State and local organizations that provide assistance for a wide variety of needs.
Community Resources
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Today, over 12,700 LaSalle County citizens are facing food insecurity. Our goal is to make this number zero. We are committed to being an unwavering resource for the families who seek our help.
Shopping Hours:
Monday: 9:00 - 12:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 - 12:00 PM
Wednesday: 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 3:00 - 6:00 PM
815-431-0155
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PADS is about more than a safe place to sleep and a warm meal.
It's about providing opportunities and support to help individuals become self-sufficient.
(815) 433-1292
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Safe Journeys offers a safe atmosphere where survivors of domestic and sexual violence can find support, resources, and strength as they journey toward healing and thriving.
24/7 Support Line - 815.673.1555
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Our efforts at A Servant’s Heart are three fold:
Our Resale Boutique provides great quality items at low prices.
The Community Kitchen provides free meals for anyone in the community 5 days a week.
Our main office assists in finding housing, provides payments for deposits and rent, payments for utilities, provides clothes, furniture and other household items as needed, in addition to meeting any number of other individual needs.
(815) 434-3470
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This center functions as an emergency room for pregnancy decisions, providing women in Illinois with a life-affirming alternative to other clinics. Our patient team serves at-risk women with a free pregnancy options consultation including pregnancy testing, an ultrasound, and STI testing. The ethical medical care we provide empowers women to make informed decisions about the outcome of their pregnancies. Ottawa Center - 815-625-5376
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Under His Wings
We are a Non-Profit Christian Maternity Home/Pregnancy Resource Center. We offer baby & maternity clothes and items. Housing to pregnant women and their children. Basic needs and counseling. All FREE!!
815-431-1264
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Our Customers section can help you find programs, services and information.
IDHS can help you meet basic needs, cope with illness, emergencies, or other challenges.
1-800-843-6154
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Abuse Prevention & Intervention
You are not alone. Reach out to any of the seven local agencies who specialize in abuse prevention and intervention.
Advocacy & Services for Disabled
Finding the right services for you or your family member’s disability can be overwhelming. Your local advocates are here to help.
Alcohol & Drug Assistance
Asking for help can be difficult, reach out to any of the trained agencies listed to get started.
Counseling & Mental Health
Highly trained staff are here to help you and your family, these agencies specialize in anxiety, depression, behavioral mental health, medicine management and general mental health programs.
Financial & Housing Aid
These experts will help you plan for the future from housing assistance to education and career support they are here to set you up for a successful future.
Food & Nutrition Services
Lack of employment or low wages, public aid has run out or your family’s resources have been depleted these pantries are here to ensure you do not go hungry.
Senior Citizen Services
Navigating the new lifestyle change can be very difficult. Contact one of the many local resources to understand your loved ones options and get them to living a fulfilled life.
815-223-8339
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Community Services Block Grant
Funding to reduce poverty, revitalize income-eligible communities and to empower income-eligible families to become self-sufficient.
Foster Grandparent Program
Foster Grandparents work one-on-one with children or in small groups in classroom settings assisting with academics, social skills or other special needs.
Early Head Start
A comprehensive child and family development program to promote self-esteem, self-confidence, and school readiness for children ages 0-3.
Head Start
A comprehensive child and family development program to promote self-esteem, self-confidence, and school readiness for children ages 3-5.
Assistance for individuals and families who are homeless, facing eviction or behind on payments, and assistance for income-eligible households living in participating properties.
Help for eligible income-eligible households to pay for the rising cost of winter energy services.
Scholarship Program
Scholarships for applicants wishing to pursue high-demand careers.
Weatherization
Concentrates on weatherizing homes to make them safe by inspecting, cleaning and/or repairing the heating system, and to reduce the amount of fuel it takes to heat the home comfortably.
1-800-323-5434
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Internet Essentials has connected over 10 million low-income households for over 10 years to fast, reliable internet. Get speeds up to 50 Mbps for only $9.95/mo — good for online learning, working from home, video calling, and other essentials.
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Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada. In 2022, Express employed 579,000 people across 79,000 client companies. Contact the office nearest to you to find your next job or newest hire.
