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Celebrate the holiday season by singing along to one of music’s all-time classic choral pieces - George Frideric Handel’s Messiah! Sing Along Messiah An Oratorio by G.F. Handel First United Methodist...

For several years, The Children’s School family has given generously to Housing Forward by packing hundreds of lunches for our clients. They do this because a large part of the school’s philosophy...

Not long after putting out a call on social media for face mask donations, we received a delivery of 1,000 cotton masks from Ruggable.

This past weekend, Hidden Valley Ranch and Gino’s East of Wheaton and Gino’s East of South Barrington partnered to respond to the needs of people who have been deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan came together when Sarah Dolan, a member of the Housing Forward Board of Directors, connected the Maywood nonprofit agency with offers of help from the makers of Hidden Valley Ranch, and two Gino’s East franchises.

Etta Martin is serving her second year as a Senior Corps member with Housing Forward. She is enthusiastic in her praise of the organization and remains committed to serving its mission to transition people from housing crisis to housing stability.

Please plan to attend a special screening of “The Public,” at 7pm on Wednesday January 22nd at Classic Cinema's Lake Theatre.

Tony Martinez, President and CEO of the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation, delivered a check recently in the amount of $10,000.

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in the community? Do you want to gain new skills and experiences? Are you passionate about empowering in your community?

Veronica Ciobotaru encountered something new to her when she first opened her Oak Park restaurant—panhandlers.

Please join us for a party in your honor on Thursday, May 23rd, 6-8pm at St. Giles Catholic Parish, Gleeson Center in Oak Park. RSVP at the link below or by contacting us at volunteers@housingforward.org or 708.338.1724. See you there!

According to Christopher J. Parker, “People today are more involved in building relationships with their banks and are looking for the best banking experience.” Read more about Parker and The Proviso Community Bank of Wintrust is giving back to the community in which they do business.

We are proud to spotlight the Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation as one of the Pillar Sponsors of our 21st Annual Have-a-Heart Gala.