We transitioned so many people into our Open Door Housing program in the 10 months since we launched it, we anticipate reaching capacity (83 people in 65 apartments) by the end of next year - a full six months ahead of plan.
Twenty-eight very vulnerable people who were homeless and had a disabling condition moved from the streets and shelter into apartments in the first two months of this summer. That’s 28 men, women and children who now can focus on stability instead of survival, and 28 pads in the emergency shelter that are available to people who have just lost their homes.
Housing Forward was featured in Greater Chicago Legal Clinic’s “Speaking of Justice” podcast. The Greater Chicago Legal Clinic has been an amazing partner for our Homelessness Advice and...
Housing Forward has exciting news! The next step in our response to the COVID-19 crisis is to move clients from hotels to permanent homes. We believe that no one sheltered temporarily due to the pandemic should return to the street.
