Our Programs

RESPOND NOW attempts to help all people who have a genuine need. We strive to provide our services in a manner that maintains dignity and choice. We treat our clients as individuals and maintain a supportive environment for individuals who require assistance. On a daily basis, some of the problems we address are:

 

  •  Food - We provide the basic staples and non-perishable items including, if necessary, baby food and formula.
    Respond Now's major source of food is the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
    Click here to see their annual report.

  •  Rent Assistance - We provide funds to avert eviction or for rental deposits to secure a lease.

  •  Utilities - We provide funds to keep utilities (water, gas, electric) operating.

  •  Prescription Medications - We provide vouchers for urgently needed medications, which are filled by a local pharmacy at discounted prices.

  •  Temporary Lodging - We provide funds for local motels for families who have lost their homes through fire or eviction.

  •  Clothing - We provide clean, used clothing donated by individuals or groups. We also provide funds for work shoes.

  •  Transportation - We provide bus passes for clients to get to job interviews, clinics, public aid and social security appointments.                                                                

  •  Furniture - We furnish, when available, donated beds, tables, chairs, etc. We also provide donated household items, when available.

  • Toiletries & Personal Hygiene Items - We furnish soap, detergent, disposable diapers, feminine hygiene products, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors & shaving cream.

  •  Each holiday season, Respond Now provides families with children with food and presents, including toys for over 1,000 children. Click here to see the Holiday Store.

  •  We provide counseling and referrals to other areas agencies.

Respond Now provides these services to over 2700 persons each month. Many people are referred by other human service agencies in our area because of our excellent reputation and our willingness to tackle emergency problems in a speedy and supportive manner.


We have had 501(C) (3) status since January 22, 1971.
Our expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 were $597,177.

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