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...
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...
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...
For twenty-two years, Housing Forward supporters have gathered at the Have-a-Heart Gala to celebrate community and raise funds. This year's event, taking place on Saturday, February 29, 2020, is the first to be hosted at the Aon Grandballroom on Navy Pier.
Our current team of AmeriCorps members joined State Representative La Shawn K. Ford, (D-Chicago) and several other service groups, for his 14th Annual Family HEALTH CHALLENGE honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
