RESOURCES

Essential support services for our community

Essential Services

Our Resource page connects you to a variety of community organizations offering essential support services. From youth job programs and child care assistance to emergency shelter, food pantries, clothing, and health clinics. These resources are here to empower and uplift individual and families in need.

One Summer Chicago

Connecting youth to a successful future with a summer job in Chicago. Over 30,000 employment and internship opportunities for youth and young adults ages 14 to 24.

Summer Jobs Employment

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ENLACE: Immigration Support

Free over-the-phone legal advice through Enlace's Legal Clinic partner Beyond Legal Aid. Call their helpline for confidential support and advice: 872.267.2252. Available in English and Spanish.

Legal Support Immigration

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Catholic Charities

Emergency shelter, rental, utility, and crisis services. Financial assistance may be available for people at risk of eviction or utility shutoff due to a short-term, one-time crisis.

Housing Financial Aid

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Community Food Pantry

Distributing nutritious food to families in need through weekly pantry services, emergency food boxes, and connections to federal nutrition programs.

Food Assistance Nutrition

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I AM ABLE

Faith-based trauma-informed care agency providing therapeutic services, crisis response, and mental health support from birth to end-of-life. Available 24/7/365 for the North Lawndale Community.

Mental Health Crisis Support

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Community Support

The Maryville Crisis Nursery provides free short-term care for children birth to age six during family crises. Available 24/7 with round-the-clock care for up to 72 hours per stay.

Child Care Crisis Support

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Loveland Therapy: Mental Health

Providing access to high-quality, culturally competent therapy for Black women and non-binary individuals. Covers the cost of therapy and invests in the professional development of BIPOC therapists.

Mental Health Therapy Support

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Illinois Department of Employment Security

Premier provider of workforce services in Illinois. Provides employment services, unemployment insurance, labor market information, and career resources including access to 100,000+ jobs.

Employment UI Benefits

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