Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

LOW-INCOME HOUSING ASSISTANCE

Entry Point Homeless Prevention Assistance 877-426-6515 www.myentrypoint.org Staff works through their call center number and at their in-person locations. They discuss fair and equal access to housing for those in suburban Cook County.

Hope Haven www.hopehavendekalb.com Two Locations: Shelter and Housing First 1145 Rushmoore Dr. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-5765

Inner Voice 567 W. Lake St., Suite 1150 Chicago, IL 60661

312-994-5830 info@ivchi.org www.ivchi.org

Serves homeless adults, families and veterans. Provides transitional housing, supportive housing services, support services, case management, and assists participants with acquiring income and permanent housing. Also, has a homeless veteran’s program that provides transitional housing for honorably discharged veterans, and a veteran’s reintegration program which facilitates the placement of homeless veterans into livable-wage employment, while providing client-centered case management services. info@journeystheroadhome.org www.journeystheroadhome.org Non-profit agency that provides both shelter and social services to the homeless and those becoming homeless in north/northwest suburban Cook County. Provides a variety of services such as: case management, counseling, referrals to pro-bono doctors, dentists, and lawyers. Food pantry, clothing closet, laundry & shower facilities, transportation services and more. Kankakee County Community Services 657 E. Court St. Kankakee, IL 60901 815-933-7883 www.kccsi-cap.org Assists those in crisis by providing shelter vouchers to area motels, rental and mortgage assistance, transitional sheltering, affordable housing, crisis intervention and more. Journeys - The Road Home 1140 E. Northwest Hwy Palatine, IL 60074 847-963-9163

Provides shelter, meals and life skills programs for homeless individuals and families while preparing them for re-housing.

Featherfist 2255 E. 75th St. Chicago, IL 60649 773-721-7088 www.featherfist.org

Dresser Court 965 W. Dresser Ct. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3166

Assists the homeless with a full range of services such as stable housing, permanent housing, crisis intervention, case management, self-sufficiency services and more. Heartland Alliance 208 S. LaSalle St., Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60604 312-660-1300 www.heartlandalliance.org Helps people living in poverty or danger by providing hope, opportunity, and solutions through services and advocacy. They assist with housing, healthcare, economic opportunities and justice. Provides transitional shelter, affordable housing, and rapid re-housing support services to women. Homeless Shelters Directory www.homelessshelterdirectory.org This website lists homeless shelters and services throughout the United States. ? Did you know Did you know that Elderwerks Resource Center is located in Palatine. Home of the Sparrow 4209 W. Shamrock Ln. Unit B McHenry, IL 60050 815-271-5444 info@hosparrow.org www.hosparrow.org

Provides permanent housing with services to chronically homeless individuals with disabilities. Hope Manor 6002 S. Halsted Chicago, IL 60621 773-874-3610 www.voaillinois.org/hope-manor-ii A campus-style community that provides flexible continuum housing and support services to Veterans and Veterans with families. Housing Action Illinois 312-939-6074 www.housingactionil.org/get-help/ resources-homeless/ Lists various websites and resources for those who are trying to prevent or end homelessness. Assists by transitioning people from crisis to housing stability. Shelter, outreach, support services, emergency aid, and more. Housing Opportunities for Women (HOW) 1607 W. Howard St., 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60626 773-465-5770 www.how-inc.org HOW has a number of programs and services to ensure progam participants achieve housing stability and economic independence. Housing Forward 1851 S. Ninth Ave. Maywood, IL 60153 708-338-1724 Support Center 888-338-1744 Support Center www.housingforward.org

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