Outreach Regarding Your Unhoused Friends

I'm checking in about your unhoused friends and potential housing options. Key points:

• SSI/SS Benefits
  Do they receive any Social Security benefits (e.g., SSI/SSDI)? This can affect eligibility for many programs.

• Full Circle Communities (HUD-affiliated affordable housing)
  Full Circle offers quality affordable housing, often with supportive services. They have at least two buildings in Jefferson Park with open waitlists (though the exact wait time/ETA for being called is unclear).

  • Some properties may require some form of income (employment, public aid, etc.).
  • Units include 1- and 2-bedroom options depending on needs.
  • Not strictly for disabilities—primarily for low-income individuals/families (disability not required).
    Website: https://www.fccommunities.org/
    (Full Circle Communities focuses on preserving and developing affordable housing with supportive services.)

• Eden Supportive Living
  If your friends want to stay on the northeast side of Chicago and have some form of income (employment or public aid), they might qualify for Eden's.

  • Specifically for persons with disabilities (physical or mental health).
  • Offers supportive living environments with accessible apartments (studios, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom units available in various configurations).
    Website: http://www.edenslf.com/
    (Eden provides inclusive disability housing in Illinois—including Chicago—with services emphasizing independence, dignity, and community.)

Housing waitlists (especially HUD-related) are often very long, so applying soon and checking eligibility/details directly with the providers is recommended. Let me know if there's more context or if you'd like help looking into specific applications!