Promoting financial stability and independence
We are currently working on the following initiatives and programs.
Your gift toward Community Impact or Income Impact areas supports the following programs. If you would like to find out more about how to give to, or advocate or volunteer for any of the following programs and initiatives, please contact us. Also view our Education Impact Programs and Health Impact Programs.
Community Crisis Center
P.O. Box 1390, Elgin • (847) 697-2380 • www.crisiscenter.org
Economic Crisis Program
The program provides information and resources to individuals and families lacking sufficient shelter, food and support. Services includes shelter, counseling, financial assistance, information and referral, emergency food, transportation, homeless outreach, and transitional living.
PADS of Elgin, Inc.
1730 Berkley Street, Elgin • (847) 608-9744 • www.padsofelgin.org
Emergency Shelter
PADS of Elgin, Inc. is breaking the cycle of homelessness by comprehensively addressing the needs of the local homeless population. The shelter is open year-round providing safe overnight shelter. The shelter offers an evening snack, breakfast, and connection with support services, including mental health, housing, healthcare, recovery, and education. The shelter opens nightly at 7 PM and closes each morning at 7 AM. Case management services are available during business hours, Monday through Friday.
Senior Services Associates, Inc.
101 S. Grove Avenue, Elgin • (847) 741-0404 • www.seniorservicesassoc.org
Economically Stable Seniors
The program is dedicated to sustaining and improving the quality of life for mature adults by providing access to the social services they need. The program offers a comprehensive assessment including a financial analysis for older adults and connecting seniors with all public and private benefits due to them that will enhance their income. The program helps to preserve independence, promote mental and physical well-being and protects seniors' rights and dignity.
YWCA Elgin -- Collaborative
220 E. Chicago Street, Elgin • (847) 742-7930 • www.ywcaelgin.org
Financial Literacy
YWCA Elgin, Center for Economic Progress and The Literacy Connection are working together to increase financial literacy for at-risk, low-income families in our community. The program provides adults the opportunity to develop and apply effective money management skills. Individuals receive information regarding basic budgeting, the importance of establishing a relationship with a reputable financial institution, opening checking and/or savings accounts, assisting with obtaining Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) and utilizing the free tax preparation program to help obtain their Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC). Individuals are empowered to strengthen their family’s economic situation.
Family Service Association of Greater Elgin Area
22 S. Spring Street, Elgin • (847) 695-3680 • www.fsaelgin.org
Consumers Have Opportunities in Creating Economic Stability (CHOICES)
The program offers persons who live or work in the Elgin area the opportunity to become more knowledgeable about options that are available to them to become economically stable. Financial literacy classes and effective money management skills in the area of housing and consumer credit issues are offered.
Salvation Army Elgin
316 Douglas Ave., Elgin • (847) 741-2305 • www.salvationarmy.com/elgin
Emergency Assistance
The program provides emergency assistance (rent, food, utility, and clothing) to residents in Elgin and South Elgin. Case Management, which includes supportive assistance and linkage to other community resources is provided to clients in need of emergency assistance.
Association for Individual Development
309 W. New Indian Trail Ct., Aurora • (630) 966-4000 • www.the-association.org
Independence through Employment
Case managers provide individuals with mental illness assistance in securing and maintaining employment, housing, and needed mental health services to continue living and working in the community. Services include: job search, application preparation, interview skills, appropriate work behaviors, grooming, dress, social skills expectations, and workplace problem solving through participation in A.I.D.’s Job Club.
Literacy Connection
270 N. Grove Avenue, Elgin • (847) 742-6565 • www.elginliteracy.org
Adult Volunteer Literacy
The program focuses on helping functionally illiterate adults -- those who cannot fill out an employment application, follow written instructions, or read a newspaper -- acquire the ability to read, write and speak English. The program is comprised of tutor instruction for basic reading and English as a Second Language (ESL).
