EMERGENCY FUND

The Emergency Fund was founded in 1973 by Norman H. Stone, a local businessman and philanthropist. Mr. Stone heard about a family in need and wanted to help them but could not find a financial assistance program in Chicago that operated in a quick and efficient manner. He took the initiative and created the Emergency Fund, which rapidly began covering costs for medication, food, bus passes, and even refrigerators... Our Impact: In 2021, we served 5,250 households with over $25 million in funding. 81% of clients surveyed reported being housed 90 days after receiving assistance. We created an Agency Emergency Fund, responding to urgent needs in homeless services by providing $763,000 in immediate grants to help 47 partner agencies adapt their programs and continue serving clients safely... Our mission at Foundation Enterprises, LLC is to provide high quality, affordable housing and superior customer service to our residents in the pursuit of uplifting families, neighborhoods, and..

Primary location: Chicago United States