Winter Resources and Services ❄️
Dear Neighbor,
As the colder weather sets in as well as the season of giving back, I wanted to use this week’s newsletter to share a variety of winter resources to help keep those in our communities warm and safe.
Emergency Heating Repair Program
The City of Chicago is now accepting applications for the Emergency Heating Repair Program until April 1, 2024. The program offers income-eligible owner-occupants of 1-to-4-unit properties with emergency heating system replacements or repairs during the winter season. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. You can apply online or through calling 311.
CEDA LIHEAP
All income-eligible households can apply for LIHEAP to receive aid with heating and electric bills. Apply at www.CEDAorg.net/Bills or call (800) 571-2332. Applications are open until August 15, 2024, or until funds run out.
Rental Assistance Program
The City of Chicago's Rental Assistance Program is available to help Chicagoans who currently have housing, but who may become homeless soon because they lost income or had another eligible emergency which prevents them from paying rent. This program is welcome to all residents regardless of legal immigration status. Assistance may include payment of future rent, or rent arrears to prevent eviction or security deposits in cases of fire, flood, foreclosure, domestic violence, or eviction. You can learn more about RAP and apply here.
City of Chicago Warming Centers
The City of Chicago Warming Centers below are open Monday-Friday, 9am - 5 pm during extreme cold weather:
Englewood Community Service Center, 1140 West 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60620 312-747-0200
Garfield Community Service Center, 10 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612 312-746-5400
Dr. Martin Luther King Community Service Center, 4314 South Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60653 312-747-2300
North Area Community Service Center, 845 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640 312-744-2580
South Chicago Community Service Center, 8650 South Commercial Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 312-747-0500
Trina Davila Community Service Center, 4312 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639 312-744-2014
Those seeking a warm place to go after hours or those requiring emergency overnight shelter should call 3-1-1 or visit 311.Chicago.gov to be connected to services. More information can be found here: Chicago.gov/FSS.
Food Distribution
Organizations in the 39th District, like Onward House and the Polish American Association, host weekly food pantries to provide nutritious food to those in need.
Onward House’s food pantry is on Thursdays, from 3 to 6 pm at 5433 West Diversey Ave., and PAA’s food pantry is on the first four Tuesdays of each month from 10am to 2pm at 4808 W Berenice Ave.
Also, each month, Northwest Side mutual aid groups host free hot meals to-go on Thursdays from 12-3:30pm at St. Nicolai Church, 3000 N Kedzie Ave.
As always, my office is here to help navigate state programs and connect you to services and resources. You can reach us by phone or email at (773) 853-2570 and will@repguzzardi.com.
Be well, and happy holidays!
Will
District Council Meetings
Be part of the conversation and work around our collective public safety. The next District Council Meetings for police districts in the 39th District are:
District 017: Thursday, Dec. 21, 7pm at Patrick Henry Elementary School, 4250 N St. Louis Ave.
District 025: Thursday, Dec. 21, 6pm at El Artesanal, 5217 W Diversey Ave.
District 014: Saturday, Jan. 6, 1pm at the Logan Square Library, 3030 W Fullerton Ave.
Holiday Office Closures
My office will be closed for the holidays from Monday, Dec. 25 through Tuesday, Jan. 2 and will reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. In the meantime, please reach us at (773) 853-2570 or will@repguzzardi.com if you are in need of assistance. Thank you, and happy holidays to you and yours!