As we monitor the ongoing COVID-19 issue, Housing Forward’s goal has been to provide services, while safeguarding the health and welfare of our clients, volunteers and staff. We added a COVID-19 Response webpage as a centralized source of information about our response to COVID-19.

Our biggest fundraising event of the year is less than 2 months away. Join us Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Aon Grand Ballroom on Navy Pie with our special guest host Jim O'Heir.

Check out our Annual Report, an overview of how we're “DOING WHAT IT TAKES” to end homelessness in west suburban Cook County.

On Thursday, June 6th, Housing Forward will host a new version of our successful Progressive Dinner, now called Feast For Good. Formerly in Oak Park, the Progressive Dinner is a chance for guests to enjoy a wonderful meal at three different restaurants. This year, we are moving to a new neighborhood, Forest Park, to experience the diverse collection of restaurants along Madison Street. with three different paths to choose from, this event will greatly beneift the clients we serve and help in our mission to end homelessness.

We seek candidates who are interested in ending homelessness in suburban Cook County, and who understand the important role of the Board in sustaining nonprofit organizations. We are committed to...

During the month of November, every Giving Bag sold at the Fresh Thyme located at: 7501 North Ave., River Forest will generate an automatic $1 donation to support PADS Shelter, unless otherwise...

Governor Rauner has declared today, October 17, 2018 National Service Opening Day. Almost 1,000 Illinoisans will pledge their continuing commitment to helping their communities at the 24th Annual...

In late September, Alexis Singleton, a Housing Forward Rapid Rehousing case manager, was the first from our agency to visit the west side Chicago Furniture Bank. She brought her client Cordello, who is about to move into his new apartment.

This is your chance to visit with actual Housing Forward staff members at this week's non-profit partner booth this Thursday, Aug. 16th on Marion Street in Oak Park from 5:00-9:00. The music is FREE...

Our Summer Transitional Shelter program is well underway and we are in need of meal providers. Please consider signing up to provide or prepare a meal. The Summer Transitional Shelter program is an opportunity for individuals and families experiencing homelessness to continue to benefit from the aid of Housing Forward case workers and other services throughout the summer months. To get more information please contact Tonisha Daniel at tdaniel@housingforward.org.

We are just a few weeks away from our Re-Open Open House. Please join us as we officially unveil the renewed Support Center and Housing Forward Headquarters in Maywood. Thursday June 21st, from 4pm -...

After months of waiting and patiently watching the re-construction progress at our headquarters in Maywood, we are ready to announce a grand re-opening date. Please join us on June 21st from 4pm - 6pm...