"Have-A-Heart Gala raises $215,000 for Housing Forward" in the Chicago Tribune
"Q&A with Addison Osta Smith" in West Suburban Living
10-year-old River Forest resident and winner of Fox TV’s MasterChef Junior cooking competition, Addison Osta Smith, support Housing Forward.
Support House Bill 4955
Please call or email your state representative to let them know that we need their support for HB 4955 to effectively transition people out of homelessness.
2016 Empty Bowls Community Dinner
The Empty Bowls Community Dinner, benefiting Housing Forward, will take place on Friday, February 26th from 6 pm to 8 pm at OPRF High School.
2016 Have-a-Heart Gala Recap
With the 2016 Have-a-Heart Gala in the books, we'd like to thank everyone who attended, and all of the sponsors who made the event possible.
"State Budget Impasse Leaves Homeless Out in the Cold" in the Wednesday Journal
Illinois hasn't provided promised funding for shelter services, supportive housing.
"Young River Forest Chef Talks 'MasterChef Junior' Win, Culinary Dreams" in the Chicago Tribune
"Addison Osta Smith endured the ups and downs of reality competition for weeks and now that she's back home in River Forest, she wants to experience those twists and turns some more. With part of her $100,000 "MasterChef Junior" winnings, Addison plans to take her friends to a water park with roller coasters. A portion will go to Housing Forward, a Maywood-based organization that helps the homeless, a cause she said she feels strongly about. The rest of the money is earmarked for Addison to attend culinary school and college."
Hazel's Story
Hazel, a victim of domestic violence, was recently connected with safe, stable housing while she recovers from a chronic illness.