Central and south Evanston

A network of friends inspired by Gospel values serving neighbors in need.

Parish volunteers provide direct, person-to-person support for individuals and families facing hardship in Evanston.

Need assistance? Leave a voicemail and a volunteer will call back. (847) 868-3796 · support@svdpsnc.org We help connect Evanston neighbors with rent, food, utility, and other local support resources.

Find Local Resources

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Who we help

Support for neighbors facing urgent needs

We assist families and individuals experiencing eviction risk, utility shutoffs, loss of income, medical emergencies, food insecurity, and other essential needs.

Service Area

South of Emerson, east of McCormick, and north of Howard.

If you live outside this area, nearby SVDP conferences or other community resources may be able to help.

Parent and child near a window — Direct, compassionate support for Evanston families.

Community resource listing

Find local assistance

Search by organization, category, location, hours, eligibility, or notes. Print or export the current results.

Know a helpful local resource that is not listed? Suggest a resource for SVDP review. You will be asked to provide essential information so an SVDP volunteer can verify it before it is added.

Information changes. Please call or visit the listed organization to verify hours, eligibility, and availability before traveling.

Donate

Support Our Neighbors

Your gift helps provide rent assistance, utility support, food assistance, and other essential help for Evanston neighbors facing hardship.

Give online using Pushpay

Use the button below to give directly online to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul fund.

Donate Online through Pushpay

Or scan to donate

Scan the QR code with a phone or tablet to open the same Pushpay giving page.

Suggest a local resource

Please use the resource suggestion form to submit essential information. SVDP volunteers will review and verify submissions before anything is added to the public directory.

Open resource suggestion form

Suggested resources are not posted automatically. They are stored for review and verification by SVDP volunteers.

Impact Story

Sometimes the difference between stability and crisis is knowing someone cares.

Child playing at home, representing family stability

“A local Evanston family facing eviction did not know where to turn. Through emergency rent assistance, food support, and compassionate encouragement from SVDP volunteers, the family was able to remain in their home and avoid homelessness while regaining hope for the future.”

Volunteer

Join Our SVDP Group

You can make a meaningful difference in the life of a neighbor in need — and along the way, discover how this work changes your own life as well.

SVDP members work together in pairs to respond to requests for assistance from neighbors in Evanston. New members are warmly welcomed and supported through training, mentoring, and service alongside experienced volunteers that help build confidence and understanding.

Our SVDP “conference” is more than a volunteer group. We work together to support our neighbors while also building friendship, community, and shared purpose among our members.

Serving with SVDP brings the deep satisfaction that comes from treating others with dignity, compassion, and respect while helping meet real needs in our community.

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