Our Mission
Respond Now exists to provide immediate relief for residents of Chicago's south suburbs who are in need, while maintaining their dignity and affording respect.
We help people through their temporary emergencies with financial assistance.
We provide food to families and individuals in need.
We provide sound referrals and counseling for other needed services.
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Respond Now Southland 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
Saturday, June 9th, 2012
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Bicentennial Park, Olympia Fields
These links will take you to sites with more information about the event and an opportunity to register:
http://www.active.com/5k-
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Beginning on April 4th through September 26th, Respond Now will be open on Wednesdays until 7pm for food pantry services.
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Can you give 3 hours a week and volunteer Monday, Wednesday or Friday? We especially need help in the afternoons. Jobs include interviewing clients, general office work, filling food bags, organizing the pantry and clothing room and especially sharing smiles to lift the spirit of others. Help others and make friends. Volunteering is good for your mental health. In order to serve approximately 2700 clients a month we need lots of caring hearts. Please help us. Call Anita Alvarado at 708-755-4357
Click here to volunteer
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It is estimated that between 5,000 and 10,000 people annually face homelessness in the southern suburbs. The fastest growing demographic group experiencing homelessness is composed of women and children.
Click here to learn about Respond Now's Homelessness Prevention Program
FOOD BANK IN SAUK VILLAGE
According to a recent study by the Greater Chicago Food Depository, several southern suburbs were in the top 10 communities with the highest unmet food needs. In September, 2007 Respond Now opened a food pantry at 21701 Torrence Avenue in Sauk Village. This pantry is open Tuesdays from 10am to 2pm and will serve those who meet the Agriculture Department's eligibility guidelines for getting free food. Clients must have identification that shows that they live nearby.
To volunteer or donate food to the new food bank:
Click here to donate Click here to volunteer
Hotlines
Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center 708/747-2701 (24 hour)
Bremen Youth Services 708/687-9200 (24 hour answering service)
Child Abuse Hotline 800/252-2873
Crisis Center for South Suburbia 708/429-7233 (24 hour)
Crisis Line of Will County 708/258-3333 ( 24 hour)
National Runaway Switchboard 800/621-4000
South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse 708/957-2854 (24 hour)
South Suburban Family Shelter 708/335-3028 (24 hour)
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