You can be a part of ending homelessness in your 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.
Happening Now at Connections:
Read BCBSIL’s feature about our Health Program:
Connections’ health program is featured in this article from Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois.
Connections bill to help voucher holders access housing was defeated, but we're not giving up
Last week, the Illinois House failed to pass a bill originated by Connections for the Homeless that sought to close a loophole making it easier for people with housing subsidies to obtain a stable place to live.
HB 5394 (sponsored by Rep. Olickal) would have prevented landlords from using credit scores to turn down rental applicants with housing subsidies—a reliable source of income. statements, and rental history
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