Connections is here to help those in need find the right resources.

Drop-in Services

Additional resources

Interfaith Action of Evanston's Hospitality Center is open 7 am - 11 am, Monday through Friday, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (1509 Ridge Ave, Evanston).

Services include:

  • Coffee and Breakfast

  • Employment Support

  • Computer and Phone Access

Chicago Ave

Serves individuals who are currently experiencing homelessness and physically able to navigate stairs

You can access all services at Hilda’s Place (1458 Chicago Ave, Evanston) from:

  • 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Monday through Friday

  • 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm*, Monday through Friday (*No afternoon sessions on Wednesdays).

Available services:

Support Services

  • Housing assistance

  • Rental assistance

  • Help getting your ID

  • Apply for government benefits

Daily Services

  • Food pantry

  • Sack lunches

  • Large selection of adult clothing and shoes

  • Showers

  • Laundry

  • Storage

  • Internet Access

Health Services

  • Health and wellness services

  • Mental health counseling

  • Wound care

2121 Dewey

Serves families, housed people, and individuals with physical disabilities

You can also access services at 2121 Dewey Ave, Evanston, from:

  • 9:00am – 11:00am, Monday through Friday

  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm*, Monday through Friday (*No afternoon sessions on Wednesdays). ​

Available services:

Support Services

  • Housing assistance

  • Rental assistance

  • Help getting your ID

  • Apply for government benefits

Daily Services

  • Expanded food pantry

  • Sack lunches

  • Adult clothing and shoes

  • Showers

  • Internet Access

Emergency Shelter + Housing Referrals

While we currently do not offer emergency shelter within our facilities, we can help you find the right place to go.

Our community partners offer a network of shelters near you.

INDIVIDUAL ADULTS
Interfaith Action operates a cold weather emergency overnight shelter in Evanston during the months of October through May. Call (847) 869-0370 for more information.

Shelter Placement and Resource Center (SPARC), located in Chicago at 2241 S. Halsted St, offers a 24/7 intake location dedicated to connecting single adults with shelter placements and providing interim basic services. For shelter assistance at any time, individuals can submit a shelter request by calling 311. See the map here.
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FAMILIES
Contact Family Promise at 847.475.4500 or Shield of Hope at 872.281.7610 to find about emergency shelter options.

Homelessness Prevention

Your First Step

Call the Suburban Cook Call Center to receive a referral for assistance at 877.426.6515. Alternatively, you can visit one of their walk-in centers. You can find a location through their website at: https://myentrypoint.org/.

The Process

While every situation is different, Entry Point will provide you with an assessment that will determine the services that you and your family is eligible to receive, which may include what we can provide at Connections. While this may feel like an additional layer in the process, this assessment will ensure you are with Connections for the right services so we can address your needs as quickly as possible. 

If you’re in a situation where you are unable to receive a referral or have questions about our prevention assistance program, call us directly: 847.475.7070 x134 for the prevention mailbox, or send an email to prevention@connect2home.org.