Community Resources

Illinois's electronic notarization or "e-notary" service allows both the customer and notary to sign with an electronic signature, and to electronically attach both the notarial certificate and notary seal to a document.

The webpage for beginning or returning to FAFSA forms for college/university financial aid. Website also includes information on loan repayment, forgiveness, and more.

The Find Food IL map from the University of Illinois Extension helps residents locate free food sites, meal providers, and stores that accept food assistance to stretch household budgets.  

Once in the map, update the Search by ZIP or City to see local resources.

Offers volunteer and community service opportunities, as well as hosting community events.

For students and parents of those within the Glenbard District 87 communities.

Free programs that empower and strengthen families, individuals and communities by sharing practical strategies to help humans of every age thrive.

Goodwill Workforoce Connection Center provides local companies with the opportunity to meet with people in the community who are looking for jobs and want to be connected to area businesses.

The Humanitarian Service Project is focused on alleviating the suffering seniors, children and their families experience while living in poverty.

ICHE serves to network different support groups from all over Illinois for the purpose of sharing information and encouraging one another.

ICIRR is dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society.

Illinois Court Help connects you to the information you need to go to court. It’s a free service from the Illinois Courts.

Learn about and apply for unemployment benefits, plan your career, and search over 100,000 jobs.

The Illinois Department of Human Services was created in 1997 to provide our state's residents with streamlined access to integrated services, especially for those striving for economic independence and others facing multiple challenges to self-sufficiency.

IDVA sets the standard for connecting veterans and their families with all the benefits and privileges they earned to empower them to thrive.
 

Homeschool field trip ideas from Time4Learning.

ILHSA is a statewide network of people involved in homeschooling. They are nonsectarian (not religious based).

A comprehensive guide for Illinois’ immigrant communities to know your rights and access essential resources.

Resources and assistance for navigating the legal system.