Because No One Should Go Without Food, Medication, or Care Due to Financial Hardship

SHIELD provides emergency assistance for people facing financial barriers to basic health needs

Support the SHIELD Emergency Fund

how shield helps

Emergency food and grocery delivery
Assistance with medications and essential supplies
Financial support for transportation and equipment

Support is provided when financial hardship threatens access to care

How your donation helps

$25 helps cover a medication copay for essential prescriptions
$50 supports emergency grocery assistance for a household in need
$100 helps provide durable medical equipment such as walkers, safety supplies, or monitoring devices
$250 helps stabilize an individual or household during a health related crisis

Donate to Help Someone Today

Seniors, Veterans, and Disabled Health Initiative for Lifelong Development (SHIELD) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving vulnerable neighborhoods in the Chicagoland area

help protect health and dignity

Your support helps ensure that no one has to go without food, medication, or essential care due to financial hardship.

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Contact Us

Tinley Park, Il

SHIELD is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization.

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