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Senior Handyman Service

The North West Housing Partnership operates a  “Handyman Program” for those who are 60+ in need of minor repairs to their home. This program was initiated by the Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative in 2014 and is made up of the communities listed below. Starting in late 2017, the program added all towns in Palatine and Wheeling Townships, and Oak Park Township.

The senior Handyman Program is available to all seniors 60+ and seniors with the greatest economic and social needs, low-moderate income residents, and persons with limited English proficiency.

For additional information about the Senior Handyman Program call (847) 969 0561 or click here.


Servicio de Reparaciones para Personas Mayores


La North West Housing Partnership opera un programa de “Reparaciones para Personas Mayores” para aquellos de 60 años o más que necesiten reparaciones menores en su hogar. Este programa fue iniciado por la Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative en 2014 y está compuesto por las comunidades que se mencionan a continuación. A partir de finales de 2017, el programa se expandió a todos los pueblos de los municipios de Palatine y Wheeling, así como al municipio de Oak Park.

El Programa de Reparaciones para Personas Mayores está disponible para todas las personas mayores de 60 años y para aquellos adultos mayores con las mayores necesidades económicas y sociales, residentes de ingresos bajos a moderados y personas con dominio limitado del inglés.

Para obtener más información sobre el Programa de Reparaciones para Personas Mayores, llame al (847) 969 0561 o haga clic aquí.

Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory


The Elderwerks Senior Resource Guide is a comprehensive booklet that helps seniors and their families navigate healthcare, housing, and financial assistance options.


Click to view: Senior Resource Directory


Guía de Recursos para Personas Mayores de Elderwerks


La Guía de Recursos para Personas Mayores de Elderwerks es un folleto completo que ayuda a las personas mayores y sus familias a navegar por opciones de atención médica, vivienda y asistencia financiera.

Haga clic para ver: Guía de Recursos para Personas Mayores.

Assistance Programs

Organization Phone_Number Services
Northwest Compass 847-392-2334 Services include energy assistance, family support, housing assistance, education, nutrition, and healthcare.
Cook County Health Department 847-818-2860 Services include dental services, sexually transmitted disease clinic, HIV/AIDS testing,
immunizations, adult health clinic, well child clinic, school-age clinic, family health-
services, and vision and hearing screening.
Energy Bill Assistance 877-411-WARM Services include energy bill assistance.
Illinois Department of Public Aid Directory Link Services include financial and food assistance.
Journeys The Road Home 847-963-9163 Counseling, Shelter, housing resources.
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago 773-329-4111 Services include matching homeowners who are having difficulty with 
their mortgages with services to keep them in their homes.
 Matching services come at no cost to homeowners.
Salvation Army 847-392-0265 Services include a variety of family services.
Women In Need Growing Stronger (WINGS) 847-519-7828 The mission of WINGS Program, Inc. is to provide housing,
 integrated services, education and advocacy to end domestic violence.
Catholic Charities
 847-253-5500 Services include transportation shelter, a self-sufficiency program for homeless families, physician referrals for medical clients, senior services, individual and family counseling, support groups and counseling for survivors of suicide, casework services bilingual (Spanish) information and referral, parish social ministry consultation services, pregnancy services, foster care services, and access to many other Catholic Charities programs. Services provided without discrimination.

Food Banks & Pantries

Organization Phone_Number Distribution Times Location Additional Information
Elk Grove Township 847-437-0300   2400 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005  
Harvest Bible Chapel Food Pantry 847-398-7005 10 - Noon on Saturdays 800 Rohlwing Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 The entrance is located behind the Molly Maids offices. Those needing assistance can receive food once per month. You must bring a photo ID for registration
Palatine Township 847-358-6700   721 S. Quentin Road, Palatine, IL 60067