Agencies that help women exclusively
- Deborah's Place
Through a continuum of housing options, comprehensive support services and opportunities for change provided by dedicated volunteers and staff, women succeed in achieving their goals of stable housing, sustainable income and greater self-determination.
- Chicago Abortion Fund*
Through direct service and education/advocacy, CAF assists low-income women in obtaining safe abortion services by providing clinic referrals, negotiated discounts and financial assistance. While CAF is unable to directly assist all the women in need, CAF will work to extend choice to all low-income women by making the issue of economic access a priority on the agenda of policy makers.
- Bottomless Closet INC
This site will tell you everything you need to know about Bottomless Closet.
- Chicago Abused Women Coalition*
Committed to ending domestic violence. Using a self-help, empowerment approach, we provide a shelter for women and children, and counseling, advocacy, and a 24-hour hotline for people affected by domestic violence
- Grace House
the Grace House residential program has provided interim housing, emotional and spiritual support, and professional counseling to women who are exiting the Illinois prison system