In partnership with the Oak Park Homelessness Coalition, the Downtown Oak Park Business Alliance is actively working to offer options and outline resources for those in need and Downtown Oak Park patrons to provide a safe and inviting environment for everyone.
Here is a list of community resources available:
STREET OUTREACH TEAMS
The Housing Forward Street Outreach Team
Phone – 877-426-6515
Email – outreachteam@housingforward.org
E.C.H.O. (Engaging Community for Healthy Outcomes) Program Village of Oak Park
Phone – 708.358.5640
Email – ECHO@oak-park.u
EXTREME WEATHER CENTERS
Warming and cooling centers are available to residents in weather-related emergencies.
Warming Center Information
Please click here for locations and hours.
Cooling Center Information
Please click here for locations and hours.
All three Oak Park Public Library branches serve as warming and cooling centers during regular business hours; please click here for hours and locations.
VILLAGE OF OAK PARK RESOURCES & PROGRAMS
Oak Park is actively collaborating with neighboring jurisdictions and taking significant strides to address homelessness through ongoing initiatives. These efforts aim to support unhoused residents and mitigate challenges associated with homelessness while promoting public safety and awareness.
Please click here for additional information provided by the Village.
Village of Oak Park – Make REAL Change, Not Spare Change
The Village of Oak Park has launched the “Make REAL Change, Not Spare Change” campaign, an initiative dedicated to fostering a safer, more compassionate, and resourceful community. This campaign is designed to support local businesses, educate the public, and promote long-term solutions to address homelessness while enhancing public safety and coordinating our community’s resources.
For more information, please click here.
VOLUNTEER
If you are looking for volunteer opportunities, here is a list of local organizations.
Beyond Hunger
Beyond Hunger’s mission is harnessing the power of communities to end hunger.
Click here for more information.
Housing Forward
They prevent homelessness whenever possible, respond to housing crises, and stabilize those facing homelessness with permanent housing.
Click here for more details.
Oak Park Homeless Coalition
The Oak Park Homelessness Coalition (OPHC) is a multi-stakeholder group comprised of 50-plus organizations and individuals working in five work groups to end homelessness in Oak Park by making it rare, brief and one time.
Click here for more details.