Includes the counties of Bureau, Carroll, Henry, Jo Daviess, Knox, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Mercer, Ogle, Putnam, Rock Island, Stark, Stephenson, Whiteside
Shelter
Please call the below programs for more information about shelters:
Twin Cities PADS (815) 626-2210
Project NOW (309) 793-6391
Veterans
Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 424-3838
This is available 24/7
Fleeing Domestic Violence
Call the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline - (877) 863-6338
This is available 24/7
Or you can visit The Network's website to chat anonymously through the Chat Hotline located at the top of the website's homepage.
Please click here for warming center locations.
Coordinated Entry System
Individuals and families seeking shelter or living outside or in places not meant for people to live in can apply for housing through the Coordinated Entry system, which is designed to streamline access to housing, and supportive services.
Contact Project NOW for information and access to the Coordinated entry System by calling (309) 793-6391 or email rlund@projectnow.org (Ron Lund)
Level Up/Moline Income Program
For residents of Moline, please click on the link below and then click on the Level Up Application to learn more about this regional income program meant to help pay for housing:
Community Action Agencies
Community Action Agencies may assist with rental/mortgage, food, employment training/placement, financial management, energy assistance (LIHEAP), and temporary shelter.
For the Counties of Jo Daviess, and Stephenson.
Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency
27 South State Avenue
Freeport, Illinois 61032
Telephone: 800-883-1111 or 815-232-3141
Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
For the Counties of Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island
Project NOW, Inc.
1830 Second Avenue
Rock Island, Illinois 61201
Telephone: 309-793-6391
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
For the Counties of Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark, and Whiteside
Tri-County Opportunities Council
405 Emmons Avenue
P.O. Box 610
Rock Falls, Illinois 61071-0610
Telephone: 800-323-5434 or 815-625-7830
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For Knox County
Western Illinois Regional Council
133 West Jackson Street
Macomb, IL 61455
Telephone: 309-837-2997
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Public Housing Authorities
The chart below lists Public Housing Authorities (PHA) by county in Northwestern Illinois.