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Database of emergency social service programs for the city's homeless and disadvantaged persons.
Offers interactive neighborhood map.
http://www.helpinghand.4t.com/
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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.
http://www.restweb.org/
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Homeless Prevention & Services, Department of Human Services
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.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/HumanServices/sub/homeless_prevention_services.html
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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.
http://www.warmwishes.com/
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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.
http://www.chicagoshares.org/
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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.
http://www.pgm.org/
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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.
http://www.growinghomeinc.org/
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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.
http://www.franoutreach.org/
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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.
http://www.streetwise.org/
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New Phoenix Assistance Center
A 501(c) non-profit organization located on the South-side that provides quality scatter-site,
transitional housing for those who are homeless, including women with HIV/AIDS, and their children,
pregnant and/or parenting teens.
http://hometown.aol.com/tntgem/NPAC/index.html
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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.
http://home.sprynet.com/~infaith
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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.
http://www.chicagohomeless.org/
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