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Every weekday, each of our 78 clients, many of whom were moved from the rotating PADS shelter sites to individual accommodations, receive breakfast and lunch donated by our volunteers, and dinner from local caterers. On weekends, meals are provided by one local restaurant.
Several weeks ago, eight large cardboard boxes arrived at our Maywood office. Inside were more than 300 pairs of denim blue jeans from the North Riverside Mall Aéropostale store.
Today marks two weeks since we moved all clients staying in our 24/7 PADS Shelter at Oak Park Temple to individual accommodations. As you might imagine, it’s been challenging, but with ongoing help...
A lot has happened in our world, and for Housing Forward, since we last emailed. I wanted to send an update about what we are doing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the last three weeks, we have continued to work to ensure all our clients have the services and support they need. In addition, the health and well-being of our volunteers and staff are at the forefront of our thoughts and actions. Because this situation is continually evolving, I wanted to share an update through this video, filmed on Friday, March 27.
Housing Forward Response To COVID-19 (Coronavirus) As we monitor the rapidly changing COVID-19 issue, Housing Forward’s goal has been to provide uninterrupted shelter services, while safeguarding...
Over the past couple weeks, there has been a lot of news about the COVID-19 pandemic–both in our agency communications and in the local and national news. The seriousness of these times is clear. But there is also good news that comes out of this once-in-a-lifetime situation, so we want to share some bright spots!
Our office manager received a call recently from someone who wanted to make a donation but asked if it could be picked it up. When Sandi arrived, she was met by an overnight shift volunteer from the...
On March 17, Housing Forward centralized our PADS Emergency Shelter and Support Center operations at Oak Park Temple.
The Village of Oak Park COVID-19 Public Health Order requires residents to shelter in place Fri., March 20 through Fri., April 3. Our 24/7 emergency shelter is now located at Oak Park Temple and...
We appreciate each and every offer of help from community members and groups. Our most pressing needs are: Supplies We need the following things for our shelter and housed clients: Medical Gloves...
One of the rare bright spots over the past week is the incredible response of the community, reaching out and asking us how they can help. Thank you!
Clients being relocated from 24-hour-a-day shelter amid COVID-19 concerns Because of our concern for the health and safety of clients, volunteers and staff during the Coronavirus outbreak, we are...