Financial/Housing Resources

Homelessness Prevention Call Center

• • •  Call 3-1-1 and request “short-term help” or “rental assistance”. 

      • A Case Manager will review qualifications and determine if funds are available.  When funds are available and a person qualifies, they are connected with the funding agency. When they qualify but funds aren’t available, callers are given the option of calling back the next day. 

      • Funds can be used for security deposits, rent/mortgage payments, utilities.

Rapid Re-Housing Program

• • All Chicago administers the Rapid Re-Housing Program to provide rent and utility assistance for people experiencing homelessness, living in shelters or on the street. We work with seven partner agencies that provide case management services to help Rapid Re-Housing clients remain stable in their new homes. We assist approximately 350 households each year. 

    • If you need help, call 3-1-1 and ask for short-term assistance.

DFSS Emergency Rental Assistance

• Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance at one of the 6 DFSS Community Service Centers.

  • • Funds can be used for payment of rent to prevent eviction

    • Payment is made directly to property owners/managers

    • Call nearest DFSS center to inquire about rental assistance:

      • North Area Community Service Center
        845 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, IL
        312-744-2580

Chicago Rental Assistance

• Rent payment assistance is available for individuals and families that are in immediate risk of eviction through the City of Chicago Rental Assistance Program. Can apply online or in person at your nearest Community Service Center.

  • Apply online

  • Locate your nearest Community Service Center

Metropolitan Asian Family Services (MAFS)

• MAFS is a local organization that assists clients in accessing public benefits available to fit their individual needs. Staff helps fill-out applications for these services and escorts them to the appropriate public benefit offices such as Department of Human Services or Social Security Administration, Immigration and Naturalization to submit the application and serve as their interpreter. They can translate official forms in Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Spanish and Bosnian languages to facilitate the process of applying for benefits. 

  • Contact MAFS by calling (773) 465-3105 or stopping by their offices at 7541 N Western Avenue.

Asian Human Services - CURES Program

• The Cures Employment & Training project was launched in response to the emergency of the COVID-19 pandemic and its negative impact on specific communities. This project is designed to provide temporary paid work experience and training for low income members of the community that are over the age of 17 and receive SNAP and/or TANF benefits.

  • Email jobsnow@ahschicago.org or call 312-834-3793 or 872-216-8289 to learn more.