Applications are open 3/11/2021 – 4/2/2021 for the Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance program. It pays up to 12 months of missed rent and utilities payments and up to 3 months of future rent payments. Payments will be made directly to your landlord and utility company.
Applications open March 11, 2021 and will be accepted until April 2, 2021.
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While the next round of Federal COVID relief is on the horizon and a third vaccine has been approved for use, Federal Unemployment Benefits many in our community are still struggline.
If you are able to donate to the COVID Emergency Response Fund, please help reach our new goal of raising $75,000 by April 30th.
I'll Help Your support will… Read the restThe Illinois Department of Public Health will host a drive-thru/walk-up COVID-19 testing site from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon., Dec. 28 in the parking lot of Fenwick High School, 505 Washington Blvd. Access to the testing site will be from East Avenue, just north of Madison Street. The testing event, arranged by the Oak Park Department of Public Health, … Read the rest
Oak Park and River Forest Townships have updated and published a COVID-19 Social Services Resource Guide linked here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fAK-N6X2rWy4qe_7fwRB42byX3kSridp/view
This guide was compiled with the the help of the Community Mental Health Board and seeks to make information more readily available during this difficult time. The guide includes information about mental health and psychiatric services, on-site services for COVID-19 testing, … Read the rest
Governor Pritzker has extended an Illinois moratorium on evictions until July 31st, and has also announced that a new state grant program will begin in August to help those who are behind on rent.
The rental program will be run by the Illinois Housing Development Authority offers grants of up to $5,000 to provide emergency rental assistance. Assistance will be … Read the rest
Open Society Foundation and the Resurrection Project (TRP) have joined forces to support the City of Chicago in creating a “Resiliency Fund” – a cash assistance program to support Chicago residents who were excluded from federal stimulus aid in response to COVID-19.
The fund was launched on June 22nd, and provides $1,000 per household for eligible Chicagoans, which includes undocumented … Read the rest
Does your family or someone in your community need emergency assistance to help cover costs for utility bills, rent, temporary shelter, food, and other household necessities? The Pritzker Administration, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), has launched a new initiative to help Illinois families access and afford home energy assistance and other essential services … Read the rest
If you are a healthcare professional and want to help support local community groups in the Chicago area during the COVID-19 crisis, please consider joining the Mutual Aid City-wide Healthcare Working Group. They are looking for volunteers to help with setting up a phone triage and providing medical expertise. You can sign up via the form below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JN1zjfnEmVve6Aj7okblfN2zUOk2lToJZ0LZqdxlR98/viewform?edit_requested=true
As we head into month three of lock-down measures, it can feel really overwhelming to stay up to date on COVID news and find the resources you need to support family members and loved ones during this time! Check out the Chicago COVID Resource Finder pulled together by the City Bureau. The website lists over 1,300 resources including information about … Read the rest
Housing Forward recently put out a call for volunteers. If you are looking for further ways to get involved and support our local community during this time, please check out the link below.
Housing Forward is dedicated to reducing homelessness! They have a variety of programs and are looking for volunteers who can help with meal delivery and meal provision. … Read the rest
Please fill out this form if you are a healthcare worker in need of a mask – the community will do their best to make one for you!
If you are interested in making masks, see this post.
Click here for a list of local businesses still doing takeout and delivery
FAQ ON MASKS, HOME-MADE AND OTHERWISE
NOTE: I am not a doctor, but I have two sisters and a father and a best friend who are, and I’ve spent much of the last week researching these questions in depth.
ARE HOMEMADE MASKS EFFECTIVE?Somewhat. The recommendations re: their use have shifted in the last week; the CDC has recently relaxed … Read the rest
The order takes effect at 5 p.m. Saturday. It will be in effect until the end of the day April 7.
The Oak Park order will defer to the statewide order.
Local roads will remain open, as will public transit. As with the Oak Park order, outdoor activities like walking, running and hiking are allowed. Playgrounds are closed.
Although essential … Read the rest
Homeowners who have lost income or employment because of the coronavirus outbreak may be eligible to have their mortgage payments reduced or suspended for up to 12 months.
Read more here.
