Community and Volunteer Updates

Thank you for your continued support of the Oak Park Homelessness Coalition and its programs. As OPHC continues to work with government, community and social service leaders to combat the health and economic impacts of COVID-19, several resources are available. 

Flexible Rental Assistance Program

Oak Park offers a Flexible Rental Assistance Program (FRAP) to those who require financial support. The program, administered by Housing Forward, provides individuals and families who are at risk or experiencing homelessness with emergency financial assistance that is aimed towards preventing homelessness or aiding those that are in between stable housing. More information on the program can be found here. 

The application can be found here. Contact Suburban Cook Call Center at 877.426.6515 to be pre-screened over the phone to determine initial eligibility for services. Walk-in’s welcome at Entry Point Walk-In Center, 6634 W. Roosevelt Rd., 2nd Floor, Oak Park.

Shelter and food

A 24/7 shelter is now operating at Oak Park Temple, located at 1235 N. Harlem Avenue, Oak Park and will operate until Monday, March 30.  We will notify you of any changes for March 31 and on. Shelters will remain operational during shelter-in-place order and volunteers can still help at on-site.   

Volunteer and Donation Needs 

Volunteers are needed at Oak Park Temple, through March 31 for the following shifts:

Morning and Afternoon Shifts:

7 A.M. to 9 A.M.

11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. 

2 P.M. to 5 P.M.  

Late Night Shift:  needed for monitoring and response to presenting needs.

10:30 P.M. to 2 A.M. 

2 A.M. to 5 A.M.

Saturday

·         8am to 11am

·         11am to 2pm

·         2pm to 6pm

Sunday

·         8am to 11am 

·         11am to 2pm

·         2pm to 6pm

Supplies needed include:

·         Medical gloves 

·         Disposable cleaning gloves 

·         Women’s and men’s underwear in assorted sizes

·         Isopropyl alcohol 

·         Bleach 

·         Facial tissues

·         Paper towel

·         Disposable thermometers

·         Toilet paper

·         Food: grab and go meals, prepackaged snacks, granola bars, fruit and bottled water

A full list for online ordering can be found here, and donations can be taken to 1851 S. 9th Ave. in Maywood.