Our impact
When a neighbor is kidnapped, the bills don't stop. We make sure the family does not face it alone.
Since January 2024, Sanctuary Evanston has helped families keep their homes, their lights, and their dignity, while the community watches out for one another.
By the numbers
350+ families supported
$100K+ paid directly to landlords, utility companies, lawyers and repair shops
50+ months of rent covered
1K+ neighbors trained as rapid responders and volunteers
1K+ rides to school, work and appointments
20 emergency campaigns for families with a detained loved one
What we do
Detention
Support
We raise emergency funds for a lawyer, a bond and up to three months of housing when a loved one is detained.
Housing
We pay rent, deposits and utility bills directly so families can stay in their homes.
Train & Educate
We train neighbors to know their rights and show up for one another.
Case Support
We connect families to wraparound services through trusted local partners.
Behind every number is a neighbor who didn't face it alone
Behind each figure is a family that kept its home, a parent who got to work, or a loved one who had a lawyer. These are the results of neighbors giving what they can and showing up for one another.
Help Your Neighbor
