Put your hands together and lend some support to a band of people that try to ensure that…read morevulnerable children are represented in the court system. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advoctae) looks out for foster kids by representing them in an impartiaL way. Visiting them in foster homes, making sure they have a voice that the Judge will hear. So take a minute of your life and have a look at www.dupagecasa.org and as they say "vulnerable children need powerful friends". To disclose my interest I am infact a CASA advocate. For you Cook Co peeps there is one there too....

From the owner: CASA of DuPage County advocates for children who are abused and neglected by recruiting, training…read moreand supporting volunteer advocates to represent each child's best interests in the court and in the community.

What a great organization! Even if you know nothing about building homes or construction, you can…read morestill volunteer here. They will show you what you need to do. If you do know how to do these things, you should volunteer because they would love you. We had a great experience today. They have volunteers that are experienced that will teach you the way. They are very friendly and funny. You will work hard. We put up drywall, but the options of things you may do are endless (besides a few items like roofing). You volunteer for a full day, get a lunch break and a break in the morning. Be prepared to use a portapotty. Also be prepared to build a home or make modifications to a home for a person who really needs it. Worth it.

Tonya & Kate have been extremely rude & unprofessional in handling my emergency rental assistance,…read moreI am self employed and owed 6,800 through IDES both employees failed to have me do any questionnaire on what's the delay for the money & they never sent over the 1099 documents for the cash I've received to help get qualified for the grant. They have been dismissive, won't transfer me to the correct person or schedule an appointment to speak with a board member on why I can't receive a written response with detailed explanation on how we can't go further, Tonya constantly kept saying this was pending litigation & didn't ask any questions on the documents sent to her that showed that I have a large sum of money coming my way that will help me pay my rent from that point on, this grant is for emergencies & everything I sent was never looked at or questioned on the severity of the emergency

This is a great resource for the community. I volunteered here for a few months too. Support them…read morein any way you can!

Lied to me over and over, kept me in the dark having no idea what's going on while telling the va I…read moredidn't answer my phone, they never called. So I ended up getting on my feet on my own I was trying to get help for over 6 months, Lindsey is horrible and Natalie is no better.. they are there for the paycheck they don't care about veterans at all I'd gibe 0 stars if I could because they were 0 help

From the owner: The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans is a non-profit agency that provides housing, supportive…read moreservices and community outreach to help homeless and at-risk veterans and their families achieve self-sufficiency. Founded in 2007, MSHV operates on a vision of no veteran left behind due to homelessness, joblessness, poverty and/or mental health issues.

http://www.bridgecommunities.org/ They provide transitional housing for people in the process of…read morebecoming self-sufficient. One of the goals is to keep the children in their same school, because bouncing from place to place is detrimental to kids' academic progress. They are taking part in the Sleep Out for the Homeless this November. Great great GREAT people. Give them your time and $$ - it's worth it.

Bridge communities are the best at helping people change their lives. The organization was…read moreestablished to help those that are need of shelter; however they do so much more. Between the time you call to inquire about the program until the time you successfully graduate from the program you will feel the professionalism, compassion and love. If entered into the program they will partner you with people who will help you with your career, finances, budgeting, education, health and so much more. The amount of volunteers that go out of their way to help others in need are amazing! I highly recommend this program if you need help or want to volunteer and be part of an dynamic organization that is making a difference.

I have worked with Metropolitan Family Services for the past couple of years. Everyone we have…read moreencountered and worked with has been awesome. I especially love the events that they have put together as of recent. I feel a sense of community in the staff and the other parents that I have met.

Receptionist is sweet. Love seeing Dr. Jamal…read more Has a little playroom for the kids while you are waiting. Need appointments and always very booked. Was hard to get into but got easier once you get into routine

Awesome service pantry is very neat clean food is good. The food is up-to-date. Sometimes most of…read morethe time I recommend this place to you.

They are very friendly, kind, helpful, and quick! They make the food pantry experience a pleasant…read moreone!