Homeless Prevention | Hope Haven of DeKalb County
1145 Rushmoore Drive, Dekalb, IL 60115
Eligibility
Must demonstrate proof of emergency situation in the past six months and be resident of area served for at least one year, must be able to pay a portion of rent or deposit and employed to prove rent will be continue to be paid; Security deposit assistance requires a need for relocation (such as fleeing domestic violence, divorce, eviction, etc)
Required documents
Call for information
(815) 758-5765
Voice·
Main Phone
(815) 758-3166
Voice·
Main Phone
Email[email protected]
Application process
Call for appointment
Fees
None
Service area
Dekalb County, IL
Provides assistance to help prevent homelessness, including, but not limited to:
- Emergency rent assistance for families in imminent danger of eviction
- Security deposits or first month's rent to help a family move into permanent housing in order to divert homelessness
- Emergency financial assistance to prevent housing foreclosure
- Referrals to other services to help prevent homelessness
Date of Last Formal Update
06/24/2025
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
Providing organization
Hope Haven of DeKalb County
Organization that helps prevent homelessness by providing an emergency shelter and housing support.