Programs

Ravenswood Community Council’s Emergency CELL phone (Community Emergency Life Line) Program provides free 911-enabled cell phones to seniors and victims of domestic abuse throughout Chicago.

As part of our commitment to the Ravenswood community, Ravenswood Community Council administers Greater Ravenswood Special Service Area #31. This special district extends from Leavitt Street to Clark Street on Lawrence Avenue, from Ainslie Street to Montrose Avenue on Clark, from Clark to Seeley on Montrose, from Wilson Avenue to Argyle Street on Damen, from Hermitage to Damen on Wilson and from Addison to Lawrence on Ravenswood.

Through a grant from the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development, Ravenswood Community Council works with local chambers or commerce and the Alderman to ensure the continuing health of our business community. We achieve this by providing technical assistance to local businesses, linking business owners with resources they need to remain viable.

RCC's Housing Resource Center is a delegate agency of the City of Chicago Department of Housing. As a delegate agency, RCC provides our community with information on housing-related issues, problem solving, community events, workshops and housing fairs to assist low-moderate income homeowners.

The City of Chicago is offering an On-Premise Sign Amnesty Program, beginning on April 15, 2010, and running through October 15, 2010. The program is an opportunity for voluntary compliance to avoid the possibility of future citations. Businesses benefit by having certain City fees waived.