We serve more than 3,400 people annually from 52 Chicagoland communities.
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Driven by our core values, we provides families with financial assistance to prevent homelessness, shelter people in crisis, house individuals and families, and organize our community through our direct advocacy efforts. We build supportive relationships with our participants that make is possible for us to prevent and end homelessness, one person at a time.
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Stories of Success: JordanMore than six years ago, “Jordan” and his mother were living in a shelter in the northwest suburbs. At the time, Jordan was a junior in high school and doing his best to maintain his grades and care for his mother. Jordan’s mother suffers from debilitating chronic health conditions, physical disabilities and mental health challenges that make it difficult for her to maintain a job, and therefore a steady income.
They were connected to our Supportive Housing program and they both continue to make tremendous progress toward achieving their goals. Jordan graduated from high school, completed an accelerated paralegal studies program at Robert Morris University Illinois and is currently pursuing his law degree at Loyola University. At the same time, he has maintained a part-time job as a dietary aid while also serving as the primary caregiver for his mother. His mother is better managing her health and building trusting social connections. Their continued resilience, ambition, and hope propels them forward and moves them beyond past trauma so that they can live and thrive in our community. |
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