SUPPORT AND LINKS
Very good resource guide: www.kanecountyguide.org
BPS101 Resource Guide- Hard copies available at Rosalie Jones Administration Center
BPS101 Family Resource Guide, 2016-17 edition. Information in English and Spanish about food, clothing, laundry, shelter, medical needs, mental health, transportation, financial assistance, legal assistance, education and community resources.
BPS Resources 2016-17 pdf.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [1.0 MB]
The following organizations offer support services to families who find themselves in temporary housing situations.
| Batavia Food Pantry (Batavia Residents Only) | Batavia | 630-879-3784 |
| DHS-Family Community Resource Ctr. | Aurora | 630-844-7400 |
| Kane County Health Department (Food Stamps) | Aurora | 630-897-1124 |
| Salvation Army | St. Charles | 630-377-2769 |
| Batavia Clothes Closet(attached to the food pantry) | Batavia | 630-406-0036 |
| Goodwill | Batavia | 630-761-8049 |
| Hesed House & PADS Emergency Shelter | Aurora | 630-897-2156 |
| Lazarus House Emergency Shelter | St. Charles | 630-587-2144 |
| 360 Youth Services (formerly NCO) | Naperville | 630-961-2992 |
| Salvation Army (rent assistance) | St. Charles | 630-377-2769 |
| Wayside Cross Ministry | Aurora | 630-892-4239 |
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Batavia Township
630-879-1392 Monday-Thursday 9am-2pm
General Assistance (GA) is a program that provides assistance to adults who are not receiving or do not qualify for public aid. They can help with basic living needs such as utilities, shelter, food, medical care and personal essentials.
St. Vincent DePaul at Holy Cross Church
879-4750, ext. 307
Many helpful outreach programs and links
Requires an in home visit; they will help with food, bills, furniture…many areas
http://www.holycross-batavia.org/outreach.php
Bridges Communities
Non Profit that helps homeless families get back on their feet in DuPage
County.
TriCity Family Services
Provided counseling and other mental health services for teens, and other mental health services for families and community members across all income levels and life stages. Many links to other service agencies on their website.
www.tricityfamilyservices.org
Batavia United Way
630-877-2780
Can connect you with several area agencies that can assist you with your emergency services, counseling needs, housing, etc. Contact us at info@Bataviaunitedway.org
Community Career Center
The Community Career Center is committed to empowering job seekers to achieve long-term career stability and self-reliance by providing assistance with resume writing, career counseling, networking and interviewing skills, job search strategies, basic computer skills, referrals and job bank access. They raise community awareness of employment issues and concerns and assist employers in meeting workforce needs. It provides a safe, supportive, and confidential environment for employers and jobseekers. This site has many resources and partners to help families. www.communitycareercenter.org
Sanctuary Church-Outreach
630-879-0785
1S430 Wenmoth Rd., Batavia
www.sanctuaryag.com
Laundry Love
First Thursday of each month at Batavia Laundromat located in the shopping center in downtown Batavia. 6:30-8:30PM.
Free for up to 4 loads of wash/dry and detergent/softener. No restrictions. Sponsored by Santuary Church in Batavia.
Breadsmith in St. Charles-Free Bread- 121 N 2nd St.
Each Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9-3- Bread from Breadsmith is available-take as much as you need. Share with friends.
The Fox Valley Pregnancy Center
Assists individuals who are unprepared for pregnancy to calmly and confidently explore their options. Their free and confidential services include: pregnancy test, limited ob
stetrical ultrasound, information on abortion, adoption and parenting, support for individuals, couples and families.
Fox Valley Pregnancy Center
101 East State St.
South Elgin, IL 60177
847 697
0200
Website: www.foxvalleyoptions.org
E-mail: info@foxvalleyoptions.com
2nd Location
Fox Valley Pregnancy Clinic
2320 Dean St. Ste.102
St. Charles, Il 60177
630 444
0300
www.foxvalleyoptions.org
Free pregnancy test and ultrasound
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c/o Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence
P.O. Box 1003
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We help families move from temporary housing to their own apartments, provide warm clothing, school supplies and many other things to help a student succeed. We help students and their families on a case by case basis to make sure students are ready and excited to learn and thrive.We work directly with BPS101 to help with mentor projects and other activities that help students on free/reduced lunch or who are in temporary housing.
For information on how to participate, please contact us.
Please see our News and Events page for an update on all the accomplishments we have made together!!
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Bikes for Batavia:
TO DATE, WE HAVE GIVEN AWAY OVER 300 BIKES!!!!
We need CHILD AND ADULT bicycles that are in rideable condition- All Spoked Up repairs them for kids and adults who need a bike. Thank you Batavia!! We can also use locks and and new helmets, training wheels too--If you have any of these, please drop them off at All Spoked Up, 3 Webster St., Batavia. We are working with All Spoked Up, and the Batavia Bicycle Commission. They are given to students and adults in need of transportation for school, work and shopping. CHIP IN helps identify students in need and contributes funds for repairs.
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