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...
When a Housing Forward client gets the keys to their new home, they’re often moving in with nothing but the clothes on their back. So far this year, 96 people have transitioned from homelessness into...
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...
When the COVID-19 crisis forced the suspension of our regular PADS emergency shelter schedule, Oak Parker Michelle Afenya, who is affiliated with Calvary Memorial Church, missed her site captain duties and wanted to continue helping Housing Forward in some way.
Today marks two weeks since we moved all clients staying in our 24/7 PADS Shelter at Oak Park Temple to individual accommodations. As you might imagine, it’s been challenging, but with ongoing help...
Warmer weather brings changes and beginning May 28th Summer Transitional Shelter begins. The summer shelter program operates from mid May to late August, seven days a week, at seven sites and is...
Somewhere in this community, before each new regular shelter season begins, a variety of unassuming people file into a room, pick up a folder and sit down. At first glance they have the familiar faces...
EMERGENCY SHELTER Emergency Shelter is in need of meal providers to provide breakfast, lunch or dinner on a monthly basis. Click HERE to view open meal slots. PADS shelter is in need of additional...
