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We’ve compiled a list of resources to help you get through this tough time. We’ll do our best to provide the latest, most accurate information.

Please visit our COVID-19 Updates page to see which Ladder Up services are available at this time.

Scroll through our most recent posts below. You can also click on a category in the left sidebar to view a list of specific information.

South Side Community Resource Guide

Posted on March 24, 2020 in Food Resources, General COVID-19 Update, Housing Assistance, Resources by Community

The South Side Weekly is collecting items of particular relevance to South Siders, including information about unemployment benefits, public health, elder care, emergency food assistance, housing and tenants rights, and more. 

Volunteer Opportunities

Posted on March 23, 2020 in General COVID-19 Update

The State of Illinois and its community partners are working to ensure the health of our citizens. To do that, we need your help.

Rental Assistance

Posted on March 23, 2020 in General COVID-19 Update

The Rental Assistance Program provides financial assistance to eligible Chicago individuals and families who are in danger of eviction in order to stabilize individuals and families in their existing rental unit.

Food Bank Directory

Posted on March 23, 2020 in Food Resources

Browse a list of all the Emergency Food Programs provided through Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens in Chicago, Illinois and surrounding cities that I have located.

Mental Health Helpline

Posted on March 23, 2020 in General COVID-19 Update

NAMI Chicago’s free and confidential Helpline is open seven days a week, staffed by clinicians and peers who can guide you through types of treatment, lend a compassionate ear, connect you to legal and housing support, and can also provide resources for mental health professionals and clinicians.

Illinois Free Clinic Directory

Posted on March 23, 2020 in General COVID-19 Update

Through the efforts of the Illinois Associate of Free Childcare clinics (IAFCC) and others, approximately 42 free and charitable clinics have been identified in Illinois. These clinics are distributed across Chicago, the collar counties and rural Illinois.

Illinois’ Stay At Home FAQ’s

Posted on March 23, 2020 in General COVID-19 Update

On Friday, March 20th, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-10 requiring all Illinoisans to stay in their homes to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.

List of Remote Jobs

Posted on March 23, 2020 in Unemployment Information

View an updated list of remote jobs from 100+ hiring companies!

College CyberGuidance

Posted on March 23, 2020 in Student Loans

During the March 23, 2020 school closure in response to COVID-19, Mendota High School Counselors invited colleges and universities to complete an outreach survey for MHS students and parents.

List of Illinois Colleges COVID-19 Responses and Actions

Posted on March 23, 2020 in Student Loans

The Illinois Board of Higher Education has compiled a list of colleges and unversities who have issued responses/actions to COVID-19.

COVID-19 Resources