We believe in a bold, comprehensive approach to prevent homelessness whenever possible, respond to housing crisis, and work to stabilize those facing homelessness with permanent housing.

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Our service area is west suburban Cook County. We offer a coordinated response that allows people experiencing a housing crisis to quickly resolve their  situation.

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Harriet Hawkins, 2021 Illinoisan Hall of Fame Inductee
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Housing Forward Volunteer Inducted into the Illinoisan Hall of Fame

Posted December 2, 2021In the News
Oak Park resident Harriet Hawkins was recently inducted into the Illinoisan Hall of Fame. As a nurse of over 50 years, Harriet is recognized as an expert in the field of pediatric nursing and a...
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Housing Forward WGN
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Housing Forward Featured on WGN News at Nine

Posted October 28, 2021In the News
WGN9 profiled Housing Oak Park's, Charice Phillips and explored how Housing Forward helped her rebound from the brink of homelessness.
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Housing Forward's Medical Respite Center Highlighted in Cook County Press Conference
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Housing Forward's Medical Respite Center Highlighted in Cook County Press Conference

Posted September 7, 2021In the News
On Wednesday, September 1st, Cook County Health and Housing Forward hosted a press conference to present our Medical Respite Center in Oak Park. Speakers included Toni Preckwickle, Cook County board...
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