Addison Township
401 N. Addison Road
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 530-8161
Services Available at Addison Township: Passport Photos & Passport Acceptance, Notary Public, ESL Classes, Flu Clinic (if vaccine available), SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program), Prairie State Legal Services, Circuit Breaker Applications, Information & Referral, Hearing Test, AARP Driver's Safety Program, Senior Care, Rules Of The Road, RTA Reduced Fare Cards, AARP Income Tax Program, Pilot II Taxi Program, ACCESS DuPage Applications, LIHEAP Applications, Limited Financial Assistance (must be income eligible), Special Events for Senior Citizens. Clothes Closet Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 11: a.m. Food Pantry Hours: Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Arab American Family Services
9044 S. Octavia
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-AAFS(2237)
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
AAFS is an Illinois 501(c) 3 social service organization dedicated to empowering and enhancing the lives of the Arab American community through educational programs and services. Case management department is designed to strengthen families by assisting them access services. Under this program our goals are to educate the community on information related to public aid benefits and WIC and assist them in the process of obtaining these services if they are in need.

Bloomingdale Township
123 Rosedale Avenue
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 529-9993
Services Include: Emergency Assistance, Low Income Heating Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Food Pantry, Holiday Food Baskets, Sharing Tree, Voter Registration Service. The Senior Center offers: Bloomingdale Twp. Senior Discount Cards , Congregate Meals & Home delivery of meals to homebound senior citizens, Rules of the Road Review Course , Health Services – Blood Pressure testing , Eye Examinations, Prescription Information and Diabetes Tests, Income Tax Assistance, RTA Specials User Passes, and Recreational Activities.

Catholic Charities
26 West St. Charles Road
Lombard, IL 60148
630.495.8008 or (800) 240-7011
Counseling for individual, marital problems, parent-child relationships, unmarried parents. Licensed child placement agency for adoption, foster care & special needs adoptions. Community services. Parenting classes. Now providing Anger management classes. Mentoring services also provided Food assistance by appointment only Transitional housing, shelter, assistance in rent, utilities and mortgage. Must call to make an appointment.

Center for Economic Progress
29 E Madison
Suite 910
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 252-0280
Assistance with tax preparation and tax concerns.

Community Crisis Center
P.O. Box 1390
Elgin, IL 60121
(847) 697-2380
The Community Crisis Center helps those in crisis due to domestic violence, sexual assault, or economic circumstances. We offer the following services: a 24-hour crisis hotline and information and referral; emergency shelter; individual and group counseling; medical, legal and welfare advocacy; emergency assistance with food, clothing, rent and utilities; and transitional housing. Fees: none Languages: English and Spanish

Downers Grove Area FISH INC.
4340 Prince Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 964-7776
FISH offers a variety of emergency social services to anyone who requests help. FISH maintains a free food pantry and clothes closet in the basement of the Downers Grove Township building at 4340 Prince Street in Downers Grove. On an emergency need basis FISH is able to provide local transportation assistance through volunteer drivers to doctor and dental appointments, therapy, court dates, and public aid offices. FISH is able to provide limited financial assistance for utility bills (except phone), housing and car repairs.

Downers Grove Township
4340 Prince Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-0451
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Includes all or portions of 9 incorporated towns: Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Westmont, Willowbrook, and a small portion of Oak Brook, Woodridge and unincorporated Lemont. The General Assistance program provides monthly financial service for people attempting to enter or re-enter the work force. Also, the program provides financial assistance to people who have a pending Social Security Disability application. If approved for financial assistance, certain medical care may also be provided. This program is designed for people who have no income. Emergency Assistance is offered to township residents who may have a pending applicaton or are not eligible for Public Aid or General Assistance, but are faced with a financial emergency. The program is designed for people who meet the income guidelines. Help with utilities, rent and food is available. The GA office also takes applications for the LIHEAP program. LIHEAP is help with heating bills during the winter season. A one time payment will be made directly to both heating and electricity suppliers to help qualified households. The program runs from September to the end of May. We also offer referrals to other agencies that may help. Downers Grove Township is now an intake / enrollment location for Access DuPage. Residents of the township can call our office for further information or to make an appointment. FISH, an all-volunteer ecumenical organization. provides a food pantry and clothes closet, located in the basement of the township office building. Hours are 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Mondays and Fridays only. Phone: (630) 964-7776

DuPage County Human Services
421 North County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 407-6500
Shared Housing Program: 1(800) 942-9412 Housing throughout DuPage County matches those who have extra rooms to rent in their home and those who are looking for a home to share. SHIFT (Supportive Housing Initiative for Families in Transition) A collaborative program that works with agencies within the county to improve services for at-risk or homeless families with children. Emergency Shelter: 1(800) 941-8681

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
4501 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-6231
A faith based organization that offers resources for counseling services and support groups.