Volunteer
It can be difficult sometimes dealing with the homeless. If you would like to help, please consider donating time or money to one of the follwoing organizations.
Counseling Center of Lake View
3225 N. Sheffield
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 549-5886
The Counseling Center of Lake View, a nonprofit organization, provides individual counseling/therapy services. Specialty areas include service for children and their families (such as immunizations and preventive care, laboratory test and x-rays, prescription drugs, dental care, eye care, mental health and substance abuse services) and adult outpatient mental health and substance abuse.
The staff includes bilingual, bicultural workers able to serve the Spanish-speaking individual or family looking for culturally sensitive services. In addition, they offer in-home counseling and case management for those 55 and older, and are able to respond to referrals from family members, building managers, and others concerned about frail elderly persons in the community. For those with serious mental illness and without financial resources, grants from the State of Illinois underwrite care.
Lakeview Shelter
835 W. Addison
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 327-1389
The Lakeview Shelter is an organization that works to eliminate problems that lead to homelessness and set individuals on the path towards self-sufficiency. The shelter offers job training for those in need and provides support groups for residents with drug abuse problems. Professional social service workers and volunteers counsel residents who have mental illnesses.
Lakeview Pantry
3831 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 525-7718
Established in 1970, Lakeview Pantry is a private, non-profit, emergency food pantry. The pantry provides food for over 12,000 people a year as well as providing help for clients to become self-sufficient. If you are in need, have questions, or want to help, please contact us. Mon., Wed., Fri., 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Lincoln Belmont Pantry
(773) 404-6333
1414 W. Oakdale
Chicago, IL 60657
Provides food for those in need, especially families. Tues. & Thurs. evenings, and Sat. morning. Volunteers needed.
The Night Ministry
4711 N. Ravenswood
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 784-9000
Since 1976, The Night Ministry has served people at difficult crossroads in their lives. Our staff and trained volunteers listen and respond affirmingly to the needs of people on the nighttime streets of Chicago – regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or social status. They are a non-profit, non-denominational social service organization that has created hope throughout our community. Staff and trained volunteers build non-judgmental, supportive relationships with individuals in need through The Night Ministry’s core programs. Open Door Youth Shelter, Outreach & Health, and Youth Shelter Network provide services and resources to youth and adults struggling with a wide range of life challenges.
Teen Living Programs
3179 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 883-0025
Teen Living Programs has been effectively and creatively serving homeless, runaway and exploited youth for the past 25 years. TLP’s services include street outreach; a day shelter offering meals, counseling and referrals; emergency shelter; and transitional and independent living programs. We welcome community visits, volunteers and specified, in-kind donations. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.