Rental Assistance & Community Service Resources

At Bickerdike, we believe housing is the foundation for stability, opportunity, and community. When families are able to remain in their homes, neighborhoods thrive.

 

We know that financial challenges can arise unexpectedly. If you are experiencing difficulty paying rent or utilities, there are local programs and trusted community partners that may be able to provide assistance. Below you will find resources designed to help residents maintain housing stability and navigate temporary hardships.

 

We encourage you to review each resource carefully and contact the organizations directly for eligibility and application information. If you need additional guidance, please reach out to your Property Manager. We are here to support you.

Rental Assistance

 

Center for Changing Lives

773-342-6210

Send Email

www.cclconnect.org/emergency-housing-assistance

 

Chicago Rental Assistance Program

311 or 312-744-5000

www.chicago.gov/fss/RAP

 

Court Based Rental Assistance Payments

www.illinoishousinghelp.org/cbrap

866-454-3571

 

All Chicago Making Homelessness History

312-379-0301 or 311

allchicago.org/how-we-are-ending-homelessness/emergency-financial-assistance/

Community Service Centers

 

In addition to rental assistance programs, local Community Service Centers may be able to connect residents with a range of supportive services, referrals, and public benefits. If you need help navigating available resources, these centers can provide guidance and assistance.

Puerto Rican Cultural Center

2425 W. Division St / 2739 W. Division Street

Chicago, IL  60622

773-697-3026 / 773-342-8866

 

Trina Davila Community Service Center/ Dept. of Family & Support Services

4312 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL  60639

312-744-2014

Open Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm

Rental assistance for: Families of Domestic Violence or Fire & Flood victims only.

 

Garfield Community Service Center

10 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL  60612

312-746-5400

Open:  Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm

Rental assistance for: Families of Domestic Violence or Fire & Flood victims only.

 

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Center

4314 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL  60653

312-747-2300

Open:  Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm

 

South Chicago Community Service Center

8650 S. Commercial Avenue, Chicago, IL  60617

312-747-0500

North Area Community Service Center

8650 W. Wilson Avenue, Chicago, IL  60640

312-744-2580

Open:  Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm

 

By The Hand Club For Kids

PO Box 10043

Chicago, IL 60610

www.bythehand.org

 

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

312-655-7700

www.catholiccharities.net/

 

The Salvation Army – Metropolitan Division

773-725-1100

www.salarmychicago.org

 

La Casa Norte

3533 W North Ave

773-276-4900