Housing Department

Featherfist's Housing Department works with referring case managers to obtain safe, secure, and affordable units in every area throughout the city. They also help with housing placement for those leaving nursing homes or those engaged with anti-violence initiatives, such as domestic violence and gang violence providers.

Date of Last Formal Update

Unknown

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

2255 East 75th Street, Chicago, IL 60649

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm;

Application process

Featherfist's Housing Department receives referrals from Featherfist case managers to begin the housing search for the family. During the case management process, a housing application is completed and indicates the areas of the city the family wants to live in, the number of bedrooms, and any other special accommodations needed. Housing Location staff begins the search for appropriate housing.

Eligibility

Restricted to ages 18+; Caters individuals who are homeless, leaving a nursing home, or are engaged with anti-violence initiatives

Languages

English

Service area

Chicago, IL

Agency info

Featherfist, Inc.

Featherfist, Inc. provides services for the homeless in Chicago including case management, locating housing, trainings, and connections to benefits and resources. Please mention any necessary accommodations for those with disabilities that must be made during the screening call.This agency also refers eligible clients needing home furniture to the Chicago Furniture Bank (CFB), which does not accept walk-ins or calls for furniture requests. Individuals requesting furniture may contact Featherfist staff to discuss further. Featherfist staff will work to assess the client's needs and schedule an appointment on their behalf.