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Drop-In Services


If you are currently homeless, you can access services at Hilda’s Place (1458 Chicago Ave, Evanston) from 9:30am – 2:30pm, Monday through Friday. The following services are available: Showers, Case Management, Bag Lunches, Clothing Closet, Laundry, Lockers, Food Pantry, Computer and Phone Access, and Haircuts.
 
If you have a physical handicap or are currently housed, you can access services at our Main Office (2121 Dewey Ave, Evanston) from 9:30am – 2:30pm, Monday through Friday. The following services are available: Showers, Case Management, Bag Lunches, Clothing Closet, and Food Pantry.
 
Questions? Contact our Main Office at 847.475.7070 from 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
 
​Additionally, Interfaith Action of Evanston's Hospitality Center is open 7:00am - 11:00am, Monday through Friday, ​at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (1509 Ridge Ave, Evanston). Services include: Coffee and Snacks, Employment Support, Computer and Phone Access.

Eviction Prevention


​Connections might be able to help.

​If you are a Suburban Cook County renter who has experienced a COVID-related hardship, you might quality for Emergency Rental Assistance recently made available through Cook County Government. Visit cookcountyil.gov/recovery for more information and to apply now. For assistance with your application, visit us at 2121 Dewey Ave. between 9:30am – 2:30pm. Monday-Friday or call 847.475.7070 to make an appointment.

To learn about alternative rental assistance resources and services available that you may qualify for, please contact the Suburban Cook County Call Center at 877-426-6515.
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Emergency Shelter


​INDIVIDUAL ADULTS

Interfaith Action operates a cold weather shelter in Evanston during the months of November to April. Call (847) 869-0370 for more information. Click here to view a detailed list of shelters in the area.
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FAMILIES
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Contact Family Promise at 847.475.4500 or Shield of Hope at 872.281.7610 to find about emergency shelter options. 
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Domestic Violence


If you or someone you know needs support, you can call YWCA Evanston/North Shore at 864-8780 or (toll free) 877-718-1868.

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  • WHO WE ARE
    • Our Vision
    • Core Values
    • Our Commitment
    • Our Impact
    • Our Team & Board
    • Careers
    • News & Archives
  • WHAT WE DO
    • Housing
    • Prevention
    • Shelter & Drop In
    • Advocacy
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • In-Kind Donations
    • Activities & Resources
    • Events
  • NEED HELP?
  • DONATE NOW
  • COVID-19 Response