Join Us for Hope for Homes Day of Giving

On Thursday, July 17, Housing Forward will participate in Hope for Homes Day, a statewide day of giving led by La Casa Norte and recognized by Governor Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson, and Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle. This fundraising day brings together nonprofits across Illinois to take meaningful action toward ending homelessness and promoting housing justice.

Our goal this year is to raise $30,000 to support the opening of our new Emergency Overnight Shelter, a critical step in expanding our services to meet increasing demand.

With the generous support of the Village of Oak Park and Cook County, Housing Forward will be able to host up to 40 individuals each night in this new space, located at 112 S. Humphrey in Oak Park.  

In the weeks leading up to Hope for Homes Day, we’ll be sharing updates on construction, interviews with our staff, and ways you can get involved, including volunteer opportunities. 

Volunteer Opportunities

We’re excited to share that our new shelter location brings with it even more ways for volunteers to get involved. Just like at our current site, we continue to depend on the incredible generosity of donors and volunteers to provide three meals a day for our shelter guests.

One of the most exciting upgrades at the new location is a fully equipped professional kitchen. This will allow volunteer groups to prep and pack meals right on site. We’ve also added a spacious dining area where guests can gather and share meals in a welcoming, community-focused setting.

In addition to meal prep, we’re looking for dedicated evening and breakfast hosts to help maintain the dining space and support the Housing Forward staff in creating a comfortable experience for our guests.

We’re truly grateful to the many groups who have already reached out about supporting this new chapter. That said, we still have a strong need for meal providers at our 211 and current shelter locations. If you're interested in lending a hand, click here to sign up!

Give to Housing Forward on Hope for Homes Day