Hesed House
Free Housing and Supportive Services
About
Hesed House is an essential resource for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. They are the second-largest homeless shelter in the State of Illinois, and provide emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing, along with a variety of supportive services aimed at helping individuals achieve stability and self-sufficiency.
Contact
Website: https://www.hesedhouse.org/
Phone: (630) 897-2156
Email: [email protected]
Address: 659 S. River Street, Aurora, IL 60506
Additional Details
Hesed House has over four decades of providing services. With the help of more than 7,500 volunteers, professional staff, and alliances with outside agencies, over a thousand people are served through Hesed House’s shelter and three housing programs annually. As the area’s largest Comprehensive Homeless Resource Center, people receive support related to housing, support systems, life skills, legal issues, physical/emotional abuse, mental/physical health, and much more.
Representing over 90 area churches, businesses, and service organizations, these groups are a special part of the organization’s fabric. They help provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and they share hope for those experiencing homelessness every year. Hesed House is a comprehensive center that addresses homelessness by providing a range of critical services under one roof. From emergency shelter that offers immediate relief to those in need, to transitional and permanent housing options that foster longer-term stability, Hesed House is dedicated to holistic care. Alongside housing, they provide educational programs, employment training, health care services, and case management, all designed to support the complex needs of the community.
Eligibility
Services at Hesed House are available to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or risk of becoming homeless. Eligibility for specific programs such as transitional housing or permanent supportive housing may include additional criteria, typically involving an intake assessment to evaluate each individual’s or family’s specific situation and needs. Click the “Get Started” button below to begin accessing Hesed House’s services.
