The caring people of Elmhurst unite to provide compassionate assistance to people in need in our community.
Since 1997, the Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network has provided compassionate assistance to individuals and families in the Elmhurst community going through a difficult time. Sometimes families or individuals experience a job loss, a cutback in hours, divorce, disability, or other sudden, unforeseen circumstance that leave them unable to pay a bill. EWAN is a place they can come to for help while they get back on their feet. We serve Elmhurst residents, families with children in Elmhurst schools, or registered members of partnering Elmhurst churches.
We provide assistance with rent, utilities, car repair, prescriptions and gas. We coordinate access to local food pantries and clothes closets, and fund essential dental care through our partner dentists.
EWAN also supports students in Elmhurst schools through the school snack program and the SWAN (Students with Activity Needs) fund, ensuring kids can participate in school programs.
Finally, our EWAN Hope Fund assists families and individuals in particularly dire and unexpected circumstances.
EWAN is here to provide a bridge to better times.
The Elmhurst Assistance Network is available to any member of the Elmhurst community. Likewise, it depends on the support of many businesses, service organizations, and organizations within the community. The following all contribute in a special way.
Thank you to these local businesses and organizations that work with us to provide services for our clients:
EWAN got its start as an initiative by the churches, and it continues to rely on their active participation. Covenant churches have an agreement with EWAN to refer people seeking help to us. They also assist by providing volunteers, advertising events and offering financial support.
Covenant churches include:
The following dentists participate in our dental program by donating time and/or services to our clients:
Phone: 630-782-6006
125 W Church St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization EIN 31-1650035