Immediate Assistance Program (IAP)
Our Immediate Assistance Program provides help for urgent needs for food and transportation in the form of vouchers– (grocery, meal and gas vouchers plus train and bus passes). Also, our Referral/ Enrollment Program (REP) connects clients with other non-profit and government programs. We help clients reach out to other helping organizations for assistance for a multitude of issues. Infant care (e.g. diapers, baby lotion, wipes), toiletries (e.g. soap, toilet paper, shampoo/conditioner, razors, toothpaste, toothbrush, feminine hygiene products) and school supply basic need items are available as well. In addition, there are workshops such as Healthy Eating on a Budget to help clients determine the best way to use financial resources to benefit themselves and their families. |
Health & Wellness Program (HWP)
Health & Wellness Workshops will take place throughout the year and include such topics as Healthcare Insurance & Financial Literacy 101; Healthy Eating on a Budget; Healthy Living for Improved Physical, Mental & Emotional Health. |
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Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 10:00am-11:45am; Monday evening, 6:30pm-8:00pm CLOSED ON TUESDAYS |
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Pathways to Financial Health Program (PFH)
Our Pathways to Financial Health Program provides financial literacy education and budget counseling as provided by the volunteers from several local banks. They meet one-on-one with clients to mentor and educate them on such issues as saving and debt management. Clients enrolled in this program can: open a savings account at one of the sponsor banks with matching funds; get assistance open a checking account; take part in the credit repair/credit building loan program. Financial counselors are available every Thursday of the month, 10:00-12:00pm. Financial Literacy Workshops will take place throughout the year and include such topics as Credit Repair/Credit Building; Healthy Eating on a Budget, Healthcare Insurance & Financial Literacy 101; Family Money Management for Parents & Children; Avoiding Financial Scams.
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Pathways to Employment (PEP)
Our Pathways to Employment program provides assistance and job search strategies using job coaches. Hope’s Front Door offers recruitment events where local businesses meet with job searchers to present employment opportunities or conduct interviews. Information about local job openings is available by signing up for the HFD Weekly Job List. Access to job search equipment (computers, fax and phone, etc.) is available as well. Additionally, clients may be able to receive help with items related to new employment (e.g. uniforms, transportation). Job coaches are available every Thursday, 10:00-11:45am and the 2nd Monday of the month in the evening, 6:30-8:00pm by appointments only, call 630-322-9803 or email info@hopesfrontdoor.org. Employment Workshops will take place throughout the year and include such topics as Construction Apprenticeship & Manufacturing Job Training opportunities; Funding for Career Training (e.g. healthcare, manufacturing, landscaping).
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Client Services
Our Health & Wellness Program addresses needs such as prescriptions, emergency dental care, emergency housing for medical purposes, and eye exams/eye glasses. HWP Volunteers provide resources such as Prescription Assistance Programs, disease state foundations and healthcare partners other resources to the underinsured or uninsured.
