You can be a part of ending homelessness
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.
Testifying for HB5394
Our very own Jori Kovarsky, Supervisor of Prevention Programs for Connections, travelled to Springfield this week along with our Director of Public Policy Christopher Martin to testify in support of HB 5493.
HB 5493, a new legislation put forth by Connections, would end the use of credit scores for rental applicants with vouchers. Jori spoke about the housing discrimination towards voucher-holders, testifying that 90% of Connections participants are denied at least one unit based on credit score, even when they have guaranteed rent!
The bill passed out of the House Immigration and Human Rights Committee, and has a few more hurdles to get through before it goes to the House floor for a full vote. Thank you to everyone who submitted a witness slip to support this bill! We'll keep you updated as the process moves forward.
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