Local Resources

Elected Officials & Ward Offices
 

7th Ward - Alderman Greg Mitchell

📍 Address: 2249 E. 95th Street, Chicago, IL 60617
📞 Phone: 773-731-7777 | 📠 Fax: 877-961-4426
✉️ Email: 7th@GregMitchell7thWard.org
🌐 Website: www.GregMitchell7thWard.org
🕒 Office Hours:

• Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

• Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Friday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
   

8th Ward - Alderman Michelle A. Harris

📍 Address: 8539 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619
📞 Phone: 773-874-3300 | 📠 Fax: 773-224-2425
✉️ Email: ward08@cityofchicago.org
 

37th Ward - Alderman Emma Mitts

📍 Address: 4924 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60651
✉️ Email: ward37@cityofchicago.org
 

Legal & Tenant Assistance
 

Legal Assistance Foundation

📍 Address: 120 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL
📞 Phone: 312-341-1070
💡 Provides: Free legal help for low-income residents.
 

Metropolitan Tenants Organization

📍 Address: 2150 S. Canalport, Chicago, IL
📞 Phone: 773-292-4988
💡 Provides: Tenant rights support and housing assistance.
 

Homeless & Emergency Services
 

City of Chicago Homeless Services

🌐 Website: chicago.gov Homeless Services
📞 Homeless Hotline: 1-800-654-8595
📍 Office Address: 10 South Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL
💡 Provides: Emergency shelter and housing assistance.
 

Ujima Village Youth/Young Adult Shelter

📍 Address: 7320 S. Yale-South Wing, Chicago, IL 60621
📞 Phone: 312-778-5732
🕒 Hours: 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM
💡 Provides: Overnight shelter for youth and young adults.
 

St. Martin de Porres House of Hope

📍 Address: 6423 South Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
📞 Phone: 773-643-5843
💡 Provides: Housing for women and children in crisis.
 

Deborah’s Place

📍 Address: 2822 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612
📞 Phone: 773-722-5080
💡 Provides: Supportive housing for women experiencing homelessness.
 

Heartland Alliance

📍 Address: 208 South LaSalle St., Chicago, IL
📞 Phone: 312-660-1300
💡 Provides: Housing, healthcare, and economic support services.
 

Catholic Charities Emergency Assistance

📍 Address: 721 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL
📞 Phone: 312-655-7510
💡 Provides: Food, rent, and utility assistance for those in need.
 

Salvation Army Community Services
 

Adele and Robert Stern Red Shield Center (Englewood Corps)

📍 Address: 945 West 69th Street, Chicago, IL
📞 Phone: 773-358-3200
🌐 Website: Red Shield Center
💡 Provides: Community programs, food, and emergency services.
 

Lawn Corps Community Center

📍 Address: 5950 South Spaulding, Chicago, IL
📞 Phone: 773-434-0488
🌐 Website: Chicago Lawn Salvation Army
💡 Provides: After-school programs, emergency services, and food.
 

Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center

📍 Address: 1250 W. 119th Street, Chicago, IL
📞 Phone: 773-995-0151
🌐 Website: Kroc Center Chicago
💡 Provides: Fitness, youth programs, and emergency aid.
 

Midway Citadel Corps Community Center

📍 Address: 5036 West 47th Street, Chicago, IL
📞 Phone: 773-838-8005
🌐 Website: Midway Salvation Army
💡 Provides: Food pantry, family services, and youth programs.
 

Food Assistance & Pantries
 

Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago’s Food Bank

📍 Address: 4100 W. Ann Lurie Place, Chicago, IL 60632
🌐 Website: Chicago’s Food Bank
💡 Provides: Food distribution and hunger relief services.
 

Windsor Park Lutheran Church Food Pantry

📍 Address: 2619 E 76th St, Chicago, IL 60649
📞 Phone: 312-519-7142
👤 Contact: Joyce Gittens
🕒 Hours:

• Tuesday: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

• Saturday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  📍 Service Area: 67th St. - 79th St., Lake Front - Jeffery Blvd. (Zip: 60649)
  💡 Provides: Food assistance for local residents.
   

St. Philip Neri Lady of Peace Food Pantry

📍 Address: 2132 E 72nd St, Chicago, IL 60649
📞 Phone: 773-363-1700
👤 Contact: Gayle Wright
🕒 Hours:

• Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  📍 Service Area: 67th - 83rd, South Shore - Stony Island
  💡 Provides: Food support for families and individuals.