Catholic Charities Emergency Assistance Department of Chicago

The Catholic Charities Emergency Assistance Department of Chicago operates from several offices around the region. Various services are offered as part of this resource, with a focus on addressing urgent basic human needs. Case managers from the department coordinate the Catholic Charities Food Stamp Employment Training and Earnfare Program. The centers provide intake for clothing, emergency shelter, emergency financial assistance for bills, referral, advocacy, short-term case management, a food pantry and information on government benefits screening.