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trivia 2025

15th Annual Compete to Defeat Homelessness Trivia Night!

Date: September 11, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Location
Robert's Westside
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Hope for Homes
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Join Us for Hope for Homes Day of Giving

Posted June 17, 2025Agency News
On Thursday, July 17, Housing Forward will participate in Hope for Homes Day, a statewide day of giving led by La Casa Norte and recognized by Governor Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson, and Cook County...
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Volunteer Opportunities

Shelter Volunteers Needed 7/04 and 7/05

Posted July 1, 2025Volunteer Opportunities
With the 4th of July holiday approaching, Housing Forward will be extending the hours at our Emergency Overnight Shelter. The shelter (located in the former rectory of St. Catherine-St. Lucy Catholic...
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Lynda at Broadview Legacy Ribbon Cutting
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Housing Forward Braces for Impact of Potential Federal Cuts

Posted June 18, 2025In the News
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