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IAMA Charitable Foundation Free Health Clinic (IAMACF Free Clinic) provides free primary healthcare services. Primary care includes health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, counseling, patient education, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.

Chicago Public Library acts as a warming center free to the public during periods of extreme cold.

Chicago Park District offers a 6-week long summer day camp where youth can engage in sports, arts, fitness, and outdoor activities. Ideas of civic engagement, environmental awareness, inclusion, collaboration & team building, brain play, reflection & journaling, and friendship & kindness are woven into the camp experience. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Online registration begins April 15 & 16. Camp runs June 24 - August 2.

The sector centers promote the workforce system's business services by delivering recruitment and retention services. They facilitate employer engagement to support business growth and economic development in four priority, high-demand sectors in the region.

Catholic Charities Senior Centers are a place for older adults to come together and connect with others in order to remain independent and avoid isolation. Senior Centers offer health, recreational, educational, social, and nutritional programs that promote healthy aging. Each center has a monthly calendar full of activities like health education sessions, exercise classes, field trips, and birthday parties. The centers also provide healthy and nutritious meals for breakfast and lunch.

This food pantry is operated in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

City of Chicago Department of Finance's Clear Path Relief Program (CPR) provides low-income motorists with relief for vehicle-related debt, excluding expired meter tickets. Benefits and requirements of CPR include:Pay off the original fine amount for tickets issued in the last 3 years and all eligible older debt will be waivedApplicants are required to have outstanding vehicle-related debt and be the registered owner of the vehicle associated with the debtTo qualify, an applicant must be a member of a household currently enrolled in the Utility Billing Relief Program, be currently enrolled in the Administrative Debt Relief Program, or have a household income of less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines

Creative Little Ones Academy offers formal education for children under 6 years old.

Alivio Medical Center (Centro Médico Alivio) operates a number of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that provide primary health care services to underserved communities. Patients will receive care regardless of ability to pay.

Near North Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive primary care for adults.

Chicago Housing Authority's (CHA) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program assists in housing families with children, the elderly, and people with disabilities across Chicago. Using federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the voucher program helps participant families pay for housing in the private market, such as apartments, duplexes, condominiums, townhouses, and single-family homes. Participant families contribute 30-40% of their income toward rent and utilities, and CHA pays the remainder directly to the property owner.Since more families need rental assistance than funds available, CHA uses a waiting list to administer the program. Currently, the HCV waitlist is closed. Notice will be posted through a variety of media outlets when it reopens.

Family Service of Glencoe offers grade-level-based parent discussion groups to encourage positive conversations around social-emotional issues.

Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines distributes food to those in need on a regular basis.

PrimeCare Health Community Health Centers are Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) whose HIV Prevention Program (HPP) team can help with full STI and HIV testing, PrEP, and PEP prescriptions to prevent the transmission of HIV, and free condoms. Also, linkage to care and medication assistance to receive medication for free.

Society of St Vincent DePaul operates thrift stores that provide low-cost used clothing, furniture, kitchenware, and more. For individuals in need, Thrift Store Vouchers may be provided to receive clothing or other small household items at no cost.

DUI Community Counseling Center provides one-on-one counseling between a therapist and a client to address an individual's mental health concerns.

Planned Parenthood of Illinois provides gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) to transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive individuals ages 16 and up.

The Legal Advocacy Program assists survivors of domestic violence with intervention, counseling, and legal advocacy wherever domestic violence cases are heard. They walk clients through complex and often confusing legal issues such as Order of Protection, child support and custody, and divorce.

Jonquil Hotel offers single-room occupancy units for adults who are in transition and need help getting on their feet.

INVC offers FLIP, a first step toward change for former drivers of violence. Participants receive training in nonviolence and conflict mediation to prepare them for personal and professional success. After completing training, FLIP Peacekeepers help maintain peace at familiar neighborhood hot spots. The presence of FLIP Peacekeepers has helped dramatically reduce shootings at these locations.This 6-month training program provides a daily stipend.

Chicago Public Library - Hall Branch assists individuals with finding job openings or placement with an employer. Employment and career development events focus on job readiness, job skills, and resume help.

Arlington Heights Memorial Library offers The Hub located on the first floor intended for use by teens in grades 7-12.

Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America helps thousands achieve the dream of lasting homeownership every year. Participants can become eligible for a below-market rate and an affordable mortgage through their financial counseling programs.

The Integrated English (IE) program includes six levels of contextualized English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, held daily at different sites during morning, afternoon, and evening sessions. The curriculum provides a flexible platform that teaches skills to help students reach economic mobility through employment and societal integration. IE offers extensive one-on-one support, additional skills-building workshops, and comprehensive wrap-around services delivered by their workforce specialist.

This hot meal program is operated in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.