People's Resource Center

Description

Administrative entity poviding support to those living in DuPage County by providing food, clothing, housing and job assistance, along with other services. Review service details for more program specific information.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Required Documents

Documentation will be required at the time of intake, which includes but is not limited to: a. Photo ID b. Verification of residency or living situation

Eligibility

DuPage County resident

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

(1) Complete an intake in person during food pantry hours (2) Documentation will be required at the time of intake, which includes but is not limited to: a. Photo ID b. Verification of residency or living situation

Languages

Spanish and English

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Special Notes/Funding

Classes offered virtually until further notice.

Description

Instruction in English, math, reading skills, GED preparation and citizenship test preparation. Learning occurs in classrooms, small groups, and one-on-one sessions with volunteer tutors.

Hours

Varies by schedule

Eligibility

Residents of DuPage County

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

(1) Contact Adult Learning and Literacy, Anum Abdullah at PRC, at aabdullah@peoplesrc.org or call 630-682-5402, ext. 331.and leave a message with your name and phone number. (2) A staff member will call you to discuss your learning goals

Languages

Spanish, English

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Geography Served

Description

Instruction on painting, ceramics, collage, and other art and crafts classes from local artists. Supplies are provided.

Availability

Some classes are offered in person and some are offered online.

Hours

Registration by phone: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am Classes: Hours vary

Required Documents

Confirm any requirements over phone. May include: Proof of residency.

Eligibility

Residents of DuPage County

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

(1) Call 630-682-5402 x278 during listed registration hours or submit form online to register to become a PRC Client. (2) See art class schedule on website and email or call to register

Languages

English, Spanish

Geography Served

Description

Provides payment assistance for affordable car repair for low-income residents in order to conduct job searches or retain employment.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Required Documents

Application; PRC Client ID or referral from partner agency

Eligibility

People's Resource Center Clients or clients of a partner agency who are actively seeking a job or are already employed. Typical repairs include ignition, brakes, suspension, exhaust, fuel, and tires. Transmission repairs and body work are beyond the scope of this program.

Fees

Self-pay a portion of repairs

Intake Procedure

(1) Call 630-682-5402, extension 323 or send an email to socialservices@peoplesrc.org and leave a message with your name, phone number, and a short explanation of your situation. (2) Complete initial screening to determine eligibility (3) Complete Care for Cars application including supplemental documents (4) Application approval process takes several days, including assessment of needed repairs and availability of mechanic

Geography Served

Description

Donated clothes, shoes and accessories for registered clients.

Hours

By Appointment Only. Monday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm; Thursday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Required Documents

Photo ID; Proof of address

Eligibility

Must be a registered client; Limit 2 visits per month

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

(1) Register as a client (2) Call to make an appointment to visit the site during available hours (3) Purchase clothing with available points each month (4) Points do not carry over from one month to the next (5) Each family member is given 5 points to spend each month, 1 item of clothing typically costs 1 point

Geography Served

Description

Provides free refurbished computers to residents in need.

Availability

One computer per household

Hours

By appointment

Eligibility

DuPage County residents

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

(1) Register as a PRC client (2) Contact computer access team to request a computer

Geography Served

Description

Refurbishes and repairs computers for residents in need.

Hours

By appointment only.

Eligibility

Adult DuPage County resident

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

(1) Register as a PRC client (2) Call or email Computer Access Team at (630) 682-5402, x247 or computeraccess@peoplesrc.org

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Helps unemployed residents of DuPage County find and keep a job. Provides workshops and one-on-one job search coaching. Also partners with area employers to connect pre-screened candidates with employers seeking to hire. Also offers on-demand job assistance workshops and an online jobs board.

Hours

Coaching Hours: Varies depending on job coach availability. Online resources: 24 hours, 7 days a week

Required Documents

May include: PRC ID and proof of residency

Eligibility

Residents of DuPage County; Registered clients.

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

(1) Call Job Assistance line and leave a message with a name and phone number, fill out online job help form, or email learning@peoplesrc.org. (2) A staff person will call back to complete a phone assessment. (3) See website for upcoming workshops through the Calendar link on the Job Assistance Page

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Geography Served

Description

In-person food pantry for residents in need. By appointment only.

Hours

Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00pm - 3:00pm; Thursday, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Required Documents

Photo ID (driver's license, State ID, Consular Card, or passport); Proof of current address (current utility bill, lease, benefit letter from Social Security Administration, Medicare, Medicaid, US Immigration/Asylum documents, shelter letter or hotel bill); Information for any other people who live in the household (first and last name, birthday, gender, race, country of birth); Income information for everyone living in household.

Eligibility

Resident of DuPage County; Must meet income guidelines.

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

(1) Call 630-682-5402 and then press "0" to schedule an appointment (2) Should not arrive more than 15 minutes early, and those arrive more than 15 minutes late may need to reschedule appointment (3) Bring required documents to appointment

Languages

English, Spanish

Geography Served

Description

Assistance with completion and submission of the state food assistance program application.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Required Documents

These may include: Valid photo ID; Proof of income (W-2, tax return, paystubs)

Eligibility

Residents of DuPage County

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

(1) For all services, call the main number or service-specific numbers listed for more information and to register or email socialservices@peoplesrc.org. (2) Documentation may be required to register for services, including photo ID and proof of residence

Languages

English, Spanish

Geography Served

Description

Online Job Board open to the public.

Hours

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Eligibility

None

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Go to https://www.peoplesrc.org/prc-community-job-board/

Languages

English, Spanish

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Security deposit payment assistance for those who are experiencing homelessness and are requiring this assistance to gain housing in DuPage County.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Required Documents

Photo ID; Verification of household members; Proof of all income sources and amounts; proof of residence.

Eligibility

Residing or moving into DuPage County; Meet program income guidelines

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

(1) Call Rent/Mortgage Assistance number to leave a message with a name, phone number, and a short explanation of your situation (2) A staff person will call back to complete an assessment by phone (3) If appropriate, an appointment will be scheduled to complete application (4) Provide all required documents at time of appointment

Languages

English, Spanish

Geography Served

Description

Limited emergency financial assistance for those residing or moving into DuPage County. Services available by appointment only.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Required Documents

Photo ID; Verification of household members; Proof of all income sources and amounts; proof of residence.

Eligibility

Residing or moving into DuPage County; Meet program income guidelines

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

(1) Call Rent/Mortgage Assistance number to leave a message with a name, phone number, and a short explanation of your situation, (2) A staff person will call back to complete an assessment by phone (3) If appropriate an appointment will be scheduled (4) Provide all required documents at appointment.

Languages

English, Spanish

Geography Served