Resources for Displaced Residents

Hesed House

680 S. River St. | Aurora, Illinois

https://www.hesedhouse.org/ | (630) 897-2156

Hesed House offers housing assistance, counseling, and legal services through its Comprehensive Resource Center.

The Aurora Information Referral System

http://www.findhelpaurorail.org/ | (630) 897-2156

The system is designed to connect Aurora residents experiencing housing crisis to services and resources. It is a partnership between Hesed House, the Aurora Housing Authority, and the City of Aurora.

City of Aurora's Development Services Department

77 S. Broadway Ave. | Aurora, Illinois

https://www.aurora.il.us/Property-and-Business/Development | DisplacedTenantAssistance@aurora-il.org

The department has contacted landlords in Aurora who have available units with monthly rent costs similar to previously paid amounts.

The Neighbor Project

32 S. Broadway | Aurora, Illinois 60505

 www.neighborproject.us | (630) 906-9400

Will County Center for Community Concerns

2455 Glenwood Ave. | Joliet, Illinois 60435

www.wcccc.net | (815) 722-0722

Family Service Agency of Dekalb County

1325 Sycamore Rd. | Dekalb, Illinois 60115

www.fsadekalbcounty.org | (815) 758-8616

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is currently accepting applications for rental assistance. If you are looking for assistance, please contact an IDHS Service Provider Agency in your area to find out if you're eligible, ask about rental assistance, and get help with applying.

Find a IDHS Service Provider at https://www.illinoisrentalassistance.org/providers.

Hesed House

659 South River St. | Aurora, Illinois 60506

https://www.hesedhouse.org/ | (630) 897-2156

Loaves and Fishes

580 Exchange Court | Aurora, Illinois 60506

https://www.loaves-fishes.org/ | (630) 355-3663

Mutual Ground

418 Oak Avenue | Aurora, Illinois 60506

https://mutualground.org/ | (630) 897-0084

Mutual Ground offers support to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence.

Aurora Housing Authority

1449 Jericho Cr. | Aurora, Illinois 60506

https://auroraha.com/ | (630) 701-9977

Catholic Charities, Joliet

203 N. Ottawa St. | Joliet, Illinois 60432

https://catholiccharitiesjoliet.org/ | (815) 723-0582

Fox Valley United Way

44 E. Galena Blvd | Aurora, Illinois 60506

https://www.foxvalleyunitedway.org/ | (630) 896-4636

Rental Assistance and Housing Support Program - Kane County

401 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, Illinois 60611

https://www.kanehealth.com/ | (630) 587-2144

Salvation Army - Aurora

437 E. Galena Blvd. | Aurora, Illinois 60505

salvationarmy.org/aurorail/ | (630) 897-7265

Will County Center for Community Concerns

2455 Glenwood Ave. | Joliet, Illinois 60435

https://wcccc.net/ | (815) 722-0722

Kane County LIHEAP

https://cci-hci.org/ | (847) 697-4400

DuPage County LIHEAP

www.dupageco.org/liheap/ | (630) 407-6500

Kendall County LIHEAP

http://www.kendallhealth.org/community-action/liheap/ | (630) 553-9100

Will County LIHEAP

http://www.wcccc.net/liheap.asp | (815) 722-0722

The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry

1110 Jericho Road | Aurora, Illinois 60506

https://www.aurorafoodpantry.org/ | (630) 897-2127

Food Distribution Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Registration is not necessary, but it can help speed up the process. If you are new to the pantry and have already registered, please bring a photo ID and your Client ID number, which is provided to you when you register online. The pantry will still process you at registration if you do not have these items.

Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry

Aurora Locations | Aurora, Illinois

https://mariewilkinsonfoodpantry.org/ | (630) 897-5431

Food Distribution Hours: Services are offered on the following days:

Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at 834 N. Highland Ave., Aurora, IL

Friday: 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at 834 N. Highland Ave., Aurora, IL

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at 801 Zeigler Ave., Aurora, IL

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at 551 Fourth St., Aurora, IL

• Guests may visit one location a week.

Wesley United Methodist Church

14 N. May St. | Aurora, Illinois

https://www.wesleyumcaurora.org/ | (630) 896-1033

Food Distribution Hours: Free dinner is offered every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Catholic Charities of Aurora

314 N. Lake St. Ste 1A | Aurora, Illinois

catholiccharities.rockforddiocese.org/ | (630) 820-3220

Catholic Charities, Joliet

203 N. Ottawa St. | Joliet, Illinois

https://catholiccharitiesjoliet.org/ | (815) 723-0582

• Offers a Mobile Food Pantry that is distributed through a drive-thru.

Two Rivers Head Start

1661 Landmark Rd. | Aurora, Illinois

https://www.trhsa.org/ | (630) 264-1444

Food is received by scheduling an appointment. Appointment times are available Mondays (2:00pm-4:00pm), Wednesdays (9:00am-11:00am; 3:00pm-6:00pm), and Fridays (9:00am-12:00pm).

• Food may only be received twice a month by appointment only.

Loaves and Fishes

580 Exchange Court | Aurora, Illinois

loaves-fishes.org/programs/food-assistance/ | (630) 355-3663

Loaves and Fishes offers a variety of services, including a grocery market, curbside pre-pack pickup, online market, and home delivery.

Family Focus

550 Second Ave. | Aurora, Illinois

https://www.family-focus.org/center/aurora/ | (630) 844-2550

Family Focus provides clothing vouchers to the Goodwill Store.

For assistance with obtaining security deposits and unused rental payments, contact:

Prairie State Legal Services

https://pslegal.org/ | (800) 942-4612

Kane County Bar Association

https://www.kanecountybar.org/ | (630) 762-1900

Hope Fair Housing

https://hopefair.org/ | (630) 690-6500