For many of our clients, everything they own must travel with them including their identification, important paperwork, clothing, etc. This year, Roosevelt Middle School in River Forest District 90 Schools coordinated a backpack drive with the help of parents, Julie Moller and Ann Vogel. Their efforts and donation is so appreciated by our clients. It's hard to overstate how much easier it is to wear a backpack through our unpredictable weather instead of carrying all of your belongings in less sturdier bags.
Recent discussions surrounding the Make REAL, Not Spare Change campaign have raised questions about Housing Forward’s involvement and stance. Housing Forward’s mission is to transition people from...
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...
On January 29th, broadcast journalist Kristin Gourlay joined the Housing Forward team for the annual PIT Count. This annual count is a nationwide effort to track the number of people experiencing...
