UNHOUSED HOMEPAGE
Hi Neighbor! Welcome to the tenants information page. Here, you’ll find resources surrounding your rights and responsibilities as a renter in the City of Chicago.
How to Request Shelter
ONE CHICAGO is a program adopted by the city of chicago to unite the The Shelter Placement and Resource Center connects individuals with shelter placements and provides interim basic services, such as access to food, showers, and overflow shelter. Individuals will also receive diversion assessments and diversion services, if appropriate. The SPARC can accommodate up to 200 people awaiting shelter placement.
Please note that once capacity is reached, both the day and overnight waiting areas will be closed. For shelter assistance at any time individuals can submit a shelter request by calling 3-1-1.
Coordinated Entry System
The Coordinated Entry System (CES) connects people who are experiencing homelessness to housing opportunities in Chicago. The CES uses a standardized housing assessment to understand the needs of households and follows a prioritization plan to refer youth, individuals, and families to housing.
Coordinated Entry Locations in the 46th Ward:
1023 W Irving Park Rd
(773) 388-1600
Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri | 9am-6pm
Weds | 1pm-6pm
DFSS North Area Service Center
1023 W Irving Park Rd
(773) 388-1600
Hours:
Monday - Friday | 9am-5pm
Closed Weekends
Shelter Placement and Resource Center
Shelter Placement and Resource Center (SPARC)
2241 S Halsted St (Halsted & 23rd)
Open 24/7
The Shelter Placement and Resource Center connects individuals with shelter placements and provides interim basic services, such as access to food, showers, and overflow shelter. Individuals will also receive diversion assessments and diversion services, if appropriate. The SPARC can accommodate up to 200 people awaiting shelter placement.
Please note that once capacity is reached, both the day and overnight waiting areas will be closed. For shelter assistance at any time individuals can submit a shelter request by calling 3-1-1.
Shelters in the 46th Ward
Cornerstone Community Outreach
Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Lodge