Chicago Coalition for the Homeless
CCH is an agency that organizes and advocates to prevent and end homelessness within the city. Includes facts and figures, campaigns, accomplishments, events and activities, and contacts.
Chicago Shares
A voucher program that provides an opportunity for the community to aid homeless people in a constructive way. Includes details on the program for merchants and citizens who wish to help, printable voucher order form, news, and contacts.
Food For Friends
A charitable organization with the sole purpose of helping the homeless in Chicago and the surrounding area. Photo gallery, fundraising activities including golf outings, dinners and events.
Franciscan Outreach Association
Non-profit group providing overnight shelter for 250 homeless men and women, a soup kitchen, and case management services. Includes program description, donations needs, and volunteer opportunities.
Growing Home Inc.
Provides job training and employment opportunities for homeless and low-income people within the context of an organic agriculture business. Includes program description, donations information, and an events calendar.
Helping Hand Chicago
Database of emergency social service programs for the city's homeless and disadvantaged persons. Offers interactive neighborhood map.
Homeless Prevention & Services, Department of
City agency that provides details on its programs such as temporary shelter, ssupportive and social services, rental assistance programs, Head Start for Homeless Children, and domestic violence assistance.
Interfaith Council for the Homeless
ICH provides direct services, education and advocacy for the area's homeless with funding and volunteers from the religious community.
Pacific Garden Mission
Since 1877, the "Old Lighthouse" has preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ to lost men and women of the street while at the same time meeting their material and physical needs. Includes its history, FAQs, and association with "Unshackled", a radio program.
REST - Residents for Effective Shelter Transitions
Offers shelters that provide a bed, a safe place to sleep, a hot meal, a shower and breakfast for 60 men and 45 women 365 days a year. In addition, features two warming centers for the winter months, intermediate housing options, and education and support services.
StreetWise
Street newspaper founded to meet the needs of the city's homeless population. Seeks to empower men and women who are homeless or at risk of being so, as they work towards gainful employment and self-sufficiency. Includes issues archive, current events, donations and subscriptions, and vendor services.
Warm Wishes
Distributing blankets and sleeping bags to the Chicagoland homeless and needy. Features who is helped, how to help, testimonials, sample flyers, resources, and history.