Howard & Evanston Community Center

Howard & Evanston Community Center (HECC) is a nonprofit organization serving the Greater Rogers Park area and Evanston that was originally launched in 1967 as a food pantry and is now affiliated with Metropolitan Family Services as of 2023. Located at 7648 N. Paulina Street in Chicago, HECC provides comprehensive services including early childhood education, youth development, adult education, employment training, food assistance, domestic violence support, and health programs for all ages from birth to senior years. The organization has maintained a significant community presence for over five decades, operating as an employment resource center and providing life-sustaining services to low-income individuals and families seeking economic stability and independence.