Tenant Rights metropolitan tenants organization
Mediates disputes between tenants and their landlords; tenant rights hotline is open to English and Spanish speakers. (773) 292-4988, M-F, 1-5pm
chicago tenants movement
Helps renters facing housing issues like an illegal lockout, refers people to legal aid, and offers info on how to form a tenants union in English and Spanish. (773) 657-8700, W-Su, 10am-2pm, 5-9pm autonomous tenants union
Offers resources in English and Spanish, from how to make a 311 call to templates of letters you can give your landlord. autonomoustenantsunion.org/resources rentervention
Free immediate, step-by-step support with most housingrelated issues. (866) 773-6837, Rentervention.com, or text “hi” to 866-7RENTER
Mutual Aid Mutual aid groups are run by volunteers who collect, distribute, and organize resources within a community, using the principle of “solidarity, not charity.” These informal groups both accept donations and offer resources, often with no questions asked. For the full list, go to chicovid.org and search “mutual aid.” brave space alliance
Crisis pantry program delivers free food to residents within city limits. (872) 333-5199, bravespacealliance.org/covid-19 the love fridge
Get free groceries at colorfully decorated refrigerators throughout the city. thelovefridge.com/locations
bronzeville-Kenwood mutual aid
Free food and supplies drop-offs and wellness checks for South Side residents. bkmachicago.com
360 nation’s lil’ miracles project
Free boxes of groceries, baby supplies, personal hygiene items, and PPE every third Thursday at 4320 W. 5th Ave. from 4-6pm. @360__nation on Instagram
humboldt parK solidarity networK
Free food, supplies, mental health support, wellness checks, and more. (312) 883-7526, @HPSolidarityNetwork on Instagram
Access the full series online, learn more and get involved at citybureau.org.
FEBRUARY 4, 2021 ¬ SOUTH SIDE WEEKLY 21
