Chicago Dept. of Family & Support Services

Application process now open for survivors of #DomesticViolence and #GenderBasedViolence. To apply for a $1,000 payment unrestricted payment visit: https://lnkd.in/ghrkGGTc “The Emergency Fund is a time-tested program that has already proven to make a difference in the lives of GBV survivors at critical times in their lives. This support provides individuals with a little breathing room to help them figure things out.” - DFSS Commissioner Brandie Knazze, CPPO Apply at https://lnkd.in/ghrkGGTc  

DFSS Cooling Centers are open TODAY, Thurs, Aug. 29th until 5pm! For senior residents seeking relief from the extreme heat, DFSS’ six regional senior centers & 15 satellite centers across Chicago are also open! Call 3-1-1 for senior well-being checks! For those needing shelter placement, the Garfield Center, located at 10 S. Kedzie, is open 24/7. Other cooling centers: chicago.gov/staycoolchi #StayCoolChicago

For senior residents seeking relief from the extreme heat, DFSS’ six regional senior centers and 15 satellite centers across Chicago are open! Call 3-1-1 for senior well-being checks and your nearest location! To learn more about other cooling centers visit: shorturl.at/4hRxb #StayCoolChicago #heatwave #seniors

The DFSS Garfield Center, located at 10 S. Kedzie, is open ‘til 8pm, Monday, Aug. 26th and Tuesday, Aug. 27th. For those needing shelter placement, Garfield is open 24/7. For more information about other cooling centers, visit: http://shorturl.at/4hRxb. #StayCoolTonight

DFSS’ six Cooling Centers will be open this Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8/26 - 8/28 from 9am to 5pm. For those needing shelter placement, the Garfield Center, located at 10 S. Kedzie is open 24/7.  To learn more about other cooling centers visit: shorturl.at/4hRxb

The DFSS Garfield Cooling Center at 10 S. Kedzie is open this weekend, from 9am-5pm. For those needing shelter placement, Garfield Center is open 24/7. The Renaissance Court located at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, will also be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for cooling. To learn more about other cooling centers visit: https://shorturl.at/4hRxb #StayCoolChicago

DFSS is accepting applications for the CSBG Scholarship for the 2024-25 school year! Scholarships range between $1K – 5K for the fall semester! Must be a City of Chicago resident who meets income-eligible requirements. Deadline is Friday, 9/6! Apply at: https://lnkd.in/gESqEpXv

DFSS is accepting applications for the CSBG Scholarship for the 2024-25 school year! Scholarships range between $1K – 5K for the fall semester! Must be a City of Chicago resident who meets income-eligible requirements. Deadline is Friday, September 6, 2024. Apply at: https://lnkd.in/gESqEpXv #scholarships #college #school #DFSS

DFSS’ six Cooling Centers will be open on Monday, August 5, from 9am to 5pm. For those needing shelter placement, the Garfield Center, located at 10 S. Kedzie is open 24/7. For a complete list of all the City of Chicago cooling centers, visit: https://lnkd.in/gXdzx3iz #StayCoolChicago

The DFSS Garfield Cooling Center at 10 S. Kedzie is open this weekend, from 9am-5pm. Call 3-1-1 for Cooling Center info & senior well-being checks. For those needing shelter placement, Garfield Center is open 24/7. To learn more visit: https://lnkd.in/gXdzx3iz #StayCoolChicago