Talented Tenth Social Services

Description

Update: Temporarily halted until the fall; potential reopening in late August ---------------------------------------------- The Neighbor Closet provides clothes, shoes, toiletries, household goods, baby items and nonperishable food items to individuals in need. Also provides referral services for free school supplies.

Hours

Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Residents in need

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

(1) Walk in during listed hours (2) Provide basic demographic information

Languages

French, English

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Description

Providing food assistance programs through Operation: Feed A Soul, Warm A Heart.

Hours

Tuesday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Required Documents

(1) Identification (2) Proof of need (SNAP or Medicaid documents)

Eligibility

Open to all who need assistance in served areas, subject to approval after intake interview.

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

Call to schedule and appointment or for more information.

Geography Served

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Description

Providing community initiatives, programs and referral services to disenfranchised families in the Chicagoland area. Services include entrepreneurial training through Project E.L.I.T.E.

Hours

By appointment

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Open to all who need assistance in served areas, subject to approval after intake interview.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

(1) Call to schedule an appointment or for more information. (2) Fill out form online.

Geography Served

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Description

Provides after school care, half-day, and full-day care to children from low to moderate-income families.

Hours

Tuesday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Required Documents

Call for details.

Eligibility

Open to all who need assistance in served areas, subject to approval after intake interview.

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

Call to schedule and appointment or for more information.

Languages

French

Geography Served

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Description

Provides Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) which is a type of behavioral therapy aimed at decreasing the likelihood of someone returning to abusing substances or alcohol. It teaches people in the criminal justice system with substance use disorders to focus on the moral aspects of their illness, and the social consequences that may be associated with using drugs or alcohol. Also provides job counseling assistance.

Hours

By appointment

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

None

Fees

Self-pay

Intake Procedure

Call for an evaluation appointment

Languages

French, English

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Providing community initiatives, programs and referral services to disenfranchised families in the Chicagoland area. Services include providing school supplies through the Back to School Drive.

Hours

Tuesday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Open to all who need assistance in served areas, subject to approval after intake interview.

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

Call to schedule an appointment or for more information.

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Providing toys through Toys for Tots for families in need at Christmas.

Hours

Tuesday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Required Documents

(1) Photo ID, (2) Proof of hardship (Medicaid, SNAP documentation, etc.)

Eligibility

Open to all who need assistance in served areas, subject to approval after intake interview.

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

(1) Call to schedule an appointment or for more information (2) Submit online application (3) Provide required documents

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers