COVID-19 Resources
Resources for Families and How You Can Help
El Valor is dedicated to supporting our children, adults with disabilities, and families during this uncertain time. For updated information, please check back here and also follow us on Facebook.
In this uncertain time, it’s important to know that there are many resources out there to assist you and your family. Follow the links below to learn more about how your community is here to help. We’re all in this together.
Food/Rental/Utility Assistance by Zip Code
COVID-19 Resources for the Disability Community
COVID-19 Resources for the Disability Community 2
COVID-19 Resources for Chicago Families
Family Assistance – Cradle to Crayons
Emergency Rental Assistance
Unemployment Insurance Flexibility
Illinois Benefits Application (SNAP, Healthcare, etc.)
Latino Policy Forum Helpful Resources
Energy Assistance from ComEd
Free Meal Pickup Throughout Chicago – Food Banks
Free Meal Pickup – CPS
Saturday Food Service Request Form
Free Internet Access – Comcast
Screening & Testing – COVID-19
Free Prescription Delivery
PNC Grow Up Great Resources
Learning at Home- PBS
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
Vaccines for Healthcare and Staff Serving Individuals with Disabilities
Vaccine Planning in Chicago
Vaccine Planning in Illinois
Reasons to Vaccinate – CDC
City of Chicago – COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs
City of Chicago – COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs – Spanish
Walgreens – COVID-19 Vaccine Availability
Jewel Osco – COVID-19 Vaccine Availability
El Valor’s on-site programs are open and operating at limited capacity due to COVID-19 and are here to help the members of our community. If you are in need of immediate assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local center. Our staff is dedicated to supporting you through any urgent needs during this crisis. You can also reach us by sending an email to info@elvalor.net with any questions or needs.
Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund
We are grateful to have been awarded funding from the Chicago Community Trust and United Way of Metro Chicago. Their generous grant will help us assist families with food, utilities, diapers, and other urgent needs. Thank you!
We hope you will consider making a donation to El Valor’s children, adults with disabilities, and families. Below are lists of items that are most in-need for our community.