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In the News

Five years since COVID, how Chicago works to improve the health of the city

Posted March 24, 2025In the News
Chicago has the largest life expectancy gap in the country. As threats to federal funding loom, health experts hope they can still shrink that gap.
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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers Needed for the 2025 Good Life Race

Posted March 21, 2025Volunteer Opportunities
Housing Forward is one of the Charity Partners for the 2025 Good Life Race held Sunday, April 6 2025. Pre-race and Race day volunteers are needed!
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Agency News

Emergency Warming Center Activated - New Location

Posted February 17, 2025Agency News
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...
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