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Where to Find Housing?

Written by Jemmyn on . Posted in General Immigration.

The City of Chicago has a lengthy list of community resources providing support to immigrants. Find addresses and phone numbers for a number of organizations that can assist people in finding housing.

The Illinois Legal Aid Foundation also has a list of immigrant family support organizations. Organizations listed here can help people obtain food stamps (SNAP), housing, or medical care.

The Resurrection Project was established by six local parishes focusing on helping residents with property management, real estate development, and financial services and education. Its real estate development efforts have includes Casa Puebla, which is a $14.8 million development that led to the creation of 74 units of affordable housing, and Casa Maravilla, a $20 million development that helped create 72 units of affordable senior housing.

The Interfaith Community for Detained Immigrants (ICDI) has coordinated with many communities to offer housing, financial assistance, and case management to people who would have otherwise been detained in cruel and traumatizing conditions. ICDI believes independent no-cost housing is essential to giving people privacy and agency, and strives to provide people with spaces that promote healing in neutral settings and encourages independence.