• Housing Forward Emergency Shelter Services (708) 338-1724 | housingforward.org
Currently, shelters are closed due to COVID-19. Housing Forward has contracted with the Wright Inn in Oak Park to safely house Berwyn residents experiencing homelessness due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Mortgage/Rental and Utility Assistance
CITY OF BERWYN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (708) 749-6850 berwyn-il.gov/?q=community_development 6700 W 26th St | Berwyn, IL 60402
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
CDBG funds are used to support the following:
(877) 426-6515 housingforward.org/emergency-housingassistance
For Berwyn residents needing Emergency assistance with up to 3 months of monetary support. Funds go directly to landlords, banks/mortgage companies and utility companies.
• Sarah’s Inn - Services for Victims of Domestic Violence (708) 386-3305 24-hour crisis line: (708) 386-4225 sarahsinn.org
Services include individual counseling and advocacy, emergency safety planning, crisis intervention services, legal advocacy, support and education group services to women and children experiencing domestic violence within Berwyn.
• Senior Bus Program | (708) 484-2510
Transportation for seniors to be able to go to doctor and dental appointments, cancer treatment and dialysis centers, grocery stores, prescription drop off and pick up, etc.
• Single Family Rehabilitation Program
(708) 749-6557 | malvelo@ci.berwyn.il.us
Funding is provided for low to moderate income Berwyn homeowners to make necessary repairs to their homes. Funds are used to replace roofs, gutters, soffit-fascia, HVAC, windows, tuck-pointing, etc. Funds are also used for electrical and plumbing upgrades and ADA accommodations/modifications.
• The Children’s Clinic- Dental Clinic
(708) 848-0528 | childrenscliniciws.org
Provides free and low-cost preventative and restorative dental care for low to moderate income children in Berwyn. Services include oral exams, cleanings, fluoride varnish treatments, dental sealants, extractions, cavity repairs, space maintainers and behavioral health screenings.
• West Suburban Special Recreation (847) 455-2100 ext 236 | wssra.net
Scholarships for Berwyn children with disabilities from low to moderate income families to attend year-round and summer day camp activities.
• Youth Crossroads, Inc.
(708) 484-7400 | youthcrossroads.org
Provides trauma counseling services to at-risk Berwyn students to reduce or eliminate school truancy and suspensions, street gang association, fighting, bullying, illicit drug and alcohol use, as well as depression, self-harm tendencies and community related delinquency. Leadership development training that includes community organizing and volunteer service.
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