The holiday season reminds us all that it is often better to give than to receive. If you feel like giving some of your time to help someone in need, there are several local organizations that are looking for dedicated volunteers. Below are just a few places where you can lend a hand.
NORTH
A Safe Haven Foundation
2750 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 435-8300 http://www.asafehaven.org
A Safe Haven Foundation is a social business enterprise that empowers families and individuals experiencing homelessness or crisis to achieve sustainable self-sufficiency. Through its holistic approach, A Safe Haven Foundation provides evidence-based programs of supportive housing, addiction treatment, recovery management, education and life skills that lead directly to employment, permanent housing and self-sufficiency.
SOUTH
Cathedral Shelter of Chicago
1668 W. Ogden Ave.
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 997-2222 http://www.cathedralshelter.org
Cathedral Shelter was founded in 1915 as a storefront mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, providing food and clothing to the hungry, homeless and poor. Today, it provides programs and services targeting the homeless and at-risk of homelessness populations.
SUBURBS
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago – North Region
1717 Rand Rd.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Contact: Mary Beth Hartmann
Phone: (847) 376-2121 http://www.catholiccharities.net/locations/north
Whether they are young or old, hungry or addicted, homeless or friendless, Catholic Charities sees the face of God in those in need. By providing food, clothing, shelter and counseling, they bring hope to the hopeless in the city of Chicago and its suburbs. With more than 159 programs at 156 locations across Cook and Lake Counties, we help people of all races and religions move toward empowerment and self-sufficiency.
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