Description:

Offers housing with case management services for families who are homeless. Supportive services include employment assistance, life skills classes, and educational training.

Eligibility:

- Must be Lake County residents.
- Must meet government guidelines for low-income based on family size.
- Must be currently homeless.

Languages:

None

Program Fees:

Fees vary.

Intake Process:

Visit the website to download the application or visit office during program hours. Applications are kept on file for six (6) months.

Documents required:
- Varies. Required documents will be discussed with each candidate prior to the initial interview. Please call for details.

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

Interested donors may contact the COOL Family Housing Case Manager for current items needed for the housing guest families. These items vary and storage space is limited.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Unit Prep Crew - Individuals or groups to assist in preparing housing units for new guest families. Tasks include cleaning and painting units. Times vary based on need.

Volunteer Maintenance Crew - Individuals or groups to assist in making minor repairs to housing units. Times vary based on need.

Volunteer Yard Maintenance Crew - Individuals or groups to care for yards, lawns, sidewalks, and driveways. Tasks include mowing, trimming, and snow removal. Times vary based on need.

Volunteer Furniture Movers - Individuals or groups with a truck or trailer willing and able to pick up, load, and unload furniture donations within Lake County. Times vary based on need. Will work around individual schedules.

Contact Name for Volunteer Opportunities: Amanda Williams at awilliams@coolministries.org or 847-662-1340 x 1

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Date of Official Change:

February 1, 2023

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