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Resources

As we push for full equity, this office will support an engaged use of government resources available to us, often gained by the peoples' hard-fought victories.

We'll features important resources each issue. Please share your suggestions, see back page.

Quick Links

  • Health Services
    Habilitative Systems Inc: (773-261-2252) Illinois Healthcare Association: (800-252-8988) List of Community Health Charities of Illinois
  • Housing Opportunities
    Housing Opportunities-Women: (773-465-5770) Spanish Coalition for Housing: (773-933-7575) Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Inc: (773-329-4111)
  • Employment Opportunities
    Idealist Nonprofit Opportunities (NPO.net): (866-842-7842) Foundation List
  • Support a Nonprofit Organization
    American Red Cross: (1-800-435-7669) Great Nonprofits The National Housing Resource Center (267-773-7210) The Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development
  • Scholarships And Grants
    IDNR Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced $206,100 in grant funding for three snowmobile trail projects. Please visit the link below for more information https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/news/Pages/IDNR-announces-2021-snowmobile-trail-grant-awards.aspx Rebuild Downtowns & Main Streets Capital Grant The Rebuild Downtowns & Main Streets Capital Grant Program will provide grants to support improvements and encourage investment in commercial corridors and downtowns that have experienced disinvestment, particularly in communities hardest-hit by the COVID-19 public health and economic crisis. Projects must be located in a commercial corridor or downtown area with multiple public-facing commercial establishments. Eligible projects include but are not limited to roads, parking, and sidewalks; transit, pedestrian, or bicycle infrastructure; broadband infrastructure; water/sewer infrastructure; public spaces, such as parks and plazas; structures in disrepair; and mixed-use or transit-oriented development. Potential Applicants: Units of local government (no match required). Not-for-profit and for-profit organizations are eligible but must include 50% match. Priority will be given to projects in DIAs, Opportunity Zones, and Qualified Census Tracts. How Much: $50 million total: minimum grant size of $250,000 and maximum grant being $3 million. Deadline: January 10th, 2022 Apply: NOFO can be found here: download odf application
  • Housing Resources
    IL Homelessness Prevention Program: (1-800-843-6154) Illinois Housing Development Authority: (312-836-5200) Illinois Housing Search: (1-877-428-8844)
  • Health Services
    Covid-19 Testing Sites and Guidance The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP): (217-525-8332) General Information about access to affordable, quality childcare: (1-800-843-6154) General Information about Pregnancy and Parenting Assistance: (1-800-843-6154) Free Consumer Assistance for Health Insurance Questions and Complaints: (877-527-9431) Apply for SNAP (food stamps), Cash, and Medical Assistance: (1-800-843-6154) Benefit Access Program: For Seniors and Persons with Disabilities: (800-252-8966) IL Domestic Violence Hotline: (877-863-6338)
  • Food Banks/Free Food Distribution
    Illinois Department of Human Services Food Connection Illinois Free Food/Food Banks Locator Food give away every Tuesday, 1132 S. Homan 9:30am-11am Food Bank Locator
  • Health Services
    Habilitative Systems Inc: (773-261-2252) Illinois Healthcare Association: (800-252-8988) List of Community Health Charities of Illinois
  • Housing Opportunities
    Housing Opportunities-Women: (773-465-5770) Spanish Coalition for Housing: (773-933-7575) Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Inc: (773-329-4111)
  • Employment Opportunities
    Idealist Nonprofit Opportunities (NPO.net): (866-842-7842) Foundation List
  • Support a Nonprofit Organization
    American Red Cross: (1-800-435-7669) Great Nonprofits The National Housing Resource Center (267-773-7210) The Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development
  • Scholarships And Grants
    IDNR Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced $206,100 in grant funding for three snowmobile trail projects. Please visit the link below for more information https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/news/Pages/IDNR-announces-2021-snowmobile-trail-grant-awards.aspx Rebuild Downtowns & Main Streets Capital Grant The Rebuild Downtowns & Main Streets Capital Grant Program will provide grants to support improvements and encourage investment in commercial corridors and downtowns that have experienced disinvestment, particularly in communities hardest-hit by the COVID-19 public health and economic crisis. Projects must be located in a commercial corridor or downtown area with multiple public-facing commercial establishments. Eligible projects include but are not limited to roads, parking, and sidewalks; transit, pedestrian, or bicycle infrastructure; broadband infrastructure; water/sewer infrastructure; public spaces, such as parks and plazas; structures in disrepair; and mixed-use or transit-oriented development. Potential Applicants: Units of local government (no match required). Not-for-profit and for-profit organizations are eligible but must include 50% match. Priority will be given to projects in DIAs, Opportunity Zones, and Qualified Census Tracts. How Much: $50 million total: minimum grant size of $250,000 and maximum grant being $3 million. Deadline: January 10th, 2022 Apply: NOFO can be found here: download odf application
  • Housing Resources
    IL Homelessness Prevention Program: (1-800-843-6154) Illinois Housing Development Authority: (312-836-5200) Illinois Housing Search: (1-877-428-8844)
  • Health Services
    Covid-19 Testing Sites and Guidance The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP): (217-525-8332) General Information about access to affordable, quality childcare: (1-800-843-6154) General Information about Pregnancy and Parenting Assistance: (1-800-843-6154) Free Consumer Assistance for Health Insurance Questions and Complaints: (877-527-9431) Apply for SNAP (food stamps), Cash, and Medical Assistance: (1-800-843-6154) Benefit Access Program: For Seniors and Persons with Disabilities: (800-252-8966) IL Domestic Violence Hotline: (877-863-6338)
  • Food Banks/Free Food Distribution
    Illinois Department of Human Services Food Connection Illinois Free Food/Food Banks Locator Food give away every Tuesday, 1132 S. Homan 9:30am-11am Food Bank Locator
  • Health Services
    Habilitative Systems Inc: (773-261-2252) Illinois Healthcare Association: (800-252-8988) List of Community Health Charities of Illinois
  • Housing Opportunities
    Housing Opportunities-Women: (773-465-5770) Spanish Coalition for Housing: (773-933-7575) Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Inc: (773-329-4111)
  • Employment Opportunities
    Idealist Nonprofit Opportunities (NPO.net): (866-842-7842) Foundation List
  • Support a Nonprofit Organization
    American Red Cross: (1-800-435-7669) Great Nonprofits The National Housing Resource Center (267-773-7210) The Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development
  • Scholarships And Grants
    IDNR Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced $206,100 in grant funding for three snowmobile trail projects. Please visit the link below for more information https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/news/Pages/IDNR-announces-2021-snowmobile-trail-grant-awards.aspx Rebuild Downtowns & Main Streets Capital Grant The Rebuild Downtowns & Main Streets Capital Grant Program will provide grants to support improvements and encourage investment in commercial corridors and downtowns that have experienced disinvestment, particularly in communities hardest-hit by the COVID-19 public health and economic crisis. Projects must be located in a commercial corridor or downtown area with multiple public-facing commercial establishments. Eligible projects include but are not limited to roads, parking, and sidewalks; transit, pedestrian, or bicycle infrastructure; broadband infrastructure; water/sewer infrastructure; public spaces, such as parks and plazas; structures in disrepair; and mixed-use or transit-oriented development. Potential Applicants: Units of local government (no match required). Not-for-profit and for-profit organizations are eligible but must include 50% match. Priority will be given to projects in DIAs, Opportunity Zones, and Qualified Census Tracts. How Much: $50 million total: minimum grant size of $250,000 and maximum grant being $3 million. Deadline: January 10th, 2022 Apply: NOFO can be found here: download odf application
  • Housing Resources
    IL Homelessness Prevention Program: (1-800-843-6154) Illinois Housing Development Authority: (312-836-5200) Illinois Housing Search: (1-877-428-8844)
  • Health Services
    Covid-19 Testing Sites and Guidance The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP): (217-525-8332) General Information about access to affordable, quality childcare: (1-800-843-6154) General Information about Pregnancy and Parenting Assistance: (1-800-843-6154) Free Consumer Assistance for Health Insurance Questions and Complaints: (877-527-9431) Apply for SNAP (food stamps), Cash, and Medical Assistance: (1-800-843-6154) Benefit Access Program: For Seniors and Persons with Disabilities: (800-252-8966) IL Domestic Violence Hotline: (877-863-6338)
  • Food Banks/Free Food Distribution
    Illinois Department of Human Services Food Connection Illinois Free Food/Food Banks Locator Food give away every Tuesday, 1132 S. Homan 9:30am-11am Food Bank Locator
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