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Chicago emergency assistance programs

There are 307 emergency assistance organizations in the greater Chicago metro area, including the cities of Chicago, Bolingbrook, Des Plaines, Elgin, Evanston, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Schaumburg, Skokie, and Gary within the states of Illinois and Indiana. Combined, these Chicago metro emergency assistance programs employ 442 people, earn more than $76 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $87 million.
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Job trends for Chicago emergency assistance programs

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
33
1-10
 
25
11-25
 
4
26-100
 
5
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of emergency assistance programs in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
93
$250k to $1M
 
24
$1M to $5M
 
19
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of emergency assistance programs in Chicago

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1-20 of 307

Chicago Police Memorial Foundation

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to honoring the lives of our fallen heroes.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$24.7m
Employees
9
EIN
56-2450501
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sharing Connections (SCFB)

The organization is a community furniture and furnishings bank. The organization collect and distributes furniture and other basic necessities to make a home for families and individuals in need.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
5
EIN
36-4363123
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Action Agency for McHenry County

Our mission is to empower children and families in our local communities who have socioeconomic needs. Provide early child development.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$844.1k
Employees
67
EIN
36-2595926
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northwest Compass

Northwest Compass empowers individuals facing food and housing insecurity through comprehensive programs, fostering personal responsibility and community support in the Northwest suburbs.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
23
EIN
36-3382832
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Center of Concern

To provide housing solutions, support services and counseling for seniors, disabled and others in need, promoting physical and mental well being and alleviating isolation to enable them to live with dignity and independence.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$882.5k
Employees
67
EIN
36-2984360
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Friendship Center

The Friendship Center provides food assistance and connects clients with social services in Chicago, fostering hope and dignity in the community.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
14
EIN
36-4219965
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sharing Center

Sharing Center empowers people to become independent by providing basic needs and supportive programs, including food, hygiene items, and child resources.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
7
EIN
39-1502706
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Together We Cope (TWC)

Together We Cope is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit agency that bridges the gap for families in temporary crisis in 27 south suburban communities, enabling them to stay in their homes.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
26
EIN
36-3666952
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bethel Family Resource Center

Bethel Family Resource Center offers emergency shelter to homeless persons and provides job training services to youth. In addition, our organization provides emergency rent assistance and summer enrichment activities in Chicago Heights, IL.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
89
EIN
47-3794038
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Respond Now

Respond Now connects those in need with health, hunger, and housing services in the chicago southland. To provide food, shelter, medical services and other assistance to the poor.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
33
EIN
23-7091808
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United We Care Employee Relief Fund

The United We Care Employee Relief Fund provides confidential short-term financial assistance to United employees, retirees, and eligible family members facing disasters or personal tragedies.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
0
EIN
36-4327744
IRS type
501(c)(3)

100 Club of Chicago

100 Club of Chicago supports families of fallen first responders with financial and mental health resources, training, and moral support.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$15.2m
Employees
7
EIN
36-6158087
IRS type
501(c)(3)

211 Illinois

211 Illinois leads and oversees 211 statewide, managing the 211 number and connecting people to quality health and human services resources 24/7/365.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$637.5k
Employees
0
EIN
27-0501361
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Just One Chesed

A charity in Harwood Heights, IL raising funds for the poor and promoting giving through parlor meetings and marathons.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
0
EIN
47-5615860
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Trinity Charities

Trinity Charities impacts lives and betters the world by implementing social reformative programs with a focus on child and family welfare. Their programs involve providing food for the less privileged in their community.
Revenue
$910.4k
Assets
$12.8k
Employees
0
EIN
27-4754693
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Veterans Relief Network

Financial assistance for US military Veterans and families in need to cover medical and daily living expenses.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$89.5k
Employees
2
EIN
45-1076116
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Student Basic Needs Coalition

Student Basic Needs Coalition empowers students to combat campus food and housing insecurity via peer navigators, public education, leadership training, and AI-supported SNAP access.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$548.3k
Employees
10
EIN
84-3785072
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Keeping Families Covered

Keeping Families Covered provides underprivileged mothers and children with gently used clothing, books, and other essentials free of charge. This charity aims to fulfill its mission by helping those in need without any cost.
Revenue
$985.3k
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
9
EIN
27-3434770
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harmony Community Cares NFP

Harmony Community Cares NFP provides healthy food, academic support, and community resources in North Lawndale, fostering hope and love for diverse families.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$855.8k
Employees
2
EIN
83-2188188
IRS type
501(c)(3)

We Care of Grundy County

We Care assists low-income Grundy County residents in crisis with food, rent, utilities, and personal products through volunteer work.
Revenue
$977.0k
Assets
$995.7k
Employees
3
EIN
36-3040908
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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