People's Resource Center-Westmont
Address
104 Chestnut Avenue
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 682-5402
AKA:
PRC
Description:
Provides support to those in need living in DuPage County. Helps with food, clothing, rent, job assistance, along with other services.
Hours:
Monday and Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Languages:
Spanish, English
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
December 7, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
104 Chestnut Avenue
Westmont, IL 60559
Contacts
General Email
Jenifer S Fabian
Executive Director
Phone Numbers
Main
(630) 682-5402
Adult Learning & Literacy
(630) 682-5402 x331
Art Studio
(630) 682-5402 x241
Care for Cars
(630) 682-5402 x323
Computer Access Program
(630) 682-5402 x247
Computer Literacy Program
(630) 682-5402 x267
Fax
(630) 682-5412
Job Assistance
(630) 682-5402 x333
Rent/Mortgage Assistance
(630) 682-5402 x323
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Special Notes/Funding
Classes offered virtually until further notice.
Description
Instruction in English, math, reading skills, GED preparation and citizenship test preparation. Learning occurs in classrooms, small groups, and one-on-one sessions with volunteer tutors.
Hours
Varies by schedule
Eligibility
Residents of DuPage County
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
(1) Contact Adult Learning and Literacy, Anum Abdullah at PRC, at aabdullah@peoplesrc.org or call 630-682-5402, ext. 331.and leave a message with your name and phone number. (2) A staff member will call you to discuss your learning goals
Languages
Spanish, English
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Dupage County
- Dupage County
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Description
Instruction on painting, ceramics, collage, and other art and crafts classes from local artists. Supplies are provided.
Availability
Some classes are offered in person and some are offered online.
Hours
Registration by phone: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am Classes: Hours vary
Required Documents
Confirm any requirements over phone. May include: Proof of residency.
Eligibility
Residents of DuPage County
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
(1) Call 630-682-5402 x278 during listed registration hours or submit form online to register to become a PRC Client. (2) See art class schedule on website and email or call to register
Languages
English, Spanish
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Dupage County
- Dupage County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides payment assistance for affordable car repair for low-income residents in order to conduct job searches or retain employment.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
Application; PRC Client ID or referral from partner agency
Eligibility
People's Resource Center Clients or clients of a partner agency who are actively seeking a job or are already employed. Typical repairs include ignition, brakes, suspension, exhaust, fuel, and tires. Transmission repairs and body work are beyond the scope of this program.
Fees
Self-pay a portion of repairs
Intake Procedure
(1) Call 630-682-5402, extension 323 or send an email to socialservices@peoplesrc.org and leave a message with your name, phone number, and a short explanation of your situation. (2) Complete initial screening to determine eligibility (3) Complete Care for Cars application including supplemental documents (4) Application approval process takes several days, including assessment of needed repairs and availability of mechanic
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Dupage County
- Dupage County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Donated clothes, shoes and accessories for registered clients.
Hours
By Appointment Only. Monday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm; Thursday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Required Documents
Photo ID; Proof of address
Eligibility
Must be a registered client; Limit 2 visits per month
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
(1) Register as a client (2) Call to make an appointment to visit the site during available hours (3) Purchase clothing with available points each month (4) Points do not carry over from one month to the next (5) Each family member is given 5 points to spend each month, 1 item of clothing typically costs 1 point
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Dupage County
- Dupage County
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Description
Provides free refurbished computers to residents in need.
Availability
One computer per household
Hours
By appointment
Eligibility
DuPage County residents
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
(1) Register as a PRC client (2) Contact computer access team to request a computer
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Dupage County
- Dupage County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Refurbishes and repairs computers for residents in need.
Hours
By appointment only.
Eligibility
Adult DuPage County resident
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
(1) Register as a PRC client (2) Call or email Computer Access Team at (630) 682-5402, x247 or computeraccess@peoplesrc.org
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Dupage County
- Dupage County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Helps unemployed residents of DuPage County find and keep a job. Provides workshops and one-on-one job search coaching. Also partners with area employers to connect pre-screened candidates with employers seeking to hire. Also offers on-demand job assistance workshops and an online jobs board.
Hours
Coaching Hours: Varies depending on job coach availability. Online resources: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Required Documents
May include: PRC ID and proof of residency
Eligibility
Residents of DuPage County; Registered clients.
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
(1) Call Job Assistance line and leave a message with a name and phone number, fill out online job help form, or email learning@peoplesrc.org. (2) A staff person will call back to complete a phone assessment. (3) See website for upcoming workshops through the Calendar link on the Job Assistance Page
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Dupage County
- Dupage County
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Description
In-person food pantry for residents in need. By appointment only.
Hours
Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00pm - 3:00pm; Thursday, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Required Documents
Photo ID (driver's license, State ID, Consular Card, or passport); Proof of current address (current utility bill, lease, benefit letter from Social Security Administration, Medicare, Medicaid, US Immigration/Asylum documents, shelter letter or hotel bill); Information for any other people who live in the household (first and last name, birthday, gender, race, country of birth); Income information for everyone living in household.
Eligibility
Resident of DuPage County; Must meet income guidelines.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
(1) Call 630-682-5402 and then press "0" to schedule an appointment (2) Should not arrive more than 15 minutes early, and those arrive more than 15 minutes late may need to reschedule appointment (3) Bring required documents to appointment
Languages
English, Spanish
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Dupage County
- Dupage County
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Description
Assistance with completion and submission of the state food assistance program application.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Required Documents
These may include: Valid photo ID; Proof of income (W-2, tax return, paystubs)
Eligibility
Residents of DuPage County
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
(1) For all services, call the main number or service-specific numbers listed for more information and to register or email socialservices@peoplesrc.org. (2) Documentation may be required to register for services, including photo ID and proof of residence
Languages
English, Spanish
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Dupage County
- Dupage County
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Description
Online Job Board open to the public.
Hours
7 days a week, 24 hours a day
Eligibility
None
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Go to https://www.peoplesrc.org/prc-community-job-board/
Languages
English, Spanish
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Dupage County
- Dupage County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Security deposit payment assistance for those who are experiencing homelessness and are requiring this assistance to gain housing in DuPage County.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Required Documents
Photo ID; Verification of household members; Proof of all income sources and amounts; proof of residence.
Eligibility
Residing or moving into DuPage County; Meet program income guidelines
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
(1) Call Rent/Mortgage Assistance number to leave a message with a name, phone number, and a short explanation of your situation (2) A staff person will call back to complete an assessment by phone (3) If appropriate, an appointment will be scheduled to complete application (4) Provide all required documents at time of appointment
Languages
English, Spanish
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Dupage County
- Dupage County
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Description
Limited emergency financial assistance for those residing or moving into DuPage County. Services available by appointment only.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Required Documents
Photo ID; Verification of household members; Proof of all income sources and amounts; proof of residence.
Eligibility
Residing or moving into DuPage County; Meet program income guidelines
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
(1) Call Rent/Mortgage Assistance number to leave a message with a name, phone number, and a short explanation of your situation, (2) A staff person will call back to complete an assessment by phone (3) If appropriate an appointment will be scheduled (4) Provide all required documents at appointment.
Languages
English, Spanish
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Dupage County
- Dupage County
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