773-568-2282
Free Tax Preparation for Elderly and Low Income Families...

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Lupus Society of Illinois

411 South Wells Street, Suite 710
Chicago, IL - 60607
(312) 542-0002
Medical Information Lines, Medical Expense Assistance...

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Whitney Young Branch Library

7901 S Martin Luther King Dr
Chicago, IL - 60619
312-744-0039
They provide Free Tax Preparation for Elderly and Low Income Families. ..

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Mathers Cafe Higgins

7134 W Higgins Ave
Chicago, IL - 60656
773-774-4804
They offer free tax preparation for elderly and low income families. ..

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Northeast (Levy) Senior Center

2019 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL - 60625
312-744-0784
Services: Tax-free preparation for seniors and low-income families. ..

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Jeffrey Manor Branch Library

2401 E 100th St
Chicago, IL - 60617
312-747-6479
Services: Free Tax Preparation for Elderly and Low-Income Families. Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ..

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Francis J Atlas Community Senior Ctr

1767 E 79th St.
Chicago, IL - 60649
312-747-0189
Services: Free tax preparation for seniors and low-income families. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ..

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Center on Halsted

3656 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL - 60613
(773) 472-6469
Services: Specialized information and referral, counseling services, employment preparation, HIV testing, general legal aid. Hours of Operation: Friday - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. ..

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Chatham Senior Center

8300 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL - 60619
773-488-1333
Services: Free tax preparation for seniors and low-income families. ..

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Government and Local Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance

There are many non-profit and government based organizations dedicated to providing low income housing and support. We find them for you.

Food Pantry Assistance

Food pantries, soup kitchens, food baskets. We find these local resources and list them.

Free clothing assistance

Thousands of churches and religious organizations offer low-cost or free drug and alcohol treatment as part of their missions.

Financial Assistance

There are many financial assistance programs such as TANF Cash Assistance and other bill pay resources. We help uncover those for you.