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The Beye School PTO updated the D97 resource list, to help families identify community resources. It is not an exhaustive list. Information is changing frequently in this ever-evolving situation, so please consult the resources directly for the most up-to-date information. The Beye School Social Workers are also available to assist families in connecting with support. Their contact information is below. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher, our principal, our social workers or any PTO Executive Board members at any time. It takes a village!
Beye School Social Workers
Lori Janu-Chosek at ljanu-chossek@op97.org
Colleen Kearns at ckearns@op97.org
Beye School Social Workers
Lori Janu-Chosek at ljanu-chossek@op97.org
Colleen Kearns at ckearns@op97.org
The Hub
The Hub is an online tool to search for and connect with a wide range of resources including housing, food, transit, legal, and education in the Oak Park and Berwyn area. This will provide information/access/linkages/referrals to anyone regardless of working with a provider. The general public can access the website and search by zip code information for the 10 social determinants of health: Transportation, Food, Housing, Mental Health, Seniors, etc.
Oak Park Mutual Aid
A coalition of neighbors dedicated to directly caring for one another and those around us in greatest need through dynamic economic and social support during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. Examples of mutual aid requests made and fulfilled by this group are financial assistance, wellness checks, tutoring, referrals, and pick up/drop off of groceries, meals, prescriptions, and other essential items.
ABE Application for Benefits Eligibility
Public benefits including healthcare, food and cash assistance
**If you have difficulty navigating this site or applying, contact Amanda, Beyond Hunger’s Social Service Coordinator at 708-386-1324 x 1106.
Unemployment benefits
The new federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program provides benefits for many individuals who have been determined ineligible for state unemployment benefits, including self-employed workers and independent contractors.
The Immigration Project's COVID Direct Relief Fund
The Immigration Project's COVID Direct Relief Fund provides time-sensitive monetary assistance to local immigrants for one-time expenses.
Artist Relief
Financial and informational resources for artists
The Hub is an online tool to search for and connect with a wide range of resources including housing, food, transit, legal, and education in the Oak Park and Berwyn area. This will provide information/access/linkages/referrals to anyone regardless of working with a provider. The general public can access the website and search by zip code information for the 10 social determinants of health: Transportation, Food, Housing, Mental Health, Seniors, etc.
Oak Park Mutual Aid
A coalition of neighbors dedicated to directly caring for one another and those around us in greatest need through dynamic economic and social support during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. Examples of mutual aid requests made and fulfilled by this group are financial assistance, wellness checks, tutoring, referrals, and pick up/drop off of groceries, meals, prescriptions, and other essential items.
- To make a request for assistance, please fill out this form (English) or this form (Spanish).
- To volunteer at a level of your choice, please fill out this form. More information is available on the Facebook page "Oak Park Mutual Aid"
ABE Application for Benefits Eligibility
Public benefits including healthcare, food and cash assistance
**If you have difficulty navigating this site or applying, contact Amanda, Beyond Hunger’s Social Service Coordinator at 708-386-1324 x 1106.
Unemployment benefits
The new federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program provides benefits for many individuals who have been determined ineligible for state unemployment benefits, including self-employed workers and independent contractors.
The Immigration Project's COVID Direct Relief Fund
The Immigration Project's COVID Direct Relief Fund provides time-sensitive monetary assistance to local immigrants for one-time expenses.
Artist Relief
Financial and informational resources for artists
District 97 is providing Free Meals to All Students
Beginning Sept. 8, meals will be provided free of cost to any District 97 student in need.
HOURS: Every Tuesday from 10:30AM-1PM
Locations: Longfellow Elementary School (for Julian and feeder schools), 715 S. Highland Ave., and Brooks Middle School (for Brooks and feeder schools), 325 S. Kenilworth Ave.
Each bag of food will contain five breakfasts and five lunches. Click here for the September 2020 menus.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the district's food service coordinator, Carla Ellis, at cellis@op97.org.
Beye School Backpack program
The Beye School Backpack program provides food for families in need. Please contact Beye School social workers Lori Janu-Chosek at ljanu-chossek@op97.org or Colleen Kearns at ckearns@op97.org to learn about it.
Beyond Hunger- Oak Park
Drive thru pick up at Beyond Hunger, located in First United Church of Oak Park, 848 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301
Beyond Hunger has relaxed requirements for families to access food. There will be no questions asked for anyone who requests food, however ID is required. Beyond Hunger’s drive thru is virtually contactless—our volunteers and staff load about 75 pounds worth of fresh produce, milk, eggs, bread and pantry staples directly into your trunk. Just bring an ID. No income verification needed. When arriving at drive thru please enter the parking lot on Kenilworth at the rear of the church. There is currently construction on Lake Street - when driving to Beyond Hunger, it is easiest to turn south on Kenilworth from Chicago Avenue.
HOURS: 1st Wed: 3:30PM-6:30PM, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wed 3:30PM - 5:00PM, Sat: 9:00AM-12:00 PM
New Life Ministries Church of God in Christ
HOURS: Thursday 10AM-12PM
634 N Austin Blvd , Oak Park, IL 60302
(773) 640-0919
Fraternite Notre Dame
HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11:00AM - 1:00PM
502 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-0101
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
HOURS: Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
1511 N Long Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 637-4800
Beginning Sept. 8, meals will be provided free of cost to any District 97 student in need.
HOURS: Every Tuesday from 10:30AM-1PM
Locations: Longfellow Elementary School (for Julian and feeder schools), 715 S. Highland Ave., and Brooks Middle School (for Brooks and feeder schools), 325 S. Kenilworth Ave.
Each bag of food will contain five breakfasts and five lunches. Click here for the September 2020 menus.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the district's food service coordinator, Carla Ellis, at cellis@op97.org.
Beye School Backpack program
The Beye School Backpack program provides food for families in need. Please contact Beye School social workers Lori Janu-Chosek at ljanu-chossek@op97.org or Colleen Kearns at ckearns@op97.org to learn about it.
Beyond Hunger- Oak Park
Drive thru pick up at Beyond Hunger, located in First United Church of Oak Park, 848 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301
Beyond Hunger has relaxed requirements for families to access food. There will be no questions asked for anyone who requests food, however ID is required. Beyond Hunger’s drive thru is virtually contactless—our volunteers and staff load about 75 pounds worth of fresh produce, milk, eggs, bread and pantry staples directly into your trunk. Just bring an ID. No income verification needed. When arriving at drive thru please enter the parking lot on Kenilworth at the rear of the church. There is currently construction on Lake Street - when driving to Beyond Hunger, it is easiest to turn south on Kenilworth from Chicago Avenue.
HOURS: 1st Wed: 3:30PM-6:30PM, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wed 3:30PM - 5:00PM, Sat: 9:00AM-12:00 PM
New Life Ministries Church of God in Christ
HOURS: Thursday 10AM-12PM
634 N Austin Blvd , Oak Park, IL 60302
(773) 640-0919
Fraternite Notre Dame
HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11:00AM - 1:00PM
502 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-0101
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
HOURS: Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
1511 N Long Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 637-4800
Emergency Mortgage Assistance
Applications for Emergency Mortgage Assistance are still available through September 4 at 6:00PM
If you have questions, please contact IHDA at: (312) 883-2720 or toll-free at: (888) 252-1119
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The application period closed on August 24. Please check link for updates.
Applications for Emergency Mortgage Assistance are still available through September 4 at 6:00PM
If you have questions, please contact IHDA at: (312) 883-2720 or toll-free at: (888) 252-1119
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The application period closed on August 24. Please check link for updates.
D97’s Community Childcare Providers
Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch receive scholarships to these programs.
West Cook YMCA
The West Cook YMCA is the OP area’s provider for childcare for children age 5-13 for essential workers.
Collaboration for Early Childhood
The Collaboration for Early Childhood can help you identify child care and other resources for your children under age 6.
By Discovery
By Discovery is an enrichment program providing opportunities for exploration and growth through creative, project-based learning in art and science, grades K-5.
Curriculum is developed by Jocelyne Adkins, MAAE, School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Stacey Grieff, MSEd, Erikson Institute. Stacey is our lead enrichment educator at Beye School. For more information, please visit By Discovery at https://www.bydiscovery.org.
Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch receive scholarships to these programs.
West Cook YMCA
The West Cook YMCA is the OP area’s provider for childcare for children age 5-13 for essential workers.
Collaboration for Early Childhood
The Collaboration for Early Childhood can help you identify child care and other resources for your children under age 6.
By Discovery
By Discovery is an enrichment program providing opportunities for exploration and growth through creative, project-based learning in art and science, grades K-5.
Curriculum is developed by Jocelyne Adkins, MAAE, School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Stacey Grieff, MSEd, Erikson Institute. Stacey is our lead enrichment educator at Beye School. For more information, please visit By Discovery at https://www.bydiscovery.org.
Oak Park Public Library HelpNow Virtual Tutoring
HelpNow offers real-time help in skill building and test preparation. Learners of all ages can connect directly online with live, vetted tutors every day from 2 to 11 pm.
HelpNow offers real-time help in skill building and test preparation. Learners of all ages can connect directly online with live, vetted tutors every day from 2 to 11 pm.
Oak Park Public Library Virtual Mental Health and Social Services Support
Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park COVID-19 Social Services Resource Guide
Support4U is a mental health resource for students, by which you can text licensed mental health clinicians any time of the day for assistance or guidance. You can text about any issue, including anxiety, depression, substance use, thoughts of suicide, eating disorders, bullying, abuse, or any other mental health-related topic. Support4U is safe, anonymous, and always available, so don’t hesitate to reach out for support.
D97 – Text: HOPE to 1-844-670-5838
D200 – Text: CARE to 1-844-670-5838
Thrive Counseling Center
24/7 Crisis Line 708-383-7500
Thrive has a free check-in support phone line, accessible by dialing 708-383-7500, ext. 8
Thrive also provides phone-based counseling and medication management; mental health evaluations
NAMI Metro Suburban
Offering mental health resources available virtually for students and families
Illinois Text Line
Text TALK or HABLAR to 552020 to talk to a mental health professional for free anonymously
Text a keyword (UNEMPLOYMENT, FOOD, SHELTER) to 552020 to receive program information
Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park COVID-19 Social Services Resource Guide
Support4U is a mental health resource for students, by which you can text licensed mental health clinicians any time of the day for assistance or guidance. You can text about any issue, including anxiety, depression, substance use, thoughts of suicide, eating disorders, bullying, abuse, or any other mental health-related topic. Support4U is safe, anonymous, and always available, so don’t hesitate to reach out for support.
D97 – Text: HOPE to 1-844-670-5838
D200 – Text: CARE to 1-844-670-5838
Thrive Counseling Center
24/7 Crisis Line 708-383-7500
Thrive has a free check-in support phone line, accessible by dialing 708-383-7500, ext. 8
Thrive also provides phone-based counseling and medication management; mental health evaluations
NAMI Metro Suburban
Offering mental health resources available virtually for students and families
Illinois Text Line
Text TALK or HABLAR to 552020 to talk to a mental health professional for free anonymously
Text a keyword (UNEMPLOYMENT, FOOD, SHELTER) to 552020 to receive program information
D97 Internet for All program
The Internet for All program offers free home Internet service to District 97 students in grades kindergarten through eight who do not currently have access. Contact Michael Arensdorff at marensdorff@op97.org.
Device / Online Programs
If you are having difficulty with any remote learning-related technology, please contact your child’s teacher. For assistance with District devices, please email helpdesk@op97.org.
The Internet for All program offers free home Internet service to District 97 students in grades kindergarten through eight who do not currently have access. Contact Michael Arensdorff at marensdorff@op97.org.
Device / Online Programs
If you are having difficulty with any remote learning-related technology, please contact your child’s teacher. For assistance with District devices, please email helpdesk@op97.org.
Facemasks
A Beye School community member has offered to provide handmade masks to any student or family member in need. Please stop by the Beye School front desk or contact the school office.
Department of Public Health Hotline
A statewide COVID-19 hotline and website has been established by the Illinois Department of Public Health to answer any questions from the public or to report a suspected case: call 1-800-889-3931 or visit IDPH.illinois.gov.
Chicago COVID Resource Finder
Search City Bureau’s website for resources including unemployment, health, mental health, financial, utilities, housing, legal assistance. Or Text "covid" to 312-436-2280 to access via phone
Up to date COVID Information:
CDC
Village of OP
Sign up for Village emergency notifications
World Health Organization Mythbusters
A Beye School community member has offered to provide handmade masks to any student or family member in need. Please stop by the Beye School front desk or contact the school office.
Department of Public Health Hotline
A statewide COVID-19 hotline and website has been established by the Illinois Department of Public Health to answer any questions from the public or to report a suspected case: call 1-800-889-3931 or visit IDPH.illinois.gov.
Chicago COVID Resource Finder
Search City Bureau’s website for resources including unemployment, health, mental health, financial, utilities, housing, legal assistance. Or Text "covid" to 312-436-2280 to access via phone
Up to date COVID Information:
CDC
Village of OP
Sign up for Village emergency notifications
World Health Organization Mythbusters