Taherah Towers, Inc.
- Provides wrap-around housing and treatment services to homeless, mentally ill or chemically dependent men and women.
- http://www.taherahtowers.org

Emergency Fund for Needy People
- A nonprofit organization that provides immediate financial assistance to Chicago residents in crisis or transition. News and events, sponsors, donations, and services are showcased.
- http://www.emergencyfund.org

Neighborhood Writing Alliance / Journal of Ordinary Thought
- Community-based program that hosts writing workshops in public spaces in the inner-city. NWA offers multiple locations for programs, including two Spanish-language workshops, magazine subscriptions, news, and contacts.
- http://www.jot.org/

Cornerstone Community Outreach (CCO)
- Offers low-income residents of the Uptown community social, educational and economic development programs, including job training and creation, affordable housing, feeding and sheltering the homeless.
- http://www.ccolife.org/

Greater Chicago Food Depository
- Non-profit food bank providing food for hungry people in the whole of Cook County. Part of the America's Second Harvest network.
- http://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/

Chicago Christian Industrial League
- A non-sectarian, nonprofit providing shelter, supportive housing, counseling and skill, academic and employment training to poor and homeless adults and families. Includes programs, newsletter, employment opportunities, resale store and links.
- http://theleague.org/