Church Announcements

1. Vaccinating as many people as possible is the only way to end this pandemic. Without a vaccine, the pandemic could go on for two to three more years or longer.

2.  We expect everyone who wants a vaccine will be able to get one in the next few months as large quantities become available. 

3. Following CDC guidelines, we’re vaccinating our patients who are 65 and older, prioritizing those at highest risk based on heath conditions and those who live in areas disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. As vaccine supplies become available in the weeks and months ahead, we’ll reach out directly to patients 65 and older with an email, phone call or text message when it’s their turn to schedule. 

4. The benefit of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine far outweighs the risk. 

5. Trials showed the Pfizer vaccine was 95% effective in preventing COVID-19 and the Moderna vaccine was 94% effective. There were no serious safety concerns reported with either.

6.  Many people who receive the vaccine report side effects including pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain and fever. These side effects often indicate a person’s immune system is responding properly to the vaccine. 

7. The Pfizer vaccine is administered in two doses given no less than 21 days apart. The Moderna vaccine is administered in two doses given no less than 28 days apart. It’s important to get both doses to ensure full protection. And you must get two doses of the same vaccine – you can’t get one of each.

8.  Even after receiving the vaccine, everyone needs to wear masks, practice social distancing and wash their hands. It’ll take time to immunize enough of the population to stop the virus from spreading, so we’ll need to continue these safe practices for some time.

9.  Our top priority is to administer the vaccine safely and equitably.

10.  Our Safe Care Promise provides additional measures at all of our locations to protect you and our team members. In person or online, we’re here for you.

Provided by: Advocate Aurora Health  www.advocateaurorahealth.org

Homeless Shelter Services: For Placement Call: 312-281-7213, 312-281-7610

•     Call 311 # Non-Emergency and ask for shelter assistance.

•     In addition you can go to the nearest hospital or police station and ask for shelter assistance for individuals or families.

Senior Housing – 312-655-7440

Affordable Rental Housing Resources: 877-428-8844

Rental Assistance: Call 311 non-emergency number and ask for Short Term Help.

Suburban Rental Assistance: Call 877-426-6515

Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Hotline #:  855-533-7411

Food Assistance:

Food Pantry Hotline #: 312-655-7700 or 773-725-1100

Food Delivery:

Senior Food Box: 312-746-4016

Homebound

Call 311 to request emergency food.

Disabled Food Delivery:

Contact the Mayor’s Office of Peoples with Disabilities at 312-746-5773 to home delivered meals as needed.

SNAP / LINK Benefits Hotline:  773-843-5416 or Suburban # 800-843-6154

Need of food 773 843 5416 - 800 843 6154

Counseling Services: 800 950 6264

Seniors: 800 252 8966

Suburban Seniors: 708 383 0258

Counseling Services: 1-800-950-6264 or 312-655-7725

Illinois Department on Aging Helpline: 1-800-252-8966

Home Care Services:  Call 312-744-4016

Suburban Seniors: Age Options for Social Services at 708-383-0258

DFSS – Has a Senior Program called “The Heavy Duty Chore Program Telephone # is 312-744-4016.

Utilities

ComED has set aside 18 million dollars for payment assistance programs

ComED customers, Contact:  # 312-744-4426

Peoples Gas has set aside 12 million dollars for utility assistance:

People Gas Customers Contact:  # 866-556-6001

North Shore Gas #: 866 556- 6004

CEDA can be contacted at 1-800-571-2332 for low income home energy assistance program.

Emergency Heating Repair:  Contact: 311

It is a grant program available to Chicago eligible home owners for service repair or replacement of their furnace or boiler heating