At Esperanza, we work hard to make sure that you have access to all of the resources necessary to keep you and your family healthy. Here is a list of resources of our community partners that you may benefit from. Stay connected with us on Facebook to stay updated on our community events. This list will be updated frequently.
Food Pantry
Amor de Dios
2356 S. Sawyer Ave.
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 972-3143
Thursday (3:00pm - 7:00pm)
You must present an ID to benefit from their services
Instituto Health Science Career Academy
2520 S. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8020
Monday - Wednesday (9:00am - 1:00pm)
Food is distributed until supplies last
Pilsen Food Pantry
1850 S. Throop St.
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 812-3150
Monday - Friday (10:00am - 1:30pm)
You must present an ID with current address to benefit from their services
Pilsen Little Village CMHC
2319 S. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 579-0832
Friday (10:00am - 12:00pm)
You must present an ID to benefit from their services
Housing
Catholic Charities
5533 S. Sawyer Ave.
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 349-8835 (Call and leave a message)
Emergency assistance for rent
City of Chicago
Homeless Prevention
(312) 744-5000
Monday - Thursday (8:30am - 4:30pm)
Financial assistance for housing
Spanish Coalition for Housing
1915 S. Blue Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 850-2660
(773) 342-7575
(773) 933-7575
Call and leave a message
Emergency mortgage and rent assistance
The Resurrection Project
1818 S. Paulina Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 666-1323
Monday - Friday (9:00am - 2:00pm)
Emergency rent assistance
Legal Aid
Taller De José
2831 W. 24th. Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 523-8421 (Ask for Carmen)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (9:00am - 5:00pm); Tuesday (12:00pm - 7:00pm)
Utilities
Brighton Park Neighborhood Council
4477 S. Archer Ave.
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 523-7110 (Ask for Diana, Liliana, or Vanessa)
Assistance for enrolling in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Catholic Charities
5533 S. Sawyer Ave.
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 349-8835 (Call and leave a message)
Emergency assistance for utility payments
Spanish Coalition for Housing
1915 S. Blue Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 850-2660
(773) 342-7575
(773) 933-7575
Call and leave a message
Emergency assistance for utility payments
The Resurrection Project
1818 S. Paulina Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 666-1323
Monday - Friday (9:00am - 2:00pm)
Emergency assistance for energy payments