You can be a part of ending homelessness
in this community.
Connections for the Homeless serves as a safety net for neighbors who need support to maintain safe, stable housing in Evanston and northern Cook County.
Make a gift that supports your community.
Your financial contributions and in-kind donations have an immediate impact on neighbors in need. Our effectiveness depends on support from people like you who want to make a difference.
Volunteer your time for good
More than 1,600 volunteers advance our mission each year by cooking meals, sorting donations, and building community with residents. Learn more about how positive and enduring change can start with a sandwich.
Use your voice to make a difference
Advocates and allies advance our mission by supporting policies that will expand housing opportunities for all. We take the idea of housing as a human right and advocate for it at the local, state, and federal levels.
Find a job you’re passionate about
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work at Connections for the Homeless? Join our growing team of caring and committed staff working with the community to end homelessness, one person at a time.
At Connections, mental health matters.
Five years ago, Monica moved from Alabama full of hope that a new relationship in a new home would be the start of a brighter future. Instead of a new beginning, she soon found herself fleeing domestic violence. The fear and uncertainty pushed her mental health to the breaking point.
Unfortunately, Monica’s story is all too common. People experiencing homelessness are three times more likely to suffer from depression than the general population.
Monica, Connections participant
Ernie, Behavioral Health Specialist at Connections
That’s why Connections for the Homeless has two full-time behavioral health specialists providing crisis counseling, one-on-one therapy, medication management, group therapy, and links to other community mental health resources to help people get back on their feet.
Monica knew she needed help and contacted us. Behavioral health specialist Ernie Calderon was there to help her take her first steps toward stability. She’s now working at a job she loves and renewing the lease for her current apartment.
“If I had to do this all over again, Connections would still be my go-to,” said Monica. “The staff at the Margarita Inn saved my life.”
Please consider making a gift so we can continue to provide the type of counseling, support, and encouragement that gave Monica the strength to build a new life.
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“I see this place as a beacon of hope and a shining light on the community.”
— Joshua Krawczyk, Former Participant and Evanston Resident
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