If I’ve learned anything over my past 25 years leading Housing Forward, it’s that working to end homelessness requires community buy-in, adaptability, and intentionality. As we’ve evolved as an...
Housing Forward, which works to end homelessness, and Sarah’s Inn, a comprehensive domestic violence agency, are coming together to form Safe Bridge Housing, a housing program designed for families...
On February 6, the Village of Oak Park Board voted to award Housing Forward funding totaling $1 million which will be used to update and improve the former Write Inn hotel, located at 211 N. Oak Park...
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...
The Village of Oak Park is leading an effort to provide shelter for dozens of asylum-seeking migrants who were brought to Oak Park from Chicago’s west side when temperatures fell below freezing on...
Maria is a volunteer for our Women’s Better Clothing room at the Economy Shop. Outside of her full-time job, baking, reading, and time spent with family and friends, she has always done some form of...
The Women's Better Clothes Room at The Economy Shop in Oak Park is going to have a new look the next time you see it! Tina Black, a volunteer, recently gave the room a much-needed facelift, and we...
In late April, Housing Forward reached an exciting organizational milestone — we broke ground on a new construction project which will create 16 units of permanent supportive housing to serve...
For over 20 years, BOMA/Suburban Chicago has chosen a Charity of the Year to support a local, suburban Chicago-focused organization. This year, Housing Forward was chosen! The goal of “Charity of the...
Ticket sales are still open for our 2023 Compete to Defeat Homelessness Trivia Night! Gather your team of 6 for a competition you'll remember. Our Compete to Defeat Homelessness Trivia Night is taking...
We are honored to be presenting three awards to three amazing partners – The Village of Broadview, Senator Don Harmon of the 13th District, and St. Catherine of Siena – St. Lucy and St. Giles Parish...
On Monday, April 24, Housing Forward broke ground on a new Permanent Supportive Housing development which will create 16 units of housing to serve individuals and families who are homeless or at risk...
