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Other Agencies
- Catholic Charities
Emergency case work services; Foster care; Adoption; Services-medicine, utility payments, mortgage, food. 671 S. Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL, 60085. (847) 782-4000. - Connection-PADS
Resource; Transitional Housing from Oct.1 - April. Night-time Shelters; Food; Clothing. 3001 Greenbay Rd., North Chicago, IL 60064. (847) 689-4357 - COOL - Christian Outreach of Lutherans
Transitional housing 1-2 years - call for an appointment (847-662-1340). 123 W. Water St., Waukegan, IL, 60085. (847) 662-1230. - Illinois Department of Public Aid
Medical assistance to low income and unemployed. Cash and food stamps. 3235 W. Belvidere, Park City, IL, 60085. (847) 336-5212. - Affordable Housing Corporation of Lake County
First time home buyers to purchase own housing at no interest (income must be over $26,400) & helps with down payment. Rehab program for owners including ramps. 3701 W. Grand Ave. Suite 8, Gurnee, IL, 60031. (847) 263-7478. - Lake County Community Action Planning (CAP)
Electric and gas bill payment assistance and weatherization services for homeowners and renters; Headstart Youth; Family Services; Childcare Program, energy program for winter. 1200 W. Glen Flora Ave., Waukegan, IL, 60085. (847) 249-4330 or Fax at (847) 249-4394. - Love, Inc.
Church members help with small home, appliance repairs; legal advice; budgeting; shopping; and transportation. Mailing address: P.O. Box 7796. Gurnee, IL 60031. (847) 406-4400. Fax: (847) 406-4404. - North Chicago Housing Authority
Low rent housing in their facilities (N. Chicago residents only). Section Eight housing- rent reduction (currently closed 7/2005); Seniors-disabled housing. 1440 Jackson, North Chicago, IL 60064. (847) 785-4300. - Prairie State Legal Services
Advice and legal counsel for civil legal matters. 325 W. Washington, Waukegan, IL 60085. (847) 662-6925. - Safe Place
24 hour shelter for abused women and children - non residential, counseling support & transitional housing. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1067, Waukegan, IL 60085. (847) 249-4950. - SER/Fair Housing
Discrimination in housing; landlord/tenant mediations. 117 N. Genesee St., Waukegan, IL 60085. (847) 336-1004. - Waukegan Community Development
Financial assistance for homeowners to repair existing home (Waukegan residents only). Waukegan City Hall, 100 N. MLK Jr Ave. (847) 599-2530. - Waukegan Housing Authority
Low rent public housing, Section Eight housing and assistance in finding and paying for an apartment. 215 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085. (847) 244-8500. - Lake County Housing Authority
Low rent housing in their facilities (not Waukegan, N. Chicago residents). Section Eight Housing rent reduction. 33928 N. Route 45, Grayslake, IL, 60030. (847)223-1170. Fax: (847) 223-1174 - United Way
United Way's guide to health and human services in Lake County.
