IMMIGRATION RESOURCES
Oak Park is proud to be a Welcoming Village that values the diversity, resilience, and contributions of immigrants and refugees. Oak Park recognizes that navigating immigration processes can be complex, and finding trusted support is essential. While the Village does not endorse any of the organizations or providers listed below, in order to help connect residents and other community members with reliable assistance, this page contains a compiled list of local and regional resources, including advocacy organizations, legal aid providers, wraparound services, and more.
Click here for a printable “Know Your Rights” card from the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights.
For all resources from the Village of Oak Park, click here.
UNHOUSED RESOURCES
In partnership with the Oak Park Homelessness Coalition, the Downtown Oak Park Business Alliance is actively working to offer options and outline resources for those in need and Downtown Oak Park patrons to provide a safe and inviting environment for everyone.
STREET OUTREACH TEAMS
The Housing Forward Street Outreach Team
Phone – 877-426-6515
Email – outreachteam@housingforward.org
E.C.H.O. (Engaging Community for Healthy Outcomes) Program – Village of Oak Park
Phone – 708.358.5640
Email – ECHO@oak-park.u
EXTREME WEATHER CENTERS
Warming and cooling centers are available to residents in weather-related emergencies.
Warming Center Information
Please click here for locations and hours.
Cooling Center Information
Please click here for locations and hours.
All three Oak Park Public Library branches serve as warming and cooling centers during regular business hours; please click here for hours and locations.
VILLAGE OF OAK PARK RESOURCES & PROGRAMS
Oak Park is actively collaborating with neighboring jurisdictions and taking significant strides to address homelessness through ongoing initiatives. These efforts aim to support unhoused residents and mitigate challenges associated with homelessness while promoting public safety and awareness.
Please click here for additional information provided by the Village.
VOLUNTEER
If you are looking for volunteer opportunities, here is a list of local organizations.
Beyond Hunger
Beyond Hunger’s mission is harnessing the power of communities to end hunger.
Click here for more information.
Housing Forward
They prevent homelessness whenever possible, respond to housing crises, and stabilize those facing homelessness with permanent housing.
Click here for more details.
Oak Park Homelessness Coalition
The Oak Park Homelessness Coalition (OPHC) is a multi-stakeholder group comprised of 50-plus organizations and individuals working in five work groups to end homelessness in Oak Park by making it rare, brief and one time.
Click here for more details.