[inkblot]

The local public shelter system has made a final determination (again) that I cannot have shelter services from them. They want me to travel to another county back and forth every day. My life has been here in this county. This is where I worked, my kids are here, my doctors, my church, everything. My last address was only ONE MILE out of this county, still much closer to this shelter office than the one in the other county.

The other housing option is deemed by myself to be F'd beyond all H***. They haven't listened to me, they have talked to several other people and everybody is seriously confused. I also have extreme problems with not having access to my medications (including prn ones such as for asthma, heart, migraine, pain, etc.). I can be 10 miles from where they would hold my meds, and only open during office hours. What if I can't breathe or have chest pains/palpitations while away from the office area? Then I'm screwed! I know my case manager from this one place kind of hates me, also (hehehehehee!) but I don't care.

Anyway, that's my update folks. I'm living in my car permenently and always until further notice. So, any of you got friends in high places around the Chicago area? Maybe the right connections, and we can sail some of these @sses from a flagpole and get me into a good local housing/shelter.

[mj14]

Oh, inky, I'm so sorry to hear that. Are there any church places that you could fall back on, if it gets too cold? I hope something works out for you...I worry about you staying in your car all the time.

{{{{{{{{{inky}}}}}}}}}}

Love ya,
Jo

[Wants2Fly]

I also am worried for you, Inkblot. Isn't it getting chilly up there? I don't have any solutions, but I care and I hope things will get better for you. Soon.

[shakes]

((((Inky)))))
I am so sorry...

Jessica

[Fuzzybear]

Oh no! I am so sorry inky, that totally sucks I worry about you too, and I hope things get better for you really soon ((((((((((((((((((((inky))))))))))))))))))))

Love,
Fuzzy

[downsolong]

Inky, I was in the very north edge of cook county but knew hardy anyone 12yrs ago. I'm not sure if that's anywhere near you. There was a mental health clinic in Northfield called the irean josslyne(sp) clinic with social workers who might be able to refer you. I also knew a retired I think U.of Chicago ( if I can manage to remember his name) proffessor who might still be in Skokie who has a son with bi-polar D, who might be able to help connect you although I'm not sure he'd do anything for me. Jewish Services is a gov. funded charity in that area that might help. That's all I can think of at the moment.-I'll get back to you if I can find some specifics.-tc-Downsolong

[SweetCrusader]

I wish you were in Utah! I would call everyone I know until we found you a home. I'm so sorry you are going through this, inky. My heart aches for you.

(((((((hugs))))))))
Angela

[downsolong]

Inky,
This is all I've found so far, sorry I'm not sure how to send you the links. I'm sure you're tired of lists and the chase in general. You may already have this stuff I can't find my old Chicago files yet. I know you need just one number that will get the results you need. I wish I had it for you, so much. Take care-Downsolong


CHICAGO ANTI-HUNGER FEDERATION (Aug 02)
4345 W. DIVISION
CHICAGO, IL 60651

(312) 850-3700
E-mail: antihunger@aol.com
Web site: www.anti-hunger.org
Works to alleviate hunger in Chicago area; provides fresh produce to soup kitchens, shelters
and pantries.
Index terms: hunger; charitable

CHICAGO CARES (June 01)
300 W. ADAMS
CHICAGO, IL 60606

(312) 780-0800
E-mail: info@chicagocares.org
Web site: www.chicagocares.org
Service organization dedicated to activating busy working people to volunteer to improve the
quality of life for disadvantaged citizens of Chicago. Creates, manages and leads hands on
group volunteer projects which address the critical social, educational and environmental
needs of the community.
Index terms: charitable

CHICAGO COMMONS (June 01)
3645 W. CHICAGO
CHICAGO, IL 60651

(773) 638-5600
E-mail: info@chicagocommons.org
Web site: www.chicagocommons.org
Helps low-income Chicagoans attain self-sufficiency through a variety of programs offered at
12 sites across the city and includes early childhood education, emergency services,
counseling, family literacy, ESL, GED, welfare-to-work, job training, senior adult care, and
child welfare services.
Index terms: charitable; social service



COMMUNITY EMERGENCY SHELTER ORGANIZATION (Dec 98)
1313 S. WABASH
CHICAGO, IL 60605

(312) 913-2040
Homeless Helpline: (312) 563-1600
Fax: (312) 913-2053
E-mail: ceso@ais.net
Web site: www.cl.ais.net/ceso/Index.html
CESO sponsors Homeless Helpline, a donation and volunteer referral service for
organizations serving homeless persons; also gives presentations to community groups and
technical assistance to providers of homeless services. Publishes Hand Up newsletter;
volunteers work in direct services and in fundraising.
Index terms: homeless; Homeless Helpline


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[Chicago Area Directory of Organizations]

homeless
CHICAGO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY SHELTER ORGANIZATION
DEBORAH'S PLACE
HARBOR
HEARTLAND ALLIANCE FOR HUMAN NEEDS AND HUMAN RIGHTS
HILDA'S PLACE
INTERFAITH COUNCIL FOR THE HOMELESS
INTERFAITH HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
PUBLIC ACTION TO DELIVER SHELTER
REST (RESIDENTS FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER)
SARAH'S CIRCLE

What a great list. Hopefully Inky will find something in there to help! emmy

[Wants2Fly]

I hope you are okay out there, Inky.