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Tuesday, June 17
6-7pm Beth Emet the Free Synagogue Saturday, July 26
12-4pm at Twiggs Park 6-11pm at Double Clutch Brewery |
Milestone Celebration
A time for participants, staff, and supporters to come together to celebrate accomplishments of all those who interact with Connections. Block Party
In collaboration with Evanston's 5th Ward neighbors, Connections for the Homeless is hosting the fourth annual neighborhood Block Party which includes Family Fest, a day full of family-friendly activities and giveaways, as well as After Dark, an evening of live music, food, and craft beers. |
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Thursday, March 20
12-1:30pm The Woman's Club of Evanston Monday, January 20
9am - 11am Main Office / Hilda's Place Saturday, December 7
9a - 12p Lake Street Church Wednesday, November 20
5:30 - 8pm Unitarian Church of Evanston Saturday, November 9
10 - 1pm Lake Street Church |
INSPIRE
INSPIRE will mark its eighth year in 2025. While serving as a fundraiser for the organization, the event also promotes learning and advocacy around the topics of homelessness, affordable housing, and poverty. Day of Service and Donation Drive
Drop off donations to either Hilda's Place or our Main Office. Gift of Giving
Gift of Giving is our annual holiday gift drive that anonymously matches donors with participant wish lists. Donors purchase the items, wrap them as gifts, and then deliver them to Lake Street Church on December 7th. Milestone Celebration
A time for participants, staff, and supporters to come together to celebrate accomplishments of all those who interact with Connections. Winter Warmth
On Saturday, November 9th, we will be hosting Winter Warmth at Lake Street Church from 10am - 1pm. This will be an event to distribute winter coats, winter boots, and other cold weather gear to our participants. |
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Wednesday, October 16
5 - 6:30 pm Lake Street Church Tuesday, September 24
4 - 5:30 pm Lake Street Church Saturday, July 20Wednesday, May 22
First Congregational Church of Evanston Wednesday, April 17
Lake Street Church Thursday, March 14
The Woman's Club of Evanston 1702 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL Tuesday, February 13
Margarita Inn 1566 Oak Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 Wednesday, December 13th
Des Plaines Frisbie Center Saturday, December 9th
Lake Street Church |
40th Anniversary Celebration
Join us to celebrate 40 years of Connections!! Memorial Service
Join us as we honor and celebrate the lives of our Connections family members that have passed in the last year. Block Party
In collaboration with Evanston's 5th Ward neighbors, Connections for the Homeless is hosting the third annual neighborhood Block Party which includes Family Fest, a day full of family-friendly activities and giveaways, as well as After Dark, an evening of live music, food, and craft beers. Milestone Celebration
A time for participants, staff, and supporters to come together to celebrate accomplishments of all those who interact with Connections. Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
Join us for our second annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our wonderful community of volunteers. INSPIRE
INSPIRE will mark its seventh year in 2024 and will be returning after a 3.5-year COVID hiatus. While serving as a fundraiser for the organization, the event also promotes learning and advocacy around the topics of homelessness, affordable housing, and poverty. We Are All Inn - Finally!
Join us in celebrating the successful purchase of the Margarita Inn and a new era for Connections! This event will include tours of the Margarita, and a short program at 4:30 featuring the voices of residents, staff, elected officials , and community members to mark this achievement. Legislative Breakfast 2023
The Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County and their Northern Cook regional partners held a crucial dialogue on December 13 with local, state, and federal elected officials about recent accomplishments as well as ongoing work needed to address homelessness. Gift of Giving
Gift of Giving is our annual holiday gift drive that anonymously matches donors with participant wish lists. Donors purchase the items, wrap them as gifts, and then deliver them to Lake Street Church on December 9th. |
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Saturday, November 11th
10-1 PM Lake Street Church Wednesday, October 11
4:00 - 5:30 PM MacLeish Hall in Lake Street Church Saturday, July 29th
12-4 PM at Twiggs Park 6-11 PM at Double Clutch Brewing Monday, July 10th
2:30pm at Lake Street Church Monday, May 22
7 PM Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center 2100 Ridge Ave, Evanston |
Winter Warmth
On Saturday, November 11th, we will be hosting Winter Warmth at Lake Street Church from 10-1pm. This will be an event to distribute winter coats, winter boots, and other cold weather gear to participants. Memorial Service
Join us as we honor and celebrate the lives of our Connections family members that have passed in the last year. Block Party
In collaboration with Evanston's 5th Ward neighbors, Connections for the Homeless is hosting the second annual neighborhood Block Party which includes Family Fest, a day full of family-friendly activities and giveaways, as well as After Dark, an evening of live music, food, and craft beers. Tribute Event with Jan Schakowsky
Evanston’s longest serving shelter, Hilda’s Place, is being reimagined to better serve neighbors in need. Join us to thank Congresswoman Schakowsky for securing $2M in funding to support the effort. City Council Meeting
At City Council, it is expected that Connections’ special use permit will be voted on. We would love to have supporters in the room to speak during public comment and display their support. |
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Monday, May 8
7 PM Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center 2100 Ridge Ave, Evanston Wednesday, May 3rd
6-7 PM First Presbyterian Church of Evanston Livestream will be available |
City Council Meeting
At City Council, it is expected that Connections’ special use permit will be introduced. We would love to have supporters in the room to speak during public comment and display their support. Milestone Celebration and Reception
A time for participants, staff, and supporters to come together to celebrate accomplishments of all those who interact with Connections. |
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Saturday, April 22nd
12:30 PM Lake Street Church of Evanston Wednesday, April 19th
5:30-7 PM Lake Street Church of Evanston Tuesday, January 17th
6-7PM Beth Emet Friday, December 16th
Saturday, December 10th
9 AM-12 PM Lake Street Church |
Lunch and Learn with Kevin Nye
Lake Street Church and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church are excited to host a conversation about how the Evanston community can build solutions that work to actually end homelessness. We will hear from Kevin Nye, author of Grace Can Lead Us Home: The Christian Call to End Homelessness, Betty Bogg, CEO of Connections for the Homeless, and Sue Murphy, Executive Director of Interfaith Action Evanston. After the program, there will be Q & A and tours of Hilda’s Place. Attendees will receive lunch for $15, and there is also an option to attend without lunch. All proceeds benefit Connections for the Homeless. Volunteer Celebration
Calling all Connections Volunteers! Join us for a volunteer appreciation reception on Wednesday, April 19th from 5:30-7pm at Lake Street Church as we thank you for all you do to support our work. Milestone Celebration
A time for participants, staff, and supporters to come together to celebrate accomplishments of all those who interact with Connections. Holiday Party
Connections staff and board got together to celebrate the holidays this past Friday. Check out pictures of the baby photo contest, our white elephant exchange, and everyone's fun holiday sweaters! Gift of Giving
Gift of Giving is our annual holiday gift drive that anonymously matches donors with participant wish lists. Donors purchase the items, wrap them as gifts, and then deliver them to Lake Street Church on December 10, 2022. This year, there will also be cookie decorating to spread some holiday cheer with our drop-in participants! |
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Saturday, November 12th
12-4 PM Lake Street Church Wednesday, October 26
6 -7 PM Unitarian Church of Evanston Monday, October 3
4 - 5:30 PM William H. Twiggs Park Wednesday, September 21st
6 - 7:30 PM Unitarian Church of Evanston Saturday, July 23rd
12-4 PM/7-11 PM Foster Field/Double Clutch Brewery |
Winter Warmth
On Saturday, November 12th, we will be hosting Winter Warmth at Lake Street Church from 12-4pm. This will be an event to distribute winter coats, winter boots, and other cold weather gear to our participants. Milestone Celebration
A time for participants, staff, and supporters to come together to celebrate accomplishments of all those who interact with Connections. Community Memorial Service
Connections for the Homeless, in partnership with Family Promise and Interfaith Action of Evanston, invite you to join us as we honor the participants who have passed in the last year and renew our commitment to ending homelessness, one person at a time. Community Listening Session Report
We will share what we learned during the community listening sessions regarding operations at the Margarita Inn, and Councilmember Nieuwsma will share an update on the process of creating the Good Neighbor Agreement. Block Party
In collaboration with Evanston's 5th Ward neighbors, Connections for the Homeless hosted a neighborhood Block Party which included Family Fest, a day full of family-friendly activities and giveaways, as well as After Dark, an evening of live music, food, and craft beers. |
