Community Resources

Resource Type

Bernie’s Book Bank

Collects children’s books at the Niles Township office.

Contact Information
Address

5255 Main St.
Skokie, IL 60077
United States

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Community Resource Type
Donations
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Books4Cause

Helps fund and support various initiatives locally, nationally, and around the world. They accept any CDs, DVDs, and books in good condition.

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Address

7080 N. McCormick Blvd., Lincolnwood
Lincolnwood, IL
United States

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Community Resource Type
Donations
Hours
Drop offs: Monday-Friday 8 am-3 pm
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Career Transitions Center

Individual career coaching, career skills programming, peer support groups, and networking opportunities for a quarterly fee.

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Address

600 W. Jackson Blvd.
Suite 100
Chicago, IL
United States

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Community Resource Type
Career Help
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CareerOneStop

Website with help for the entire job search process sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor. Includes how-to guides, career videos and assessments, processes for resumes, and more.

Community Resource Type
Career Help
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CARPLS Cook County Legal Hotline

Free advice from attorneys.

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Phone Number
Community Resource Type
Legal Information
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CEDA

Assistance with utility bills, housing services, and family support.

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Address

567 W. Lake St.
Suite 1200
Chicago, IL
United States

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Legal Information
Personal Finance
Social Services
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Center of Concern

Financial coaching, housing solutions, support services, and counseling for older adults, people with disabilities, and others in need.

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Address

1665 Elk Blvd.
Des Plaines, IL
United States

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Community Resource Type
Career Help
Healthy Living
Legal Information
Older Adults
Personal Finance
Social Services
Hours
Monday-Thursday 9 am-4:30 pm, Friday 9 am-noon, Evenings and Saturdays by appointment
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Chicago Books to Women in Prison

Sends books to incarcerated women throughout the country. Certain categories (dictionaries, GED, exercise, law, trade skills) are always in demand. See the donations page for a complete list.

Community Resource Type
Donations
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City Colleges of Chicago

ELL classes for Chicago residents.

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Phone Number
Community Resource Type
ELL & Citizenship
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CityLine Bible Church Food Pantry

Food for anyone in need.

Contact Information
Address

7333 N Caldwell Ave.
Niles, IL
United States

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Community Resource Type
Food Assistance
Hours
By appointment only

Connections for the Homeless

Housing and transportation.

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Address

2121 Dewey Ave.
Evanston, IL
United States

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Community Resource Type
Social Services
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Early Childhood Alliance

Collaboration of local organizations that connect families to resources and promote high-quality early childhood services.

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Address

4504 Oakton St.
Skokie, IL
United States

Community Resource Type
Early Childhood
Healthy Living
Social Services
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Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago

ELL classes, employment help.

Contact Information
Address

5800 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
United States

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Community Resource Type
Career Help
ELL & Citizenship
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Evanston History Center

Organization that collects, preserves, and shares Evanston history.

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Address

225 Greenwood S.
Evanston, IL
United States

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Community Resource Type
Genealogy & Local History
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Eviction Help Illinois

Free legal assistance for those facing eviction.

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Phone Number
Community Resource Type
Legal Information
Social Services
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Family Focus

ELL and citizenship classes.

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Address

2010 Dewey Ave.
Evanston, IL
United States

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Community Resource Type
ELL & Citizenship
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Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum

Exclusive focus on the history, culture, and arts of North American native peoples.

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Address

3001 Central St.
Evanston, IL
United States

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Community Resource Type
Genealogy & Local History
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Goodwill Store and Donation Center

Accepts donations, including books, records, videotapes, and DVDs. They have numerous donation centers, including one in Skokie.

Contact Information
Address

5518 W. Touhy Ave.
Skokie, IL
United States

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Community Resource Type
Donations
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