Information & Resources
Locations & Hours
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Built in 2019 on the site of La Casa Norte’s (LCN) original Humboldt Park office, our state-of-the-art community center houses a food pantry, medical clinic, youth drop-in, administrative and case management offices, community room, and Pierce House — 25 units of permanent supportive apartments for youth and youth-led families.
LCN Community Center & HQ
Address: 3533 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Hours: Mon.- Fri., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Contact: 773.276.4900 | info@lacasanorte.org
El Mercadito | Food Pantry
Address: 3533 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Hours: Mon., Wed., & Fri., 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact: 773.525.1777
More Info: here
Howard Brown Health | Medical Clinic
Address: 3533 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Hours: Mon., Wed., & Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hours: Tues., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hours: Thurs., 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Contact: 773.388.1600
More info: here
Casa Corazón | Youth Drop-In Center
Address: 3533 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ages: 16-24
Contact: 773.276.4900, x 241
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El Mercadito | Food Pantry
Address: 3533 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Hours: Mon., Wed., & Fri., 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact: 773.525.1777
More Info: here
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Howard Brown Health | Medical Clinic
Address: 3533 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Hours: Mon., Wed., & Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hours: Tues., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hours: Thurs., 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Contact: 773.388.1600
More info: here
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Casa Corazón | Emergency Shelter #1
Address: 1736 W. 47th St., Chicago, IL 60629
Hours: 24/7
Ages: 18-24
Capacity: 30 beds
Contact: 773.276.4900, x 253
Back of the Yards
Casa Corazón | Emergency Shelter #2
Address: 1940 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Hours: 24/7
Ages: 18-24
Capacity: 10 beds
Contact: 773.276.4900, x 290
Logan Square
Casa Corazón | Emergency Shelter #3
Pregnant & Parenting Youth
Address: 1942 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Hours: 24/7
Ages: 18-24 (and clients’ young children)
Capacity: 5 private rooms
Contact: 773.276.4900, x 292
Logan Square
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Casa Corazón | Youth Drop-In Center #1
Address: 3533 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ages: 16-24
Contact: 773.276.4900, x 241
Humboldt Park
Casa Corazón | Youth Drop-In Center #2
Address: 1736 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60629
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Ages: 16-24
Contact: 773.276.4900, x 251
Back of the Yards
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La Casa Norte Community Assistance Office
Address: 2523 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60632
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Contact: 773.276.4900, x 233
Brighton Park
Agency Details
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[ EMAIL ]
General inquiries | info@lacasanorte.org
Donation inquiries | donate@lacasanorte.org
Media inquiries | media@lacasanorte.org
Food pantry-specific volunteer inquiries | volunteers@nourishinghopechi.org
All other volunteer inquiries | volunteer@lacasanorte.org
[ PHONE ]
Main line | 773.276.4900
Community assistance office | 773.276.4900, x 233
Shelter #1 - Back of the Yards | 773.276.4900, x 253
Shelter #2 - Logan Square | 773.276.4900, x 290
Shelter #3 - Logan Square | 773.276.4900, x 292
Drop-in #1 - Humboldt Park | 773.276.4900, x 241
Drop-in #2 - Back of the Yards | 773.276.4900, x 251
El Mercadito food pantry - Humboldt Park | 773.525.1777
Howard Brown Health clinic - Humboldt Park | 773.388.1600
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[ MISSION ]
La Casa Norte's mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. We provide access to stable housing and deliver comprehensive services that act as a catalyst to transform lives and communities.
[ HISTORY ]
La Casa Norte began operations in 2002 as a two-person team working from a small West Side storefront. Now in our 22nd year and with a staff of 85, we are one of Chicago’s largest youth social service agencies.
Through years of development and recalibration, La Casa Norte has honed a Housing First, Continuum of Care service model that is bilingual, trauma-informed, culturally competent, and impactful. We deliver a coordinated network of youth drop-ins, emergency shelters, and supportive housing programs (short term, transitional, and permanent) – all supplemented with 1:1 case management and holistic services.
By alleviating the immediate stressors of housing and food insecurity, clients are able to dedicate the emotional bandwidth needed to successfully pursue academic goals, increase employability, develop financial literacy, address mental health, and plan for the future. These are, in their totality, life-long lessons that position clients to not only secure permanent housing and stable employment, but to thrive there.
[ IMPACT ]
In 2019, La Casa Norte served 5,000 clients; in 2023, we served nearly 23,000.
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[ EMERGENCY SHELTERS ]
Casa Corazón | Emergency Shelter #1
Casa Corazón | Emergency Shelter #2
Casa Corazón | Emergency Shelter #3
[ DROP-IN CENTERS ]
Casa Corazón | Youth Drop-In Center #1
Casa Corazón | Youth Drop-In Center #2
[ HOUSING PROGRAMS ]
Transitional Housing | Solid Ground
Rapid Re-Housing | Flexible Housing Pool
Rapid Re-Housing | Keep Empowering Young Adults to Succeed
Permanent Supportive Housing | Palante
Permanent Supportive Housing | Solid Foundations
Permanent Supportive Housing | Pierce House
[ OUTREACH PROGRAMS ]
Community Assistance | Public Health Ambasssadors
[ SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ]
Case management
Food pantry
Medical clinic
Workforce development
Academic scholarships
Mental health services
Anger management
Art therapy
Health care
Extracurricular excursions for youth
Digital & financial literacy workshops
Transportation assistance
Parenting classes
Health & sexual education classes for youth
Peer mentorship
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[ SOCIAL MEDIA ]
La Casa Norte Facebook
La Casa Norte Instagram
La Casa Norte LinkedIn
La Casa Norte Threads
La Casa Norte Twitter/X
La Casa Norte YouTube
[ NEWS MEDIA ]
Read up on LCN media spotlights here.
For media inquiries, please email media@lacasanorte.org.
[ BLOG ]
Check out La Casa Norte’s blog, which features agency updates and client testimonials.
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Jan. 1 | New Year's Day
Jan. 15 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
May 27 | Memorial Day
July 4 | Independence Day
Sept. 2 | Labor Day
Nov. 28 & 29 | Thanksgiving
Dec. 24 | Christmas Eve
Dec. 25 | Christmas Day
Dec. 31 | New Year's Eve
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Get Involved
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May 30 | Education Luncheon
July 18 | Hope for Homes Day
Aug. 24 | "Strike Out Homelessness" Bowling Fundraiser
Oct. 13 | BOA Chicago Marathon
Oct. 25 | Gala ¡Esperanza!
Dec. 2 | GivingTuesday 2024
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La Casa Norte actively engages volunteers in our work. Volunteers pitch in to assemble hygiene kits for youth at our emergency shelters, prepare lunches, cook meals, distribute food pantry donations, and help organize clothing drives.
[ LCN VOLUNTEER IMPACT DAYS ]
La Casa Norte holds quarterly Volunteer Impact Days at our Humboldt Park community center (3533 W North Ave), bringing together volunteers from across Chicagoland looking to give back.
Groups of 20-30 volunteers assist with projects such as painting, planting flowers, preparing bagged lunches, and assembling hygiene kits. Activities are organized and facilitated by LCN’s volunteer coordinator and require little to no training.
2024 Volunteer Impact Day Dates:
March 21 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
June 20 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sept. 26 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dec. 3 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Interested individuals and groups can sign up HERE.
[ EL MERCADITO FOOD PANTRY ]
Volunteers are greatly needed at El Mercadito food pantry, located on the first floor of La Casa Norte’s Humboldt Park community center (3533 W North Ave) and managed by Nourishing Hope.
Mondays | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and/or 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Tuesdays | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and/or 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Wednesdays | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and/or 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Register for a volunteer shift HERE.
[ QUESTIONS? ]
For La Casa Norte volunteer questions and inquiries, email:
For volunteer questions about El Mercadito food pantry, email:
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* GivingTuesday 2024 donations can be made HERE
ONLINE
To make a donation online: click here
BY MAIL
La Casa Norte
3533 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
ATTN: Development
AMAZON WISH LIST
Link to wish list: here
Items purchased go directly to youth and family clients experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Chicago.QUESTIONS?
Email donate@lacasanorte.org
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La Casa Norte's associate board -- the Next Generation Board -- is a group of enthusiastic young professionals committed to helping community members in need. Over the past ten years, this associate board has served as ambassadors who support our mission through fundraising, networking, volunteerism, and advocacy.
To be considered, please submit an interest form.
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Interested in working at La Casa Norte? Join our collaborative team working to end homelessness.
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Stay up to date on all things La Casa Norte by subscribing to our monthly newsletter at the bottom of this page.
Housing Programs
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Solid Ground
Location: Humboldt Park (exact location disclosed upon placement)
Eligibility: Unhoused male-identifying youth ages 18-21
Capacity: 16 private bedrooms
Placements via: Chicago Coordinated Entry System
Keep Empowering Young Adults to Succeed
Location: Citywide scattered-site apartments
Eligibility: Unhoused young adults ages 18-30 who are concurrently navigating a positive HIV diagnosis
Placements via: AIDS Foundation of Chicago
Flexible Housing Pool
Location: Citywide scattered-site apartments
Eligibility: Unhoused youth and families of all ages
Placements via: Chicago Coordinated Entry System
[ PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING ]
Pierce House
Location: La Casa Norte’s Humboldt Park Community Center
Eligibility: Unhoused youth ages 18-24 and youth-led families
Capacity: 25 apartments
Placements via: Chicago Coordinated Entry System
Palante
Location: Citywide scattered-site apartments
Eligibility: Unhoused youth and families of all ages
Placements via: Chicago Coordinated Entry System
Solid Foundations
Location: Citywide scattered-site apartments
Eligibility: Unhoused youth and families of all ages
Placements via: Chicago Coordinated Entry System
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In addition to emergency shelters and daytime drop-in centers, La Casa Norte offers a variety of transitional, rapid, and permanent supportive housing programs.
All La Casa Norte housing placements (transitional, rapid, and permanent) are made via Chicago’s Coordinated Entry System.
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The Coordinated Entry System (CES) is designed to ensure that all people experiencing a housing crisis have fair and equal access to the service system, no matter where or when they present for services.
For this reason, La Casa Norte does not make housing placements through direct referral; instead, all placements must come through the Coordinated Entry System.
A key feature of CES is that it coordinates housing and homeless assistance to prioritize those with the most severe service needs. This allows individuals/families experiencing or at risk of homelessness to be quickly identified, assessed, referred, and connected to housing and homeless assistance based on their unique needs and background.
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[ STEP 1: LOCATE AN ACCESS POINT ]
ACCESS POINTS are official locations that administer Coordinated Entry System (CES) housing assessments.
A list of in-person Access Points can be found HERE.
[ STEP 2: COMPLETE A HOUSING ASSESSMENT ]
Coordinated Entry System housing assessments must be administered by a SKILLED ASSESSOR -- a trained professional who can officially administer and process CES housing assessments.
The CES housing assessment was created to identify the right program to meet each applicant’s unique needs. Typically, the assessment process takes 20-30 minutes.
[ STEP 3: WAIT TO BE MATCHED ]
After administering a housing assessment, a Skilled Assessor will enter the information into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Put simply, this is an online database that centralizes information (e.g., available housing units, applicant eligibility, etc.).
Though each applicant's individual wait time will vary, the process of matching a person/family to a housing program is as follows:
Each time a program vacancy occurs, housing providers (like La Casa Norte) alert the Coordinated Entry System. Once alerted, this system blindly assesses and subsequently identifies the most suitable program candidate based on information gathered in the CES housing assessment. The identified applicant's contact information is then shared with the housing provider, who reaches out directly to the applicant. If, after speaking, the applicant and housing provider are in agreement as to the suitability of the placement, the move-in process may soon begin!
[ QUESTIONS? ]
For more information, please contact the Coordinated Entry Call Center at 312.361.1707 (M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
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The Coordinated Entry System is designed to ensure that all people experiencing a housing crisis have fair and equal access to the service system, no matter where or when they present for services.
For this reason, La Casa Norte does not make housing placements through direct referral; instead, placements must come through the Coordinated Entry System.
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To be eligible for La Casa Norte's housing programs (transitional, rapid, and permanent), clients must be 18 years or older.
[ EXTERNAL RESOURCES ]
360 Youth Services | Housing Programs (ages 13-24)
IDHS | Homeless Youth Provider Agencies List (ages 12-24)
Mercy Home | Youth Residential Program (ages 12+)
The Night Ministry | 120-Day Interim Housing Project (ages 14-20)
PRCC | El Rescate Transitional Living Program (ages 12-18)
Shelter, Inc. | Housing Programs (ages 14-24)
Youth Outreach Services | Housing Programs (ages 16-24)
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Yes; although 18- to 24-year-olds are the focus of much of La Casa Norte's housing programs, our Palante permanent supportive housing program serves adults and families of all ages, with scattered-site apartments throughout Chicago.
Rental Assistance
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No, La Casa Norte does not currently offer eviction assistance. Agencies that do offer these services include:
Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt
Hours: M-F, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Contact: 855.956.5763
Provides free legal assistance to unrepresented tenants regardless of income.
Eviction Help Illinois
Contact: 855.631.0811
FAQ: here
Law Center for Better Housing’s Rentervention
Contact: here
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No, La Casa Norte does not offer mortgage-related financial assistance.
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No; although La Casa Norte has offered rental assistance programming in the past, this program recently concluded.
Organizations that do offer rental assistance include:
[RENTAL ASSISTANCE ]
Catholic Charities | Rent & Utilities Assistance
City of Chicago | IL Emergency Rental Assistance Programs
DFSS | Rental Assistance Program Info
[ RENTAL GUIDANCE ]
Brighton Park Neighborhood Council | Rental Counseling
Center for Changing Lives | Financial & Housing Coaching
LUCHA | Community Resource Guide
LUCHA | Fair Housing Legal Counseling & Education
[ UTILITY BILL ASSISTANCE ]
CEDA | Utility Bill Assistance
DCEO | Utility Bill Assistance
EAA | Energy Assistance
[ AFFORDABLE HOUSING ]
IL Housing Search | Affordable Housing Locator
Lutheran Social Services of IL | Affordable Housing Services
Resurrection Project | Affordable Housing
[ FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ]
All Chicago | Emergency Fund
Volunteers
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La Casa Norte actively engages volunteers in our work. Volunteers pitch in to assemble hygiene kits for youth at our emergency shelters, prepare lunches, cook meals, distribute food pantry donations, and help organize clothing drives.
[ VOLUNTEER IMPACT DAYS ]
New in 2024, La Casa Norte is holding quarterly Volunteer Impact Days at our Humboldt Park community center (3533 W North Ave) to bring together volunteers from across Chicagoland looking to give back. Groups of 20-30 volunteers assist with projects such as painting, planting flowers, preparing bagged lunches, and assembling hygiene kits. Activities are organized and facilitated by LCN’s volunteer coordinator and require little to no training. Volunteer Impact Day dates in 2024 are as follows:
March 21, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
June 20, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sept. 26, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dec. 3, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Interested individuals and groups can sign up HERE.
[ QUESTIONS? ]
For La Casa Norte volunteer questions and inquiries, please email:
For food pantry-specific volunteer questions and inquiries, please email:
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2024 VOLUNTEER IMPACT DAY DATES
March 21, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
June 20, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sept. 26, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dec. 3, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Interested individuals and groups can sign up here.
QUESTIONS?
Email: volunteer@lacasanorte.org
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Volunteers are greatly needed at El Mercadito food pantry, located on the first floor of La Casa Norte’s Humboldt Park community center (3533 W North Ave).
VOLUNTEER SHIFTS
Mondays | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and/or 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Wednesdays | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and/or 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Fridays | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and/or 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Each shift can accommodate up to 10 volunteers. Volunteers distribute food to clients, stock shelves, unload deliveries, and sort donations. For safety and ease of movement, closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing are encouraged.
Nourishing Hope (formerly Lakeview Pantry) manages El Mercadito, and you can register for a volunteer shift here.
QUESTIONS?
Donations
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ONLINE
To make a donation online, click here
BY MAIL
La Casa Norte
3533 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
ATTN: Development
QUESTIONS?
Email donate@lacasanorte.org
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Yes, La Casa Norte’s Amazon wish list can be found HERE.
All items purchased go directly to youth and family clients experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Chicago.
Currently, our most pressing donation needs are men's and women's socks.
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La Casa Norte is not currently able to accept used clothing donations. We appreciate your understanding.
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La Casa Norte is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization; our Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4041525.
External Resources
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[ 3-1-1 ]
Chicago 311 provides homelessness prevention and shelter information, as well as a variety of options designed to help improve residents’ quality of life.
If you are in immediate need of shelter, please dial 3-1-1 and request “Short-Term Help."
You can also download the CHI311 app by visiting 311.chicago.gov.
[ PUBLIC BENEFITS ]
Esperanza Health Centers | Health Benefits Assistance
GCFD | Public Benefits Application Assistance
[ LEGAL AID ]
Catholic Charities | Immigrant & Refugee Legal Aid
CCH | The Law Project
Increase the Peace | Legal Aid
LUCHA | Fair Housing Legal Counseling & Education
Pilsen Neighbors Community Council | Immigration & Expungement
Resurrection Project | Immigration Legal Services
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[ 3-1-1 ]
Llame al 3-1-1 para solicitar "ayuda a corto plazo." A través de la línea 3-1-1, se puede solicitar asistencia e información sobre la prevención de personas sin hogar. Sin embargo, si su vida o la de otra persona está en peligro inminente, llame al 9-1-1.
Los residentes también pueden hacer una nueva solicitud, comprobar el estado de las solicitudes existentes marcando 3-1-1, descargando la App CHI311, o en https://311.chicago.gov.
[ RECURSOS PARA MIGRANTES ]
Center for Changing Lives | Calendario de Eventos y Talleres Gratuitos
Ciudad de Chicago | Recursos para Migrantes Recién Llegados
Ciudad de Chicago | Solicitud Para La Tarjeta Municipal de Chicago
Frida Community Organization | Servicios de Inmigración
National Immigrant Justice Center | Recursos Legales y Sociales
National Immigrant Justice Center | Servicios Legales para Solicitantes de Asilo
Onward Neighborhood House | Centro de Bienvenida para Migrantes
[ REFUGIOS DE EMERGENCIA ]
Family Rescue | Rescate Familiar para Sobrevivientes de Violencia Doméstica
WomensLaw | Recursos y Refugios de Emergencia para Mujeres en Chicago
[ ASISTENCIA DE ALQUILER ]
Ciudad de Chicago | El programa de asistencia para el pago de alquiler
Eviction Help IL | Ayuda para desalojos
Eviction Help IL | Preguntas frecuentes sobre el proceso judicial de desalojo
Eviction Help IL | Programa de asistencia de renta basado en la corte de IL
[ RECURSOS GENERALES ]
GCFD | Alimentos, pañales, y programas de asistencia gratuitos para familias
GCFD | Encuentre pañales gratis
GCFD | Solicite beneficios alimenticios y médicos en IL
[ DESPENSAS DE ALIMENTOS ]
GCFD | Despensas y programas de alimentos en Chicago y el condado de Cook
EL LADO OESTE
3533 W North Ave
773.525.1777
Lun., mar., y mier., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
¡OJO! A partir del 16 de julio de 2024, el horario del Mercadito cambiará al siguiente:
Lun., mar., y vier., 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
2704 W North Ave
773.384.2200
Sab., 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
2859 W Jackson Blvd
773.584.4539
Mier., 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Vier., 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
2124 S Ashland Ave
info@pilsenfoodpantry.com
773.812.3150
Lun., mar., mier., & vier., 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Juev., 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
1510 N Claremont Ave
773.278.4808
Juev., 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
2316 S Damen Ave
773.579.0832
Juev., 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Vier., 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
EL LADO SUR
4537 S Ashland Ave
773.376.9425
Mar. & juev., 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Mier., 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Chosen Bethel Family Ministries
6201 S Sangamon St
888.834.9414
Lun., 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Juev., 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
5856 S Wabash Ave
773.667.6020
Mier., 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
2701 S Lawndale Ave
312.736.2466
Mar. & juev., 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Mier., 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Sab., 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
838 W Marquette Rd
773.351.3336
Mar. & Juev., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
1538 W 69th St
708.595.5275
Juev., 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
EL LADO NORTE
2505 N Kedzie Blvd
773.499.9763
Vier., 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
4256 N Ridgeway Ave
info@irvingparkfoodpantry.org
773.283.6296
Mier., 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
2649 N Francisco Ave
312.860.9924
Mier., 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
3945 N Sheridan Rd
773.525.1777
Lun., mier., vier., & sab., 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Mar. & juev., 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
2145 N Halsted St
312.278.4130
Mar. & juev., 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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[ WEST SIDE ]
3533 W North Ave
773.525.1777
Mon., Wed., Fri., 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
2704 W North Ave
773.384.2200
Sat., 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
2859 W Jackson Blvd
773.584.4539
Wed., 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Fri., 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
2124 S Ashland Ave
info@pilsenfoodpantry.com
773.812.3150
Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri., 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Thur., 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
1510 N Claremont Ave
773.278.4808
Thurs., 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
2316 S Damen Ave
773.579.0832
Thurs., 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Fri., 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
[ SOUTH SIDE ]
4537 S Ashland Ave
773.376.9425
Tues. & Thurs., 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Wed., 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Chosen Bethel Family Ministries
6201 S Sangamon St
888.834.9414
Mon., 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Thur., 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
5856 S Wabash Ave
773.667.6020
Wed., 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
2701 S Lawndale Ave
312.736.2466
Tues. & Thurs., 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wed., 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat., 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
838 W Marquette Rd
773.351.3336
Tues. & Thur., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
1538 W 69th St
708.595.5275
Thur., 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
[ NORTH SIDE ]
2505 N Kedzie Blvd
773.499.9763
Fri., 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
4256 N Ridgeway Ave
info@irvingparkfoodpantry.org
773.283.6296
Wed., 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
2649 N Francisco Ave
312.860.9924
Wed., 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
3945 N Sheridan Rd
773.525.1777
Mon., Wed., Fri., & Sat., 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tues. & Thur., 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
2145 N Halsted St
312.278.4130
Tues. & Thurs., 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
[ PANTRY LISTS & LOCATORS ]
GCFD | Food Pantry Locator
IDHS | List of Illinois Food Pantries
[ COMMUNITY MEALS ]
Catholic Charities | Community Meals
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[ EMERGENCY SHELTERS ]
A Safe Haven | Emergency Shelter (ages 18-24)
Connections for the Homeless | List of Chicagoland Shelters
Cornerstone Community Outreach | Family Shelter (all ages)
Cornerstone Community Outreach | 'Hannah House' Single Mothers Shelter
Covenant House Illinois | Crisis Shelter (ages 18-24)
The Harbour | Safe Harbour Emergency Shelter (ages 12-20)
Ignite | Bronzeville Youth Shelter (ages 14-17)
The Night Ministry | 120-Day Interim Housing Project (ages 14-20)
The Night Ministry | The Crib (ages 18-24)
Pacific Garden Mission | Emergency Shelter (all ages)
Unity Parenting | Ujima Village Youth Shelter (ages 18-24)
[ DROP-IN CENTERS ]
Association House of Chicago | Drop-In Center (adults)
Covenant House Illinois | Youth Drop-In Center (ages 18-24)
Howard Brown Health | Broadway Youth Center (ages 18-24)
Ignite | Community Hub & Drop-In Center (ages 14-26)
[ HOUSING PROGRAMS ]
Casa Central | La Posada Interim Housing for Families (ages 18+)
Collective Chicago | Transitional Shelter (ages 18-35)
Facing Forward to End Homelessness | Housing Programs
Heartland Alliance | Housing Programs
Housing Opportunities for Women (HOW) | Permanent Supportive Housing
Ignite | Housing Programs
Inner Voice | Transitional Housing Programs (adult males)
Inner Voice | Permanent Supportive Housing Programs (adult men & women)
New Moms | Housing Programs
Thresholds | Housing Programs
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[ RENTAL ASSISTANCE ]
Catholic Charities | Rent & Utility Assistance
City of Chicago | IL Emergency Rental Assistance Programs
DFSS | Rental Assistance Program Info
[ RENTAL GUIDANCE ]
All Chicago | Housing Instability Resources
Brighton Park Neighborhood Council | Rental Counseling
Center for Changing Lives | Financial & Housing Coaching
LUCHA | Community Resource Guide
LUCHA | Fair Housing Legal Counseling & Education
[ EVICTION ASSISTANCE ]
Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt | Free Legal Help
Eviction Help Illinois | Free Legal Help
Law Center for Better Housing | Rentervention Services
[ UTILITY BILL ASSISTANCE ]
CEDA | Utility Bill Assistance
DCEO | Utility Bill Assistance
EAA | Energy Assistance
[ AFFORDABLE HOUSING ]
IL Housing Search | Affordable Housing Locator
Lutheran Social Services of IL | Affordable Housing Services
Resurrection Project | Affordable Housing
[ FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ]
All Chicago | Emergency Fund
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[ EDUCATION ]
CCH | College Scholarships
Enlace Chicago | Education Programs & Opportunities
Frida Community Organization | Education Programs
Metropolitan Family Services | Education Programs
Pilsen Neighbors Community Council | Fiesta del Sol Scholarship
West Town Academy | Alternative High School (ages 16-21)
[ WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ]
Cara Chicago | Employment Pathways
Center for Changing Lives | Employment Coaching & Digital Literacy
Central States SER | Workforce Development Programs
FLV | Workforce Development for Small Businesses/Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Greater West Town | Job Placements for Adults
Greater West Town | Vocational Training Program
Illinois Works | Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Training
New Moms | Job Training Program
Rincon Family Services | Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Thresholds | Training & Workforce Development
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[ PHYSICAL HEALTH ]
CDPH | STI/HIV Testing & STI Treatment Locations
Esperanza Health Centers | Health Benefits Assistance
IDPH | Immunization Clinic Locator
Health Resourcs & Services Administration | Health Center Locator
The Night Ministry | Health Outreach Bus
[ MENTAL HEALTH ]
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | Talk to Someone Now
Chicago Department of Public Health | Mental Health Centers
City of Chicago | Mental Health Support Locator
Community Counseling Centers of Chicago | Request Services
Lutheran Social Services of IL | Mental Health Services
NAMI | Mental Health Resources
National Runaway Safeline | 24/7 Youth Crisis Line
SAMHSA | National Helpline
Thresholds | Centers for Mental Wellbeing
Thresholds | Intensive Outreach for Mental Health
Thresholds | Mobile Crisis Response Team
UCAN | Behavioral Health Services
[ SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS ]
Lutheran Social Services of IL | Alcohol/Drug Treatment Services
Maryville Academy | Family Behavioral Clinic
Rincon Family Services | Substance Use Disorder Resources
Thresholds | Mental Health Crisis Respite Center
Thresholds | Substance Use Treatment
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[ RECURSOS ]
Center for Changing Lives | Calendario de Eventos y Talleres Gratuitos
Ciudad de Chicago | Recursos para Migrantes Recién Llegados
Ciudad de Chicago | Solicitud Para La Tarjeta Municipal de Chicago
Frida Community Organization | Servicios de Inmigración
National Immigrant Justice Center | Recursos Legales y Sociales
National Immigrant Justice Center | Servicios Legales para Solicitantes de Asilo
Onward Neighborhood House | Centro de Bienvenida para Migrantes
[ RESOURCES ]
Catholic Charities | Immigrant & Refugee Legal Aid
Centro Romero | Latin American Legal Assistance Services Program
Enlace Chicago | Legal Clinic & Immigration Services
Erie Neighborhood House | Immigration & Citizenship Legal Services
Frida Community Organization | Immigration Services
IDHS | Support Services for Recent Arrivals
Immigrant Family Resource Program | Contact List
National Immigrant Law Center | Legal Services for Asylum Seekers
Onward Neighborhood House | Citizenship & Immigration Services
Palenque LSNA | Immigration Services
RefugeeOne | Programs
Rincon Family Services | Immigration Integration Department
[ WELCOMING CENTERS ]
City of Chicago | Illinois Welcoming Centers
Onward Neighborhood House | Welcoming Center for Migrants
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[ GENERAL RESOURCES ]
All Chicago | Resources for Families with Children
Casa Central | Children and Youth Services (ages 2-12)
Casa Central | 'Creciendo Juntos' Parental Support Program
Catholic Charities | Family Support
GCFD | Find Free Diapers
Maryville Academy | Crisis Nursery
Metropolitan Family Services | Healthy Families Program (ages 1-5 + caregiver/s)
Palenque LSNA | Parent Engagement Institute
Chicago Public Schools | Healthcare Resource Sheet
[ TEEN / YOUNG MOMS ]
Cornerstone Community Outreach | 'Hannah House' Single Mothers Shelter
Maryville Academy | Casa Imani Homes
Maryville Academy | Saint Mary of Celle
New Moms | Housing Programs
New Moms | Supportive Services
Unity Parenting & Counseling | Ujima STARS (ages 18-24)
[ YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES ]
After School Matters | Program Details
DFSS | One Summer Chicago Program
New Life Centers | After-School Programming & Education (grades 1-8)
New Life Centers | Open Gym (grades 6-12)
New Life Centers | Youth Empowerment Program
Palenque LSNA | Summer Social Justice Internships
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[ GENERAL INFO ]
Streetlight Chicago | Homeless Youth Resource Guide
[ DROP-IN CENTERS ]
Streetlight Chicago | Youth Drop-In Centers
[ EMERGENCY SHELTERS ]
The Harbour | Emergency Shelter (ages 12-20)
Ignite | Bronzeville Youth Shelter (ages 14-17)
The Night Ministry | The Crib (ages 18-24)
Unity Parenting | Ujima Village Youth Shelter (ages 18-24)
[ TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ]
PRCC | El Rescate Transitional Living Program (ages 12-18)
Unity Parenting & Counseling | Harmony Village (ages 18-24)
Unity Parenting & Counseling | Project Ignite (ages 18-24)
Unity Parenting & Counseling | Ujima STARS (ages 18-24)
[ LONG-TERM HOUSING ]
Unity Parenting & Counseling | Umoja Village (ages 18-24)
Mercy Home | Youth Residential Program (ages 12+)
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[ RESOURCES ]
AIDS Foundation Chicago | HIV & STI Testing
CALOR | Programs & Services
Care 2 Prevent | HIV & STI Testing & Prevention
Center on Halsted | Cyber Center & Computer Lab
Chicago House | HIV Centers & Services
Chicago House | TransLife Care
Howard Brown Health | Agency Locations
[ HOUSING & SHELTER ]
AIDS Foundation Chicago | Housing Resources
Center on Halsted | Housing Resources
Center on Halsted | Youth Housing Initiative
Howard Brown Health | Broadway Youth Center (ages 18-24)
The Night Ministry | 120-Day Interim Housing Project (ages 14-20)
PRCC | El Rescate Transitional Living Center (ages 12-20)
Unity Parenting & Counseling | Project Ignite (ages 18-24)
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[ RESOURCES ]
All Chicago | Resources for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Apna Ghar | Programs & Services
Between Friends | 24-Hour Helpline & Resources
Casa Central | Domestic Violence Prevention & Intervention
Catholic Charities | Domestic Violence Support
DFSS | Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Resources
IL Coalition Against Domestic Violence | IL Domestic Violence Hotline
Metropolitan Family Services | Domestic Violence Court Advocacy
The Network | IL Domestic Violence Hotline
[ SHELTERS ]
Metropolitan Family Services | Domestic Violence Shelter for Families
WINGS | Emergency Shelter & Safe House
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[ FOOD ]
Catholic Charities | Senior Meals & Nutrition
[ HOUSING ]
CHA | Housing Waitlist Portal (ages 55+)
H.O.M.E. | Senior Housing Programs
Lutheran Social Services of IL | Home-Based Care for Seniors
[ RESOURCES ]
Casa Central | Older Adult Resources
DFSS | Benefits and Services for Seniors
DFSS | Senior Centers
DFSS | Senior Services Contact Info
EAA | Emergency Home Repair
H.O.M.E. | Shopping Bus for Seniors
LUCHA | Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors
Metropolitan Family Services | Senior Services
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City of Chicago | Resources for Returning Residents
DFSS | Guide to Workforce Development Services for Returning Residents
Heartland Alliance | Heartland Re-Entry Program
IDES | Re-Entry Employment Service Program
Inner Voice | Helping Individuals Re-Enter Employment (HIRE)
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[ COOLING CENTERS ]
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | Cooling Center Locations
Chicago Park District | Cooling Center Locations
DFSS | Cooling Center Locations
[ WARMING CENTERS ]
DFSS | Warming Center Locations
[ WELL-BEING CHECKS ]
City resources and plans are more impactful with the support of every Chicagoan. We all should make a special effort to check on friends and neighbors during heat waves -- especially older adults, young children, and residents with special needs. If you are unable to make contact, you can request a well-being check by downloading the CHI311 app, visiting 311.chicago.gov, or calling 3-1-1.
