Rent & eviction
Help that may prevent an eviction or keep a household stable.
Housing & emergency help
A small emergency can become a big one fast.
When a rent problem, shutoff notice, car repair or unexpected expense threatens a neighbor’s stability, we look at the need in front of us and determine whether Almost Home can help.
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IMPORTANT — ALMOST HOME IS NOT A SHELTER. WE DO NOT PROVIDE PERMANENT HOUSING OR LOCATE APARTMENTS.While Almost Home Chicago does not provide permanent housing or locate apartments, we will share available housing resources with you.
What can go wrong fast
Four kinds of emergencies we regularly see.
No two requests are identical, but these are some of the practical problems that can quickly threaten a household’s stability.
Utilities
Shutoff notices and urgent utility costs that can quickly become a crisis.
Transportation
Gas, bus fare, Uber support or a critical vehicle repair tied to an essential need.
Temporary stability
Short hotel stays, moving, storage or another immediate need while a family gets through a crisis.
What Almost Home has helped with
Daily interventions can help keep a neighbor’s month from becoming a disaster.
Neighbors supported with temporary hotel housing
Provided during the January 2026–July 2026 reporting period.
Evictions helped prevent
Housing-stability assistance during the same reporting period.
Utilities & phones
Recent help has included utility needs and phone bills when staying connected mattered for work or safety.
Gas, storage & repairs
Practical help has also included gas for a job interview, storage protection and a bicycle repair when transportation was essential.
How decisions are made
Every request is reviewed case by case.
Available funds, urgency, supporting documentation and the circumstances of the household are considered. Assistance is never guaranteed.
Almost Home does not hand out cash. When assistance is approved, payment is made directly to the landlord, utility company, vendor or other provider.
Service area
Burbank, Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park, Hometown and Oak Lawn.
Neighbors experiencing homelessness may be considered regardless of current location.
Start with what is happening
Tell us the need. We’ll review it with you.
If paperwork is difficult or you are not sure what to submit, call us and we will help you through the process.