Sheriff’s Housing Assistance Resource Program (SHARP)

Mission
To ensure delivery of quality services and care to the unhoused population of Cook County, Illinois. We provide hope to those who are in need and strive to reduce, and ultimately end, homelessness in our community. We advocate for a better quality of life for those experiencing homelessness by partnering with organizations and coalitions to empower individuals to achieve stability, self-sufficiency, strong self-worth, and live meaningful lives.​

Vision
Our vision is to provide a model to enable individuals experiencing homelessness to build and maintain healthy lives and relationships by providing physical, spiritual, and emotional support with personal accountability.

SHARP Core Values
Sincerity – Demonstrate genuine care and concern for all those we meet including clients, organizational partners, and the community.

Help – We promise to help, not harm and to give hope, not despair.

Accountability – We model accountability within our team and aim to enhance the accountability of others.

Respect – We treat other with respect no matter their gender, ethnicity, creed, religion, or sexual orientation.

Purpose – We believe that every person has their own purpose and are worthy of care, regardless of what their present circumstance looks like.

Philosophy of Care
SHARP utilizes internal and external connections to provide an array of resources such as food, water, clothing, toiletries, housing assistance, and general first aid supplies. SHARP also assists in referring individuals to individualized programs, including rehabilitative programs for substance abuse and mental health difficulties. SHARP’s motto is “Homelessness Creates Opportunities to Care”. SHARP is committed to aiding and supporting those in need using a caring and intentional approach.