Emergency Financial Assistance

Homeless Prevention

All Chicago provides critical, flexible financial support to individuals and families who are unhoused or at risk of losing their housing. By bridging the gap during a sudden financial setback, we stabilize households in Chicago’s most vulnerable communities and prevent short-term emergencies from becoming long-term crises.

What We Do

We strategically blend State Homeless Prevention Funds with private Emergency Financial Assistance to resolve housing emergencies quickly. Depending on a household’s specific needs, our flexible funding can assist with:

• Rent or mortgage payments

• Security deposits

• Utility bills

• Other emergency housing costs

How to Get Help

If you or someone you know is facing a housing crisis, follow the steps below.

• By Phone: Call 311 and ask for short-term assistance.

• In Person: Or contact the nearest participating agency listed below.