Our Mission    As a United Way agency, we are here to answer emergency needs of residents of the Chicago South Suburban Area (to see other human assistance agencies working near us, click here).  In order to help the truly needy first, we are forced to require documented verification of South Suburban residency and all circumstances of any emergency.  We believe in helping our neighbors because we have no doubt that CARING is the key to true community!
Our People Dennis Condon, Director Eileen Olivares, Assistant Director Magdalena Coca-Condon, Mother and Children (MAC) Director all our energetic volunteers all our beneficent donors
Our Programs Emergency food Emergency Shelter or referral to same Mother and Child (MAC) Nutrition Clothing and Furniture Vouchers for urgently needed medicines Short-term financial assistance for Rent and/or Utilities Counseling and referrals
Our Plea   Won't you consider helping.   Whatever you can spare in time and/or money (especially outside the Christmas season) will be greatly appreciated.  If you have toys, clothing or furniture which you are tired of but is still in good condition, please call us - we can do pickups.  If you have food with a shelf-life expiration date within the next few months, think of donating it to Respond Now if there is any danger the food will go to waste.  After you have considered, use one of the methods below to reach us.  We will gladly give receipts for tax purposes.
Our Connections Electronic Mail:  Dennis Condon, Director Regular Mail:  P.O. Box 215, Chicago Heights, IL 60412 Walk-in Location: 1439 Emerald Street, Chicago Heights, IL View MAP Walk-in Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays -10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Office Phones (24 hours a day):  Voice 708.755.4357                                                             Fax   708.755.4381
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