Overnight Shelter

Interfaith Action of Evanston operates the shelter annually from November to April. Due to COVID19, and can safely provide only 20 beds. Beds are assigned to participants of Interfaith Action and Connection’s services. Thank you to the faith communities who are hosting throughout the current season:

  • Unitarian Church of Evanston

  • Beth Emet the Free Synagogue

  • First United Methodist Church

  • First Congregational Church

  • First Presbyterian Church

  • St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

  • Immanuel Lutheran Church

  • St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

  • Lake Street Church

Location: Multiple, rotating locations listed above

Available: October 23rd-May 20th

Learn more about Interfaith Action of Evanston

Daytime Services

The Hospitality Center

The Hospitality Center operated by Interfaith Action of Evanston is open to people experiencing homelessness.  All will be referred to Connections for the Homeless for an intake.

Location – St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1509 Ridge Ave

Hours – Monday through Friday from 7am to 11am

Winter Weekend Morning Shelter operated by Interfaith Action of Evanston is open to people experiencing homelessness.  All will be referred to Connections for the Homeless for an intake.

Location – Hilda’s Place, 1458 Chicago Avenue

Hours – Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 11am - October through May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Question: Where can I find a warm place to go to during the day?

    • Call the Hospitality Center at 847.869.0370

    • Stop by Hilda’s Place, 1458 Chicago Avenue

    • Call Connections Main Office at 847.475.7070

  • Question: Where can I get help if I need shelter?

    • Call the Hospitality Center at 847.869.0370

    • Stop by Hilda’s Place, 1458 Chicago Avenue

  • Question: Who can help me if I’m facing eviction or at risk of becoming homeless?

    • Call the Entry Point Call Center at 877-426-6515

      • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm

      • Tuesday: 8:30am to 7:00pm

  • Question: Where can I go if I don’t have enough food to eat?

    • Click here to find Evanston shelters and soup kitchens

Connections for the Homeless

If you are currently homeless, you can access services at Hilda’s Place (1458 Chicago Ave, Evanston) from 9:00am – 11:am and 12:00pm - 2:00pm*, Monday through Friday (*No afternoon sessions on Wednesdays).

The following services are available: Showers, Case Management, Bag Lunches, Clothing Closet, Laundry, Lockers, Food Pantry, Computer and Phone Access, and Haircuts.

If you have a physical handicap or are currently housed, you can access services at our Main Office (2121 Dewey Ave, Evanston) from 9:00am – 11:am and 12:00pm - 2:00pm*, Monday through Friday (*No afternoon sessions on Wednesdays). ​

The following services are available: Showers, Case Management, Bag Lunches, Clothing Closet, and Food Pantry.

Questions? Contact our Main Office at 847.475.7070 from 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.