Causes: Homeless & Housing, Homeless Centers, Homeless Shelters, Housing & Shelter, Human Services

Mission: Our mission is to transition people from housing crisis to housing stability. We offer a full range of programs and services that are 1) participant-centered, 2) integrated, 3) modeled using best practices and 4) designed to reduce the length of time and impact of trauma associated with homelessness and housing instability.

Results: In just one year, our Interim Housing Program has served 140 people, and 70% of those who moved on have found permanent housing. We provided over 120 House-to-Home kits to furnish new apartments. In 2019, we impacted the lives of over 2,018 clients. Our services have only grown throughout the pandemic.

Target demographics: those who are experiencing housing instability

Direct beneficiaries per year: 1,935 persons served and 428 obtained housing

Geographic areas served: West Suburban Cook County, Illinois

Programs: Outreach and Engagement, Support Center, Short Term Stability Services, Transitional Summer Shelter, Emergency Weather Shelter, Medical Clinic, Legal Clinic, Employment Readiness, Supportive Housing and Transitional Housing