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Chicago emergency assistance programs

There are 272 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 646 people, earn more than $95 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $78 million.
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Job trends for Chicago emergency assistance programs

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
25
1-10
 
22
11-25
 
4
26-100
 
10
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
 
77
$250k to $1M
 
23
$1M to $5M
 
16
$5M to $25M
 
5
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of emergency assistance programs in Chicago

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1-20 of 272

Chicago Furniture Bank

Chicago Furniture Bank provides furniture to families and individuals transitioning from homelessness or shelters to supportive housing in Chicago.
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
68
EIN
83-1214857
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Chesed Fund

The Chicago Chesed Fund raises and distributes funds, goods, food and assistance to the poverty-stricken in the Jewish community. They assist the poor and indigent through supplying food, clothing, and monetary assistance in Lincolnwood, IL.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$15.2m
Employees
49
EIN
36-3641111
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Suburban PADS (SSPADS)

The mission of South Suburban Pads is to prevent and end homelessness. Key characteristics of SSPADS' programs are interfaith partnerships, hospitality, compassion, service and dignity.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
43
EIN
36-3744405
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Society of St Vincent de Paul of Chicago

Society of St Vincent de Paul of Chicago alleviates poverty by providing food, clothing, shelter, and emotional support to individuals and families in need.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
48
EIN
36-3195567
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
$6.0m
Assets
$1.4m
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)

Just One Chesed

A charity in Harwood Heights, IL raising funds for the poor and promoting giving through parlor meetings and marathons.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
0
EIN
47-5615860
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kan-Win

Kan-Win empowers Asian American survivors and engages the community through culturally competent services to eradicate violence against women.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
25
EIN
36-3752338
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
$845.8k
Employees
11
EIN
36-4219965
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Lights

Chicago Lights provides hope and opportunity to their city's children, youth, and adults who face the challenges of poverty. They empower people to thrive academically, secure economic stability, lead healthy lives, and build community.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3786331
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sojourner Truth House

Sojourner Truth House is the ministry of a group of religious women and mentors dedicated to improving life for the people of Gary. The center, a former Catholic rectory, is where the Sisters currently reside.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
25
EIN
27-0296707
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
$2.4m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
25
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)

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)

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)

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)

Hope Center Foundation

Chicago-based organization providing solution-focused programs for low-income youth and families to transition out of poverty towards living wage and generational wealth.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
17
EIN
47-3874040
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humanitarian Service Project (HSP)

To relieve the suffering and humiliation that poverty brings to seniors and children throughout DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois without discrimination for any reason.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
11
EIN
36-3187979
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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