Energy Assistance
Assistance for income eligible households with their heating and cooling energy costs through LIHEAP, ComEd Residential Special Hardship, and Peoples Gas Share the Warmth grants.
Home Weatherization
Long-term home repair solutions to reduce energy costs and make homes more energy efficient.
Family Support and Community Engagement
Through case management and a range of services, our program helps stabilize and support Suburban Cook County families and individuals on a path to self-sufficiency.
Women, Infants & Children
Food, education and support for pregnant, breastfeeding and post-partum women, infants, and children under age five.
Housing Services
Comprehensive housing counseling services providing information, education and advice to homebuyers, homeowners, renters and the homeless.
Our Blog
Meet Allan! Allan has recently received our assistance from our weatherization program! CEDA staff visited Allan in his home after all of the work was done to discuss the program, how he learned it about it and the ways it has helped him since. Watch this short video from the...
The unique effects of the famous Chicago Fire and it’s formerly stated “fire limits’ are what drove out the city’s first wave of working-class homeowners to what we now refer to as the suburbs. One of the oldest suburbs west of the city is the Town of Cicero, IL. The...
In August, we welcomed our new Chief Development Officer, Erin Dowland Kabwe. She has devoted her entire career to service with almost 20 years of diverse, global experience in fundraising and community development. Her journey to CEDA began many years ago and is lit by amazing achievements along the way....