The Emergency Fund provides immediate financial assistance to help Chicago area low-income individuals and families through a crisis or transition.
     

If you live in Chicago, dial 3-1-1 and ask for "Short-Term Help" to be screened for the Emergency Fund's financial assistance.

Learn more about Paint the Town Blue - October 17th, 2008 at the Rookery

Volunteers wanted! Donate your time and talent to the Emergency Fund

Learn more about the Emergency Fund Associate Board

Download a .pdf of our 2006 Annual Report

Click here to watch a three minute video about the Emergency Fund
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