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Heartland Human Care Services' Building Stable Communities (BSC) is a rapid re-housing program that provides rental assistance and supportive services for single adults and families in their transition from homelessness to permanent housing and self-sufficiency. Participants live throughout Chicago in scattered-site, privately-owned apartments in their community of choice. The program pays a rental subsidy directly to the landlord, and in most cases, the lease is in the participant's name. To help the participants and their families achieve stability and independence, a range of essential, supportive services are provided, including: housing location/inspection, intensive case management, employment case management, clinical services including mental health and substance use counseling, children's services, and referrals to other services such as education, primary care, and legal services. This program serves approximately 280 households per year and includes former "Families Building Community" (FBC) and "Stable Futures" housing programs.

The Village of Oaklawn has a Senior Center with several activities. These activities include: bridge, Canasta, and Exercise classes.

Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc. helps people live more independently by obtaining paid employment through the Employment Services program. They offer job coaching services to help the people they serve meet their employment goals and work with businesses throughout the community to place people in jobs in their fields of choice to create economic independence.

The Torch Club is a chartered, small-group leadership and service club for boys and girls ages 11 to 18. The Club staff meet the special character development needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage in their lives.

Chicago Public Library hosts City of Chicago EZ Pay Stations where residents can pay bills related to Administration Notice of Ordinance Violations, parking/speeding/red-light tickets, permits and taxes, and utilities. EZ Pay Stations are self-service only. CPL does not support or maintain EZ Pay Stations.

Greater Chicago Legal Center's Justice Laura Cha-Yu Liu Homeowners Advice Desk (formerly the Foreclosure Advice Desk) offers free legal services to homeowners in foreclosure, including information about the legal process and your rights and responsibilities during the foreclosure process.While GCLC's attorneys can also assist in preparing necessary legal documents for the case, they do not provide any type of representation in court.

Chicago Hope Inc. hosts a food pantry in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Additionally, the offer diapers during pantry hours with proof of ID and separate proof of address (utility bill, etc.).

Hyde Park Neighborhood Club offers fun and thoughtful activities for select holidays, teacher in-service days, and parent-teacher conference days for many Chicago Public Schools, UChicago Lab School, and Catholic school days off.

The Literacy Connection assists adult learners who are proficient in English, but may have difficulty identifying letters or words, reading a menu or sign, filling out a job application, or doing simple math, as well as those with limited English skills learn to read, write, speak and understand English, so that they can take a more active role in the society.

Chicago Park District provides a wide variety of aquatics-related programming, including swimming lessons, exercise classes, open and lap swim time, and more. Visit the website to learn more about current offerings.

The Encompassing Center provides physical or mental exams to detect substance use or chemical dependency.

Magnolia Care Solutions completes applications and manages issues related to Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, and insurance.

Aspen Dental provides regular dental care, including comprehensive exams and cleanings.

Erie Neighborhood House - Erie Community Center is licensed to provide supervised child care. Centers must meet licensing requirements regarding the education and quantity of staff, and the safety of the building.

All Stars engages Club members 6-18 in football, basketball, cheerleading, and dancing.

My.Future is a mobile-friendly social platform with program activities in areas such as STEM, leadership, and the arts.

Trinity United Church of Christ Child Care Centers - Dr. Deton J. Brooks Child Care Center offers a preschool curriculum through the Head Start program. The program provides an environment for young children to improve their cognitive, motor, and social skills.

This food pantry is operated in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

Urban Growers Collective provides two apprenticeship programs under Farmers for Chicago. The Grower Apprenticeship is a 3-year practical adult education training program that guides participants towards commercially viable farm operations via cooperative growing, aggregation, and profit sharing. The Herbalism Apprenticeship requires a 100-hour commitment as participants learn to cultivate herbs, identify and observe the wild plants 'volunteering' alongside those intentionally planted.

Chicago Family Health Center provides behavioral health services to help patients with issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, perinatal, antepartum, and postpartum mood disorders, psychosocial concerns related to chronic pain and chronic medical problems, and support for victims of domestic violence in the aftermath of an incident. Chicago Family Health Center offers comprehensive substance abuse treatment, including Suboxone, Naltrexone, and Narcan.

This food pantry is operated in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

Northbrook Park District offers an extensive variety of recreational opportunities.

City on the Hill Youth Foundation's summer training program starts in June, and the students meets 2-3 times a week. The program allows mentors and mentees to discuss progress and upcoming goals while providing ongoing support. They provide computers and other technological resources onsite that youth can utilize for any school projects, research or educational advancement or exploring new ideas.

City of Chicago Department Of Family And Support Services has Community Service Centers that act as cooling centers during periods of extreme heat.

Midwest Express Clinic provides walk-in treatment for individuals with minor illnesses or injuries that do not require a hospital emergency room.