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Includes links to sites within Chicago that offer support, information, advocacy and relief to the causes of homelessness, hungry, basic income and minimum wage.
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Cornerstone Community Outreach (CCO)
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Offers low-income residents of the Uptown community social, educational and economic development programs, including job training and creation, affordable housing, feeding and sheltering the homeless.
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Emergency Fund for Needy People
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A nonprofit organization that provides immediate financial assistance to Chicago residents in crisis or transition. News and events, sponsors, donations, and services are showcased.
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Greater Chicago Food Depository
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Non-profit food bank providing food for hungry people in the whole of Cook County. Part of the America's Second Harvest network.
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Neighborhood Writing Alliance / Journal of Ordinary Thought
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Community-based program that hosts writing workshops in public spaces in the inner-city. NWA offers multiple locations for programs, including two Spanish-language workshops, magazine subscriptions, news, and contacts.
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Chicago Christian Industrial League
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A non-sectarian, nonprofit providing shelter, supportive housing, counseling and skill, academic and employment training to poor and homeless adults and families. Includes programs, newsletter, employment opportunities, resale store and links.
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