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IHDA at 111 E Wacker, Suite 1000 in Chicago is the state housing-finance agency that administers Section 8 vouchers downstate, the Illinois Rental Payment Program, and IHDA Hardest Hit homeowner assistance. Mothers facing eviction or foreclosure can call (312) 836-5200 weekdays 8:30am-5pm or check the website for current rental and mortgage-assistance applications. IHDA partners with HUD-approved counseling agencies across Illinois.
(312) 836-5200 · 111 E Wacker Dr Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60601
CHA at 60 E Van Buren in the South Loop operates Chicago's public housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program with about 50,000 voucher holders and 21,000 public-housing units. Waiting lists open periodically; mothers can sign up at applyonline.thecha.org. Call (312) 742-8500 weekdays 8am-5pm for current eligibility. CHA prioritizes DV survivors and families exiting homelessness through the Emergency Housing Voucher program.
(312) 742-8500 · 60 E Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60605
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago at 721 N LaSalle is the largest private social-service provider in Illinois with offices in every Cook and Lake county region. Emergency rent, utility, and basic-needs assistance is funded through Cook County, City of Chicago, and Department of Family & Support Services dollars. Call (312) 655-7700 weekdays 8:30am-4:30pm to find the regional intake site for your address.
(312) 655-7700 · 721 N LaSalle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654
Habitat for Humanity Chicago at 20 N Upper Wacker, Suite 1540 builds and rehabs affordable homes for purchase by qualifying low-income families, with an emphasis on women-headed households. Buyers contribute 'sweat equity' hours and pay a no-interest mortgage. Call (312) 563-0296 weekdays 9am-5pm for current home applications, which open by neighborhood in the West Pullman, Austin, and Greater Grand Crossing areas.
(312) 563-0296 · 20 N Upper Wacker Dr Suite 1540, Chicago, IL 60606
United Way of Metro Chicago partners with Center for Economic Progress, Heartland Alliance, and other Chicago-area agencies on free financial coaching, VITA tax preparation, and emergency-funds grants. Dial 211 anywhere in Cook County to reach trained navigators who route mothers to rent help, food, and benefits programs. United Way's Neighborhood Network Initiative concentrates services in 10 Chicago neighborhoods with the highest poverty rates.
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