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...
On Tuesday, May 20 we hosted our first community series event, The State of Homelessness: Exploring a Shifting Policy Landscape at the Berwyn Public Library. The panel, hosted by our very own Lynda...
Housing Forward has engaged in a partnership with the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University. As a part of their MBA program, a Kellogg fellow joins the Housing Forward board of...
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...
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...
Every year presents new challenges and new opportunities for Housing Forward, and 2024 was no different. We are driven each day by our commitment to seeing the unsheltered housed and ensuring that...
Recent discussions surrounding the Make REAL, Not Spare Change campaign have raised questions about Housing Forward’s involvement and stance. Housing Forward’s mission is to transition people from...
With temperatures dropping, it's important to ensure everyone has access to warmth and safety. The Village of Oak Park's Warming Center will be open 24 per day at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church...
On January 29th, broadcast journalist Kristin Gourlay joined the Housing Forward team for the annual PIT Count. This annual count is a nationwide effort to track the number of people experiencing...
