OPEN COMMUNITIES - Housing Counseling

Address

1740 Ridge Avenue
Suite 117
Evanston, IL 60201

(847) 501-5760

www.open-communities.org

Service Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Description:

Provides counseling and mediation for landlords and tenants to find a solution for housing issues. Also offers counseling for older adults ages 55 years or older for accessibility and financial issues. Other housing counseling topics include racial equity, eviction prevention, and financial counseling.

Eligibility:

Open to all

Languages:

Spanish
French
American Sign Language

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call for an appointment

Documents Required
- Picture ID
- Taxes
- Utilities statement
- Lease or mortgage
- Pay stubs
- Bank statements or any other income statements
- Bankruptcy documents

Contacts

Program Contact Information

Primary Contact

Program Contact Information

(847) 501-5760

jasemen@open-communities.org

Phone Numbers

Primary Contact Information

(847) 501-5760

Address Listings

Mailing

1740 Ridge Avenue
Suite 117
Evanston, IL 60201

Physical (Primary)

1740 Ridge Avenue
Suite 117
Evanston, IL 60201

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

IT Professionals

Volunteer Opportunities:

1. Report Volunteers: Volunteers work with Housing Counselors to assemble and report data to funders.

Contact information for Volunteer Opportunities:
Jasemen Hatcher at jasemen@open-communities.org

Date of Official Change:

December 1, 2022

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