Logan Square Mutual Aid

You can file for unemployment with the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
on their website or by calling 312-338-4337.

You can apply for and manage healthcare, food, and cash assistance benefits on the
Illinois Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE) website. For assistance in applying,
you can call the Public Benefits Outreach Team at 773-843-5416.​

You can visit Chicagoland Food Sovereignty Coalition‘s Hermosa​ free store (contact for address) on Thursdays 5-7pm & Saturdays 10-12:30pm. Do not arrive significantly before the store opens. We use a lottery system to ensure an equitable entrance order. First to arrive does not mean first to enter.

Depending on your neighborhood, a local mutual aid group may do weekly grocery bag distribution in your area (contact for support).

Search the map using your address or zip code to find free groceries or a hot meal at a food pantry, soup kitchen, shelter or mobile distribution in Chicago and Cook County. Use the map filters to find local food pantries open today or on the day that works best for you to visit. Click “More Filters” to filter for sites with additional support services, like diapers, delivery service and more.

CPS offers free meals during summer break for all children up to the age of 18. ID is not required but children must be present and meals must be consumed onsite.

2649 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Wednesday 10-2pm: Drop-in: Our Drop In program is still available, but food is takeout only.
Wednesday 4-6pm: Food Pantry: Please come and pick up food from our pantry!
Contact: 773-252-321
dropin@openarmsministry.org

2505 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
Monday 4-6pm and Thursday 10am-12pm
Contact: 773-499-9763

3533 W North Ave (1st floor), Chicago, IL 60647
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 12-3pm
Contact: 773-525-1777

Connecting those who need help paying their utility bills with neighbors ready to provide mutual aid.

Help analyzing bills and working to resolve them with the utility company.
Call Citizens Utility Board’s hotline at 800-669-5556.

They provide legal aid for eviction notices and any landlord issues.
33 N. LaSalle St. Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60602​​
Contact: Call 312-347-7600 and be sure to leave a message with the problem.
Text Contact: Text “Hi” to (866) 773-6837

The fund provides rental assistance, including up to 6 months of past due rent or 2 months in advance during COVID-19, as well as utility arrears. Applications must be done over the phone with documents faxed or emailed. Applicants must have a documentable crisis such as the loss of income due to COVID-19. Applicants must also prove that their income will be stable in future, but right now the assumption is that all people will be back to work eventually when the state reopens.

Contact: Call 311

For a list of shelters, call 311 or go to the online shelter directory here.

A list of identified homeless prevention providers, counties they serve, and contacts.

Trina Davila Community Service Center
4312 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Rent and rent arrears payment is available for individuals and families that are in immediate risk of eviction and experienced an emergency including a temporary loss of income, fire or flood, or domestic violence.

Contact: Call 312-744-2014 for Trina Davila or call 311 for the Homelessness Prevention Call Center and ask for “short-term help.”

There are multiple emergency funds in the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois. Applications must be done over the phone, and applicants must have a documentable crisis.

Contact: Call 311 or reach out to Logan Square Mutual Aid for help applying.

Visit us at 1023 W Irving Park Rd, steps from the Sheridan Red Line stop.

Broadway Youth Center (BYC) is a safe haven for LGBTQ+ youth and young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability, offering integrated healthcare and social services to anyone ages 12 to 24. BYC sees anyone, regardless of ability to pay. No appointments necessary.
To reach us directly with any questions, please call 773.388.1600 and ask to be connected to BYC.

The CEDA LIHEAP and other programs help make direct payments to utility providers on your behalf. Go to their website here to find a CEDA partner that can help you fill out an application.

Contact: Call 312-782-CEDA (2332) or reach out to Logan Square Mutual Aid for help applying.

1702 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Provides urgent care and Covid-19 testing.
Contact: 773-770-4056

2611 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Primary Care that includes basic wellness checks, vaccinations, and health screenings.
Contact: 773-395-9900

4909 W. Division Street
Family Medicine, behavioral health, Immunizations, vaccines, HIV testing, & more
Contact: 773-364-4600

2233 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Covid-19 testing available.
Contact: 312-770-2000 

If you need any assistance due to ICE detention, or to report any suspected ICE sightings, call 855-435-7693.

ICIRR is dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society. The purpose of the ICIRR Family Support Network (FSN) is to connect immigrant communities throughout Illinois to a full range of support in collaboration with member organizations.

The National Lawyers Guild is an association dedicated to the need for basic change in the structure of our political and economic system.

111 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60604

The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) is dedicated to ensuring human rights protections and access to justice for all immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers.

Contact: 312-660-1370

Palenque LSNA is a catalyst for Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Immigrant communities and allies to take care of one another and take strategic action for systemic change and a just, resilient, and joyful future. Their immigration services include DACA renewals, citizenship/cuidadania, and residency and green cards / residencia y tarjetas verde.

For an appointment or questions, call Director of Immigration Services and DOJ Accredited Representative Marcelo Ferrer or Director of Planning and DOJ Accredited Representative Susan Yanun at (773) 384-4370.

‍OCAD stands for Organized Communities Against Deportations. We’re a group of undocumented, unapologetic, and unafraid organizers building a resistance movement against deportations and the criminalization of immigrants and people of color in Chicago and surrounding areas.

English, Citizenship, and Adult Education Courses
Instituto’s English, Citizenship and Adult Education courses help students build the foundation to further their education. Adult classes are offered on a variety of schedules to accommodate students’ needs and provide on-site child care while parents are in class. Students are placed in ESL, Citizenship or Adult Education courses specific to their skill level to prepare them to move on to contextualized career courses.

ILAO mobilizes people with plain-language, 24/7 tools – in two languages – so families can understand and assert their legal rights. ILAO helps people, who are unable to find or afford lawyers, open opportunities for justice.

English, Citizenship, and Adult Education Courses
Instituto’s English, Citizenship and Adult Education courses help students build the foundation to further their education. Adult classes are offered on a variety of schedules to accommodate students’ needs and provide on-site child care while parents are in class. Students are placed in ESL, Citizenship or Adult Education courses specific to their skill level to prepare them to move on to contextualized career courses.

Immigrants Rising is committed to serving undocumented communities during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

2500 S Drake Ave. Chicago, IL 60623

The mission of this organization is to carry out a network of food vendors in order to improve the quality of life as street vendors by providing resources and opportunities for food and employment sovereignty to increase social equity.

Find Know Your Rights Materials, Local Resources, and Citizenship Classes.

Deportation defense coalitions of neighbors, orgs & electeds in Chicago
Northwest Rapid Response
Southwest Rapid Response
La Villita Se Defiende
Southeast Rapid Response
Far South Rapid Response
Berwyn-Cicero Rapid Response
People’s Patrol
Search for the groups online to connect

Find high-quality and affordable child care and early childhood development learning options close to home for children ages 0-5 in Illinois.

The Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (INCCRRA) is a statewide organization which – in partnership with its 16 local Child Care Resources and Referral (CCR&R) agencies – is a recognized leader, catalyst and resource for making high quality, affordable early care and education and school-age care options available for children and families in Illinois.

Connect a NAMI Chicago Helpline mental health counselor by calling 311 or directly at 833-626-4244.

Connect to Bright Star Community Outreach’s trauma counseling helpline at 833-TURN-123.

The mission of The LoSAH Center of Hope/Centro de Esperanza is to provide accessible, culturally informed, quality mental health care to community residents through the integration of clinical practice, education and evaluation, and the application of psychological insight to address community concerns, as informed by the community and in collaboration with local residents and partners.

The Chicago Department of Public Health Mental Health Centers offer care that provides support for emotional, traumatic, or behavioral difficulties. Support is based on needs identified by the consumer, including goals, objectives, and specific mental health services. These services are provided free of charge to all Chicagoans.

UNSURE who to call, and for what services? The West Lawn West 55th Street MHC can help direct you: 312.747.1020

Get the help you need, from resources to professionals who you can talk to about your mental health (your privacy will always be respected). If you’re looking for support, we’re here to help you find it.

Illinois Legal Aid has online legal information, referrals to legal aid organizations, and volunteers who can chat with people who need help finding information. They do not provide legal advice or representation.

You can visit their website here, or call the CARPLS Legal Aid hotline at 312-738-9200.

For the National Domestic Violence Hotline, call 1−800−799−7233 or call TTY 1−800−787−3224 or chat online.

This article is for informational purposes. If you are experiencing domestic or dating violence, please reach out to a professional, or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).

• Pet food pantries (Spanish)
• Low cost veterinary support (Spanish)
• Low cost spay and neuter resources (Spanish) – spaying and neutering your pets is an important way to prevent unwanted baby animals and lower costs long-term
• Submit up to $75/month of essential goods (including essential pet supplies) for reimbursement from Logan Square Mutual Aid. You pay for the items up front and submit a receipt, we reimburse you typically within a week of you submitting the expense to us.

Resources for stray animals/pets you find

did you find a dog?

• If possible, while keeping yourself and the dog safe, try to catch the dog to keep it from getting injured. 
• If you are able to catch the dog, keep it in a secure location until you are able to take pictures and take the dog to get scanned for a microchip.
• Take pictures of the dog. Check with neighbors around where you found the dog to see if they have seen the dog, know its owner. Post the dog and any information you have on Facebook lost pet/community groups, Pawboost, Pet FBI.
• Take the dog to get scanned for a microchip as soon as possible. Most police stations and vet offices will scan for a microchip for free.
• If you cannot locate the owner, reach out to rescues about intaking the dog. The best way to get pets out of Animal Control after their stray hold is to have a rescue committed to bringing the dog into their rescue. Many rescues ask that a foster has been identified before intaking the dog, given the large number of intake requests at this time.
• If you can no longer safely or securely hold the dog, you can take it to Animal Control as a stray.

Did you find a cat?