Resources

Community Meal every Tuesday 11:45-1:00
Comida Comunitaria todos los martes 11:45-1:00

Produce Mobile: 
every third Monday of each month, 10-11 am.
​Mobile de Frutas y Verduras:
cada tercer lunes de cada mes,  10-11 am.
(Humboldt Park Boathouse 1439 N Sacramento)

Food Pantry: 
10:00 - 12:00 every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month 
Despensa de alimentos: 
10:00 - 12:00 cada 2o y 4o viernes del mes

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Priority Period: November 1st (households with children ages 5 and under or households with one or more disconnected utilities or with a disconnection notice.)  All Households Eligible to Apply: December 2 Need help paying your utilities? Check out our resources page.  ¿Necesita ayuda para pagar sus servicios públicos?  Echa un vistazo a nuestra página de recursos.

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San Lucas UCC takes pride in working with nonprofit agencies who serve the Humboldt Park community. It is through these programs that we help connect people to valuable resources that assist with utilities, housing, food, legal, medical, among other help.

We have a CEDA program located inside San Lucas UCC.
M-TH: 9am - 2pm
F: 9am - 2pm
(773) 227-5747

Main Office:
​Toll-Free: (800) 571-CEDA (2332)

​Programs and Services:
CEDA is a private Community Action Agency providing community and economic development programs and direct social services that address the needs of low-income residents and communities in Cook County, Illinois. It is CEDA’s mission to work in partnership with communities to empower families and individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.
Energy Assistance Programs
CEDA’s Energy Services Program assists eligible Cook County residents with their home heating and cooling energy costs as well as Emergency Furnace Repair. 
Family Support and Community Engagement (FSACE) Programs (formerly CSBG)
CEDA offers a range of services to Suburban Cook County residents, which assist low-income people in attaining skills, knowledge and the resources necessary to achieve self-sufficiency.
Home Weatherization
CEDA’s Weatherization Program provides solutions to reduce energy costs and make homes more energy efficient for eligible residents in Cook County, Illinois. 
Housing Services
CEDA’s Housing Counseling Program delivers comprehensive counseling services to homebuyers, homeowners, very-low to moderate income renters and the homeless in Cook County, Illinois.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
WIC is a nutrition education, intervention and prevention program for pregnant, breastfeeding and post-partum women, infants, and children under age five.

Nurse Advice Line 
  1-800-919-8807 
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Medicaid Members     
Harmony Health Plan
     1-800-608-8158
     (TTY 1-877-650-0952)
     Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Medicare Members     
WellCare Medicare - HMO Plans 
Current Members: 1-866-334-6876
Prospective Members: 1-866-527-0056
     (TTY 711)
     Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Medicaid Providers 
1-800-504-2766
Medicare Providers     
1-855-538-0454

WellCare Medicare - HMO-SNP and HMO-POS Plans
Current Members: 1-866-439-1190
Prospective Members: 1-866-527-0056. (TTY 711)
     Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) Members  
WellCare Classic, Extra and Value Script

Current Members: 1-888-550-5252
Prospective Members: 1-888-293-5151 (TTY 711)     
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Medicare PDP Providers     
​1-888-550-5252

WellCare plans offer you Original Medicare benefits, plus EXTRA benefits like…

• $0 or low monthly premiums
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Fitness membership
• Allowance to buy over-the-counter items

It’s important to understand your healthcare options so you can make an informed decision. Options include Medicare Advantage plans that provide more benefits than Original Medicare.
Our variety of plans give you extra benefits and care, to help you get and stay healthy.
Let us help you learn about Medicare. The more information you have, the better prepared you will be to make a decision about your health coverage. Speak with a dedicated licensed representative today.

3533 W. NORTH AVENUE,  
CHICAGO, IL 60647
TELEPHONE - (773) 276 4900
FAX - (773) 342 4253

Housing
La Casa Norte follows a housing first model and offers a continuum of housing resources and opportunities to youth and families who are at-risk or experiencing homelessness throughout 43 different zip codes in Chicago.
Our programs include permanent, transitional, and emergency housing options that aim to support our clients as they work towards long-term stability and self-sufficiency.
We collaborate with a large network of property owners to increase housing stability and opportunities throughout the community.
Our Casa Corazon Programworks with homeless and high-risk youth and is based in Humboldt Park, Logan Square and Back of the Yards communities. The program provides a daytime drop-in center where youth have access to food and support as they work towards stable housing, employment, and educational achievement. We also offer 45 emergency beds for youth ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness at two shelters which open daily at 9:00 pm and provide dinner, a bed to sleep in, breakfast and CTA transportation passes to clients.
Support Services
At La Casa Norte, we believe that both, housing and supportive services are critical to ending homelessness. Our programs include life-skills and technology training, education support, employment-readiness, case management, therapy, food, clothing, and transportation assistance.
Our efforts to collaborate with an extensive network of human service organizations allow us to offer additional resources to our clients. Through the support of our partners, we are also able to offer clients access to mental health and substance abuse treatment, medical care, day care, legal advocacy and other needed assistance to support their increased housing and economic stability.

208 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60604,
312-660-1300

Heartland Alliance, one of the world’s leading anti-poverty organizations, works in communities in the U.S. and abroad to serve those who are homeless, living in poverty, or seeking safety. It provides a comprehensive array of services in the areas of health, housing, jobs and justice – and leads state and national policy efforts, which target lasting change for individuals and society.
Mission
Heartland Alliance advances the human rights and responds to the human needs of endangered populations—particularly the poor, the isolated, and the displaced—through the provision of comprehensive and respectful services and the promotion of permanent solutions leading to a more just global society. 

Contribute to the Nicor
​Gas Sharing Program 
If you would like to contribute to the Nicor Gas Sharing Program and are a Nicor Gas customer, just check the appropriate box on your bill stub and add the amount to your payment. If your natural gas bill is electronically transferred to us, you can call 888.Nicor4U (888.642.6748) to pledge a Sharing contribution that will be automatically added to your bill each month.

Nicor Gas Sharing Program 
EN ESPAÑOL 
One-time annual grants are given, with no requirement to be paid back, to qualified residential customers who meet the required income guidelines. The Nicor Gas Sharing Program is administered by the Salvation Army and funded through direct contributions from Nicor Gas' customers and employees. To apply, visit your local Salvation Army office in person. If you're approved for a Sharing Grant, the Salvation Army will make payments to Nicor Gas on your behalf. 
Nicor Gas Sharing Program
Eligible customers can receive a Sharing Grant of either $400 or $450. Elements of the Nicor Gas Sharing Program differ depending on age, so please view the appropriate Q&A for detailed information:

• Q&A for customers age 65 and over, and disabled customers
• Q&A for customers under age 65

Crisis Situations and Veterans
Special programs are designed for veterans and customers in crisis situations.
Starting November 1st, 2016, additional assistance will be available to all Veterans.  Now Veterans will be able to apply for the Sharing Grant. Details on requirements and eligibility are listed below under Veterans. 
Crisis Situations
Eligible customers can receive a Sharing Grant of either $400 or $450 for customers who are in Crisis Situations. Upon applying for this grant it will require approval and customers must meet income guidelines of 150% to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Crisis situations could include:

• Customer with an inactive account, where grant amount will cover entire balance for reconnection of service. (Forms of payment will be required).
• An increase of medical expenses that prohibits a customer to pay his/her bill. Account must be active or grant amount is enough to reinstate service if account is inactive.
• Loss of full-time income from spouse due to death or divorce.

The following information will be required upon application:

• Gas bill must be in the applicant’s name.
• Must have a picture ID.
• Must show proof of $25 good faith payment being made with in the last 60 days of application date.
• Proper documentation to following crisis situation.

For information on required income guidelines click here.
Veterans
Eligible customers who are Veterans can receive a grant of $200 towards their utility bill. Upon applying for this grant it will require company approval and customers must meet income guidelines and that do not exceed 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). The following information will be required upon application:

• Must show military papers.
• Gas bill must be in the applicant’s name.
• Must have a picture ID.
• No Good Faith Payment is required for eligible customers.

Customers who apply for this grant can also receive a LIHEAP Grant and still be eligible for the Veteran Grant. Customers cannot receive both Veteran Grant and a regular Sharing Grant. 
For information on required income guidelines click here.
How to Apply for a Sharing Grant 
​To qualify for a Sharing Grant, you must:

• Be a residential heating customer of Nicor Gas with a payment due. 
• Be ineligible for state or federal energy assistance programs. 
• Have an annual income above 150 percent but not exceeding 250 percent of the federally established poverty level. Check our Income Guidelines to see if you qualify for a Sharing Grant. 
• Customers will have had to make a good faith payment of $25 within the last 60 days. 

Applicants must apply in person at their local Salvation Army office and should bring the following documents:

• Proof of income (check stub, social security letter or unemployment letter)
• If there is no income, customers do not qualify for the Nicor Sharing program 
• Proof of residence (photo ID, such as a driver's license or state ID) 
• Current Nicor Gas bill 

The Nicor Gas Sharing Program may be terminated, suspended or modified at any time for any reason without prior notice to participants.

Other nonprofit agencies that serve the Humboldt Park community may be listed on this page by contacting the webmaster at uccsanlucas@gmail.com.