AKA:

Zion Units

Description:

Provides transitional and permanent housing for victims of domestic violence or human trafficking. Provides counseling and other support services for all residents. Accommodates adults with or without children.

Transitional Housing
Provides affordable housing for survivors and their children for up to two years. Provides safety in a secure building.

Scattered-Site Transitional Housing (Sanctuary of Hope)
Provides safe, affordable housing and financial assistance for survivors and their families. Units are scattered throughout the Greater Chicagoland. Provides case management services to help reach educational, job, and financial goals.

Permanent Supportive Housing
Provides affordable housing within a 37-unit apartment building for survivors and their families.

Eligibility:

Must be a victim of domestic violence or human trafficking and meet income requirements. Income requirements based on family size and other identified needs.

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

- Sliding Scale based on income
- All rent is set below market value

Intake Process:

- Visit website to download application at: https://asafeplaceforhelp.org/programs-services/housing/
- Submit application to Hannah Morin by email, fax, mail, or drop-off

Documents required:
-Photo ID
-Proof of income

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

Full-size toiletries:
- Lotion, ethnic hair care products, shaving cream, razors, new makeup products.
- Hair tools (straightener, curling iron, hair dryer).

Gift Cards:
- Walmart, Target, Jewel, etc. increments of $25.00

Paper products:
- Zip lock bags, aluminum foil, food storage containers, toilet paper, paper towels, paper plates, tissues, napkins.

Cleaning supplies:
- Bleach, sponges, detergent, dish soap, trash bags, disinfectant wipes, garbage cans, brooms, mops.

Home Items:
- Bath towels, twin XL bed sheets, pillows and pillowcases.
- Shower curtains (and rings), bath mats, full/queen blankets, and bins to store personal items.

Office/School Supplies:
- Tape, paper, envelopes, staplers, binder clips, tape, scissors, mailing labels, journals/ notebooks.

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Date of Official Change:

October 29, 2024

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