The Emergency Fund provides immediate financial assistance to help Chicago area individuals and families through a crisis or transition. We are the largest provider of homelessness prevention funds in the state of Illinois, and enjoy collaborative partnerships with a network of 60 human service agencies throughout the city and suburbs. For more information or to donate, visit www.emergencyfund.org
If you are in need of financial assistance and live in the city of Chicago, dial 3-1-1 and ask for short-term help. You will be transferred to a call center and screened for our assistance.
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