If you need assistance this holiday season, or would like to volunteer your time or make a donation, the following organizations are here for you.
NEAR WEST
Downers Grove
Ray Graham Association for People with
Disabilities
2801 Finley Road;
630-953-9574
www.ray-graham.org
The association supports children and adults with developmental disabilities.
West Suburban Humane Society
1901 W. Ogden Ave.;
630-960-9600
www.wshs-dg.org
The humane society is a non-profit, volunteer-based animal shelter.
Elmhurst
Elmhurst Children’s Assistance Foundation (ECAF)
630-415-0735
www.ecaf4kids.org
Assists children whose life is impacted by a serious medical or disabling condition.
Elmhurst Walk-In Ministry
125. W. Church St.
630-782-6006
www.elmhurstwalkinministry.org
Provides emergency assistance to people in need.
Hinsdale
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
630-323-7500;
www.thecommunityhouse.org
Provides counseling and social, educational and recreational programs for all ages.
Hinsdale Community Service
19 E. Chicago Ave., Hinsdale
630-323-2500; www.hinsdalecommunityservice.org
Crisis intervention, including rent assistance, food, clothing, furniture and appliances, children’s dental care and home visits for seniors.
Wellness House
131 N. County Line Road, Hinsdale
630-323-5150;
www.wellnesshouse.org
Provides free support groups, educational classes and other programs for people with cancer and their families.
La Grange
Boy Scouts of America – Des Plaines Valley Council
811 W. Hillgrove Ave.,
La Grange
708-354-1111;
www.bsa-dpvc.org
Community Nurse Health Association
23 Calendar Ave.,
La Grange
708-352-0081,
www.communitynurse.org
Provides primary healthcare and supportive services to low income families in the western suburbs.
Greater La Grange YMCA
1100 E. 31st St.,
La Grange Park
708-352-7600,
www.richportymca.org
West Suburban United Way
555 N. Kensington Ave.,
La Grange Park
708-352-7614;
www.westuw.org
Lombard
Camp Fire USA Illinois Prairie Council
45 W. Roosevelt Road, Lombard
630-629-5160
www.campfireusa-illinois.org
Catholic Charities
26 W. St. Charles Road
630-495-8008;
www.cc-doj.org
Oakbrook Terrace
Salvation Army
1S415 Summit Ave.,
Oakbrook Terrace
630-629-4948;
www.salvationarmyusa.org
Services include alcohol and drug rehabilitation, unemployment and homelessness services, senior clubs and children’s programs.
NORTH
Glencoe
Family Services of Glencoe
675 Village Court;
847-835-5111;
www.familyserviceofglencoe.org
Provides services such as counseling, a domestic violence program and community service programs and emergency intervention in tragic situations.
Glenview
Pathways Center
2591 Compass Road,
Glenview; 847-729-6220;
www.pathwayscenter.org
A not-for-profit organization serving children and families through therapy and supportive programs.
Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook
1300 W. Lake Ave.,
Glenview; 847-724-2620; www.youthservices-gn.org
Programs and services that support the mental health, character development and physical well being of children and families.
Grayslake
Grayslake YMCA
1850 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake
847-548-8300;
www.ymcachgo.org
Save-A-Pet Inc.
31664 N. Fairfield Road, Grayslake
847-740-7788;
www.save-a-pet-il.org
Gurnee
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lake County
3701 Grand Ave., Suite G, Gurnee
847-360-0770;
www.bbbslc.org
United Way of Lake County
330 S. Greenleaf St., Gurnee
847-775-1000; www.uwlakeco.org
Zacharias Sexual Abuse
Center
4275 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee
847-244-1187; 847-872-7799 (24-hour hotline)
www.zcenter.org
Highland Park
Boy Scouts of America
Northeast Illinois Council
2745 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park; 847-433-1813; www.neic.org
Provides Scouting support to troops in more than 50 communities.
Lake Forest
Volunteer Center of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff
400 Illinois Road,
Lake Forest; 847-234-8876;
The center links volunteers with organizations in need of their help. Volunteers work with seniors, youth, the homeless, disabled and more.
2400 Ogden Ave., Suite 400, Lisle
630-544-5900
888-544-5901
www.girlscoutspw.org
Northbrook
Children’s Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook
255 Revere Drive, Suite 200, Northbrook
847-412-4354; www.cachelps.org
Jewish Child and Family Services
North Suburban Community Counseling Center
85 Revere Drive, Suite J, Northbrook; 847-272-2882
Elaine Kersten Children’s Center on the Harry & Jeanette Winberg Campus
255 Revere Drive, Suite 200, Northbrook;
847-412-4350; www.jcfs.org
Provides help, healing and caring services infused with Jewish values including therapeutic, educational and preventative programs.
Northfield
New Foundation Center
444 W. Frontage Road, Northfield; 847-501-2939; www.wilpower.org
Help members of the community manage their mental illnesses and advocate politically for psychosocial rehabilitation and supportive housing in the north suburbs.
Riverwoods
Willow House
302 Saunders Road, Suite 200, Riverwoods;
847-236-9300;
www.willowhouse.org
Provides supportive services for children, teens and families coping with death and dying.
Vernon Hills
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago
650 N. Lakeview Parkway
847-573-0500;
www.ilcrossroads.org
Winnetka
Haven Youth and Family Services
560 Green Bay Road, Suite 10, Winnetka;
847-446-5606;
www.havenforyouth.org
Provides a 24-hour crisis intervention and emergency housing program for adolescents and their families, programs and counseling services.
NORTHWEST
Arlington Heights
Catholic Charities Northwest Senior Services
1801 W. Central Road
Arlington Heights
847-253-5500
www.catholiccharities.net/ccnw
Children’s Home and Aid
2045 S. Arlington Heights Road, Suite C
Arlington Heights
847-640-9590
www.childrenshomeandaid.org
Provides counseling for children and parents, foster care, adoption services, early childhood care and education and residential and youth services.
Clearbrook
1835 W. Central Road
Arlington Heights
847-870-7711
www.clearbrook.org
Enhances the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Jewish Vocational Service Chicago
1156 W. Shure Drive
Arlington Heights
847-392-8205
www.jvschicago.org
Kids Fight Cancer
1508 E. Algonquin Road
Arlington Heights
847-640-8515
www.kidsfightcancer.org
Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault
415 W. Golf Road, Suite 47
Arlington Heights
847-806-6526
Crisis line: 888-802-8890
www.nwcasa.org
OMNI Youth Services
1616 N. Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights
847-253-6010
24 hour emergency hotline: 847-353-1500
www.omniyouth.org
Provides counseling, services and programming needs for children and parents.
Salvation Army Family Services
1616 N. Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights
847-392-0265
www.communityresources.net/salvationarmy.html
Shelter Inc.
1616 N. Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights
847-255-8060
www.shelter-inc.org
Community-based, emergency and temporary housing for children and adolescents from birth through age 17.
St. Mary’s Services
717 W. Kirchhoff Road
Arlington Heights
847-870-8181
www.stmaryservices.com
Maternity counseling and adoption agency
The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago
2121 S. Goebbert Road
Arlington Heights
847-228-1320
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program for ages 55 and better
847-228-1006
www.volunteerinfo.net
Hoffman Estates
Children’s Advocacy
Center of North and Northwest Cook
640 Illinois Blvd.,
Hoffman Estates
847-885-0100; www.cachelps.org
Salvation Army Community and Family Counseling Services
1 Illinois Blvd.
847-885-4060
Lake in the Hills
Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry
600 E. Oak St.,
Lake in the Hills
857-854-1904;
www.alith-foodpantry.org
McHenry
Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County
4318-B W. Crystal Lake Road
815-385-3855;
www.bbbsmchenry.org
McHenry Catholic Charities
5141 W. Bull Valley Road
815-344-6956; www.ccrfd.org
United Way of Greater McHenry County
4508 Prime Parkway
815-344-4483;
http://www.volunteermchenrycounty.org
Mount Prospect
Northwest Suburban United Way
P.O. Box 294
847-768-1074
Sugar Grove
Girl Scouts
of Northern Illinois
200 New Bond St.,
Sugar Grove
630-897-1565; www.girlscoutsni.org
Woodstock
McHenry County PADS
14411 Kiswaukee Valley Road
815-206-5909
Provides emergency
housing for people who
are homeless.
Rebekah’s House
110 N. Madison St.
815-337-4566;
www.rebekahshouse.org
Help for women recovering from alcohol and substance abuse.
SOUTHWEST
Bolingbrook
FISH Food Pantry
630-759-4555
A volunteer organization concerned about the needs of others.
Crestwood
South-Southwest Suburban United Way 4711 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 17, Crestwood
708-371-1328
www.southlanduw.org
Orland Park
Goodwill Industries
7400 W. 159th St.,
Orland Park
708-429-9030
www.goodwillsew.com
Orland Township
Orland Township Youth and Family Services
www.orlandtwp.org
Palos Hills
Metropolitan Family
Services of Southwest Cook County
10537 S. Roberts Road;
708-974-2300
Plainfield
Plainfield Area Interfaith Food Pantry
22525 W. Lockport Road
815-439-8394; www.plainfieldfoodpantry.tripod.com
Romeoville
Operation Christmas
815-886-6337; www.romeoville.org/operationchristmas
Adoping families to assist during the holiday season.
Tinley Park
The Crisis Center for South Suburbia/Domestic Violence Shelter
708-429-7255
www.crisisctr.org
PAWS Animal Shelter
8301 191st St., Tinley Park
815-464-7298
www.pawsforall.petfinder.com
Southwest Community Services
6775 Prosperi Drive,
Tinley Park
708-429-1260;
www.swcsinc.org
Provides services, training and employment to those with disabilities.
WEST
Aurora
Aurora Catholic Charities
1700 N. Farnsworth Ave., Suite 18
630-820-3220; www.ccrfd.org
Fox Valley United Way
40 W. Downer Place
630-896-4636;
www.uwfoxvalley.org
Batavia
Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry
100 Flinn Drive
630-879-3784;
www.bataviafoodpantry.org
125. W. Church St.
630-782-6006
www.elmhurstwalkinministry.org
Provides emergency assistance to people in need.
Geneva
CASA Kane County
100 S. Third St., Suite 460, Geneva
630-232-4484; www.casakanecounty.org
Works for the best interests of abused and neglected children with the Kane County Juvenile Court System.
Day One Network
151 E. Fabyan Parkway, Geneva
630-879-2277;
www.dayonenetwork.org
Serves children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Geneva Community Chest
630-232-0350; http://genevacommunitychest.org
Supports charitable agencies throughout the Fox Valley area.
Glen Ellyn
B.R. Ryall YMCA
49 Deicke Drive, Glen Ellyn
630-858-0100
www.brryallymca.org
Bridge Communities Inc.
505 Crescent Blvd.,
Glen Ellyn
630-545-0610, Ext. 10
www.bridgecommunities.org
Bridge Communities helps homeless families by providing housing and a program that focuses on self-sufficiency.
Teen Parent Connection
739 Roosevelt Road,
Building 8, Glen Ellyn
630-790-8433
www.teenparentconnection.org
The agency offers comprehensive services to assist teen parents.
www.thecommunityhouse.org
Provides counseling and social, educational and recreational programs for all ages.
Lisle
Girl Scouts – Prairie Winds Inc.
2400 Ogden Ave., Suite 400, Lisle
630-544-5900
888-544-5901
www.girlscoutspw.org
Naperville
Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment (A.D.O.P.T.)
420 Industrial Drive
630-355-2299;
www.adoptpetshelter.org
Literacy DuPage
24W500 Maple Ave., Suite 217
630-416-6699; www.literacyvolunteersdupage.org
Little Friends Inc.
140 N. Wright St.;
630-355-6533
www.littlefriendsinc.org
Offers services for people with developmental disabilities.
Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry
556 W. Fifth Ave.
630-355-3663
www.loaves-fishes.org
Naperville Area Humane Society
1620 W. Diehl Road
630-420-8989
www.napevillehumanesociety.org
NapervilleCARES
618B W. Fifth Ave.
630-369-0200
www.napervillecares.org
Provides resources to people within the Naperville community who need assistance to avoid homelessness and to attain self-sufficiency.
NCO Youth & Family Services
1305 W. Oswego Road
630-961-2992;
www.ncoyouth.org
Samaritan Interfaith Counseling Center
1819 Bay Scott Circle, Suite 109
630-357-2456;
www.samaritancenter.org
St. Charles
American Red Cross
Fox River Chapter
121 N. Second St., Suite G, St. Charles
630-443-8844;
Boy Scouts of America
Three Fires Council
Norris Scout Service Center
415 N. Second Ave.,
St. Charles
630-584-9250
www.threefirescouncil.org
Lazarus House
214 Walnut St., St. Charles
630-587-2144; www.lazarushouseonline.com
Homeless shelter and
transitional housing facility.
Northern Illinois Food Bank
600 Industrial Drive
630-443-6916;
www.northrnernilfoodbank.org
United Way of Central Kane County
475 Dunham Road, Suite 1C,
St. Charles
630-377-1930; www.unitedwayofcentralkanecounty.org
Sugar Grove
Girl Scouts
of Northern Illinois
200 New Bond St.,
Sugar Grove
630-897-1565; www.girlscoutsni.org
www.ilcrossroads.org
Wheaton
Canticle Ministries
26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton
630-588-9165
www.canticleministries.org
Canticle Ministries works to facilitate changes necessary so people diagnosed with HIV can live life with dignity, autonomy and respect.
DuPage PADS
705 W. Liberty Drive
630-682-3846;
www.dupagepads.org
Provides emergency housing for people who are homeless and opportunities for affordable housing and support services.
DuPage Habitat for
Humanity
213 S. Wheaton Ave.
630-510-3737
www.dupagehabitat.org
Partners with families and the community to create affordable, livable housing.
Family Shelter Service
605 E. Roosevelt Road
630-221-8290
Hotline: 630-469-5650
www.familyshelterservice.org
Metropolitan Family
Services
222 E. Willow Ave.,
630-784-4800
www.metrofamily.org
NAMI of DuPage
(National Alliance for the
Mentally Ill)
2100 Manchester Road
Building B, Suite 925, Wheaton
630-752-0066;
www.namidupage.org
Provides support, advocacy and education in order to improve the quality of life of individuals with mental illness and their families.
People’s Resource Center
201 S. Naperville Road, Wheaton
630-682-5402
www.peoplesrc.org
The center assists with food, clothing, rent, holiday gifts, English languages skills, job training, government benefits and obtaining GED and citizenship.
World Relief DuPage
1825 College Ave., Suite 230, Wheaton
630-462-7566
http:community.wr.org
Works alongside local churches and communities on four continents to serve the most vulnerable.
