The St. Benedict Conference provides direct, confidential financial and material assistance to individuals and families facing temporary hardship in our local Chicago community.
If you are struggling with rent, utilities, food, or unexpected financial hardship, our Vincentian volunteers are here to listen and help regardless of religion, ethnicity, or background.
Through confidential consultations and personal home visits, we offer direct aid tailored to immediate basic needs.
Preventing eviction and homelessness by providing emergency rental grants directly to landlords for families facing sudden financial distress.
Direct payment relief for critical household utilities including electricity, heating gas, and water services to ensure stable living conditions.
Grocery gift cards, local food pantry referrals, and clothing vouchers to assist families in meeting their day-to-day essentials.
Call our confidential intake hotline and leave a message detailing your request.
A pair of trained Vincentians will reach out to gather details about your situation.
Two volunteers conduct a brief home visit or phone meeting to listen and understand.
Our conference approves grants or referrals to provide quick, tangible support.
100% of financial contributions made to the St. Benedict Conference directly assist local neighbors in need. We have no paid staff; our work is performed entirely by dedicated parish volunteers.
Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international Catholic lay organization that leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering.
Our conference at St. Benedict Parish serves as a beacon of hope in the North Center neighborhood, serving all people with respect, empathy, and confidentiality.
We are always seeking compassionate parishioners to join our conference. Volunteers assist with home visits, hotline intake, case reviews, and fundraising.
