Join us in ending homelessness!

Rent to tenants through Connections for the Homeless.

Services Provided

Rental Subsidies

We provide one-time, short-term, or long-term subsidies to households we refer to you.

Tenant Readiness

We provide resources for tenants to learn about lease responsibilities, communication, and budgeting— making them better renters.

Wraparound Services and Case Management

If issues arise, our staff responds quickly to mediate and find solutions.

Benefits to Landlords

  • Guaranteed rent through subsidies or vouchers paid on time and in full

  • Ongoing tenant case management and landlord support

  • Streamlined tenant referral process and help filling your vacancies quickly

  • You get to help with ending someone’s homelessness by providing opportunities for housing security

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Don’t just take it from us...

Hear what it’s like to work with Connections from other landlords!

Robin Rue Simmons, Evanston Landlord

“As a lifelong Evanstonian and owner-occupied landlord, providing quality affordable housing for my neighbors is my way of preserving our diversity and keeping lifelong families in town.

Partnering with Connections as a landlord has helped me with my commitment to provide housing for young adults who might otherwise be unhoused.”

Landlord Engagement Taskforce

Connections’ Landlord Engagement Taskforce works to strengthen relationships with housing providers by sharing resources and fostering collaboration so together, we can prevent housing insecurity in our communities.

We can’t do this without partnerships with landlords like YOU.

Events for Housing Providers

We host regular collaborative events to build trust, transparency, and collaboration between landlords, tenants, and housing professionals.

These events focus on building stronger relationships with housing providers, educating attendees on relevant topics, developing new partnerships, and providing space to ask questions and share feedback.

Questions?

Contact Jen Feuer-Crystal, Senior Director of Housing and Youth Programs by emailing jfeuer@connect2home.org or calling (847) 475-7070 x130

Evanston Landlord

“As a lifelong Evanstonian and owner-occupied landlord, providing quality affordable housing for my neighbors is my way of preserving our diversity and keeping lifelong families in town.

Partnering with Connections as a landlord has helped me with my commitment to provide housing for young adults who might otherwise be unhoused.”

Robin Rue Simmons

Bridget Johnson

Evanston Real Estate Agent

“As a real estate agent serving tenants, Housing Choice Voucher recipients, landlords, and families in our community, my experience with the Landlord Taskforce has been eye-opening, motivating and inspiring.  

After attending my first meeting, I was completely sold on the mission. The passion, devotion, and commitment in that room made it clear that this taskforce is not just talking about solutions — they are actively working to create them.

Through this taskforce, I have seen firsthand the importance of bridging the gap between landlords and the resources available to help prevent homelessness. Many landlords want to be part of the solution, but they need education, support, and clear connections to the right tools. This taskforce helps make those connections possible.

Thank you again for the opportunity to share my experience and for the work you all continue to do in our community.”