Recovery Project 2020

 

People's Resource Center has two locations: Wheaton and Westmont. They have many resources to help families impacted by the pandemic, including  rent assistance , a program to provide families with refurbished computers and clothing . Visit the People's Resource Center for any of your needs, including an onsite  food pantry  - Anyone in need of food from DuPage County can come for food.  You will have to register as a PRC client. Come to People’s Resource Center during food pantry hours to register. If you live in DuPage County, you are eligible to access these resources. Temporarily, through the end of January 2021: To access food: come during food pantry hours and fill out a form a PRC ID will be emailed to you no ID is necessary For information on becoming a client or accessing other services,  click  here   to fill out the form.  A volunteer or staff member will contact you for further information. Food pantry hours at: 201 S. Naperville Road...

 

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Have you or your family lost healthcare coverage due to a COVID-19 job loss? You may be eligible for Medicaid benefits to cover the costs of healthcare, dental services and prescription drugs. Benefits.gov provides a free and easy to use eligibility calculator here . Simply answer some questions about income and family size to find out if you're eligible for coverage.  To apply for Medicaid benefits or other social service programs like SNAP or TANF, go to the Illinois.gov website . If you've already made an application, click on "Manage My Case" and you'll be prompted to log in with your existing account information.  If you're registering for benefits for the first time: 1. Click on the "Apply For Benefits" button located in the middle of the homepage. This will take you to a welcome screen. 2. Select the first option ("Start a new application") and then click "Next." 3. Select the first option ("Create an account") an...

  DuPage County Approves Internet Funding for Low-Income Students The DuPage County Board on Tuesday approved $1.5 million to provide low-income students with internet service. Under the agreement approved by the County Board on Tuesday, school districts will find appropriate vendors to provide internet service at no cost to low-income students, and all or some of the costs will be reimbursed by the Regional Office of Education. Many school districts throughout the County have moved to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. “During this pandemic, it’s vital for schools adhere to public health guidelines and allow their students to connect and learn remotely. Internet is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for students,” said County Board member Brian Krajewski. Krajewski worked with Board members Julie Renehan, Greg Hart, the Regional Office of Education, the County Auditor, and school superintendents to structure the new program. “We want to remove barriers to learning. Too...

The Illinois Housing Development Authority may be able to help if you unable to meet your rent obligations. Illinois Housing Development Authority If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, you are urged to login to the website as soon as possible on August 10 to get the process started. Local: (312) 883-2720 Toll free: (885) 252-1119