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Food & Emergency Services
CEDA's LIHEAP (Energy assistance to low income households) and Weatherization applications processed for help with utility bills. Christmas WISH TREE program collects and distributes gifts for needy children of the community.
Children & Youth Programs
Afterschool Program - Homework help, sports and recreation, arts and crafts Drop-In Youth Center Back to School Supplies Help Youth/Teen Committee does community service & Leadership Development "K.I.S.S - Kids in Summer Session" summer day camp for children.
Senior Services
Annual Senior Services Fairs in Hegewisch and East Side neighborhoods Reduced Fare transit, Circuit Breaker, and Tax Exemption applications Golden Agers Seniors Club provides social events for its members.
Community Organizing
C.A.P.S. - Chicago Alternative Policing Strategies Southeast Youth Services Board Calumet Ecological Park Association Partnerships with Churches, Schools, Lions, Knights of Columbus, and Veterans groups.
Information & Referrals HCC is the only social service agency serving more than 10,000 residents of Hegewisch. Residents depend heavily on the staff of HCC to provide answers for a vast array of problems and concerns. Hundreds of residents receive referral services each year.
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