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ACT NOW: Protect HUD and Funding for Homelessness Programs

Posted May 6, 2025Agency News
ACT NOW: Protect HUD and Funding for Homelessness Programs
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May 2025 Meals Needed
Volunteer Opportunities

Help Us Feed Our Neighbors in Need: Urgent Call for Meal Providers

Posted May 2, 2025Volunteer Opportunities
Every day, thanks to the dedication of volunteers and the generosity of our supporters, Housing Forward provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner to guests of our Interim Housing program (211 S. Oak Park...
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Building Healthier Communities Project Launches Advertising Campaign

Posted April 24, 2025What's New
Since early 2024, Housing Forward, Live4Lali, and Loyola’s Street Medicine team have partnered on a project aimed at reducing the negative physical and mental health outcomes associated with opioid...
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