Resources are available Below!
The Walk By Faith To Freedom Ministry in Illinois is dedicated to helping inmates, victims, and their family in their recovery process and help assist them in full rehabilitation from the impacts of criminal behavior. Using faith-based programs, we can show you how to live a new life. On this page, you can find links to resources and services for former inmates and you.
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Last Updated: 03/17/2025
Catholic Charities (Crisis Assistance)
Wic
11255 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
St Sabina (Catholic Charities)
773 846-3018
1120 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620
(Indiana Financial Assistance)
Please be prepared to provide proof of:
- Household income
- Identification
- Copies of lease agreements/bills/invoices
Problem with CEDA total Qualification
For Gas /Electric Bill
- Call 311 non-emergency
2. Press Option for rental Assistance
3. Get A referral
Halfway House (For male adults)
14127 Leavitt Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 897-8581
Illinois Rental Payment Program
Call: 312 836-5200
Free Rent Assistance Programs Apply for Rent Relief ERAP
CEDA Utilities Bill Assistance
1800 571-2332
Before continuing, you will need to have several documents in your posession. For more details, click on the specific document you have questions about. Please have the following:
1.PROOF OF 30-DAY GROSS INCOME FOR EVERY HOUSEHOLD
2. MEMBER AGES 18 AND OLDER
3. INCOME FOR CHILDREN
4. PROOF OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS OF ALL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.
5. CURRENT HEAT AND ELECTRIC BILLS
6. RENTAL AGREEMENT IF UTILITIES ARE INCLUDED IN RENT
Sometimes our Team may ask for additional documents, depending on your living, working, and financial situation. Our team will reach out to let you know if this applied to you.
By pressing ‘Continue’ below, you will be taken to a different website to fill out your pre-approval application. After successfully completing the application, you will be sent back to this website to read further instructions.
APPLICATIONS for Illinois Rental Payment
Illinois Rental Assistance program (money for landlords and tenants
For Business, Personal, Community, Education, Real Estates
About LIHEAP in Illinois
Illinois LIHEAP is a low-income assistance program that is designed to aid eligible households in paying for winter energy services. One-time energy assistance payments are only available to qualifying households and families once per year, with additional benefits available to families who qualify for emergency assistance and weatherization efforts. In Illinois, this program only runs during the winter months and does not help residents pay for cooling costs.
Call 708 897-8581 Mon-Fri
- (HVC) HOUSING
CHOICE VOUCHER
SECTION 8 PROGRAM
- Marriage Licenses
Cook County Clerk's Office
- Respond Now
Housing/Rental/Utility Assistance
24 Hrs. 1708 755-4357
1439 Emerald Ave,
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Food Pantry
Homelessness
Prevention
Prescriptions
For Emergency
Call Cook County Suburban Call
Center
Call 1877 426-6515
- Need Housing Want To Relocate Contact
Mercy Housing
Programs & Services For
Ex-offenders
- CTA & RTA
Transportation
312 836-7000
- 24 Hours Legal Assistance helpline (Speak with Lawyer) Call 877 969-3412 Quick & easy
Haymarket Center - 312 226-7984
Recovery Homes & Sober Living
New Hope Recovery Home
773 883-3916
- New Beginning North Sober Living
Home 773 960-4379
- Emagineme 11
773 251-6376 - Get Help Now!
866 597-3422
- Alcoholic Anonymous
312 346-1475
- Narcotics Anonymous
708 848-4884
- Aids & HIV Hotline
800 243-2437
- Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
Gateway Foundation - 800 444-1331
Interventions - 773 737 4600
Brass Foundation - 773 689-0301
HRDI - 773 994-6075
Women's Treatment Center
312 850-0050
Email us or contact our ministry for details on rehabilitation services for former inmates.