Refugee Resettlement Program

City of Evanston provides arriving refugees in Evanston with basic needs, including assistance with food, clothing, furnishings, housing, transportation, and job training, as well as services such as social service referrals and child care referrals. The Refugee Resettlement Program is a four-month needs-based program. Extensions will be allowed beyond the four months if there is still a need upon evaluation of the current situation.

Date of Last Formal Update

03/07/2023

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

2100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201

Hours

Mon 8:30am - 5:00pm; Tue 8:30am - 5:00pm; Wed 8:30am - 5:00pm; Thu 8:30am - 5:00pm; Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm;

Application process

Please complete the online survey to apply. Please call 311 or email for more information.

Eligibility

* Restricted to Evanston residents * Individuals who have been charged with defrauding a local, state or federal governmental program are not eligible * Income received such as wages, self-employment earnings or other forms of income are considered when determining the amount of assistance applicants are eligible for

Languages

English

Spanish

Service area

Evanston, IL

Agency info

City of Evanston

City of Evanston provides a variety of services for residents in need of assistance.