Last year, HOW broke ground on a 16-unit apartment building in Evanston. With move-ins set for later this year, the project is slated to finish on time, and on budget. The new building is HOW's first suburban location and is ideal for clients, with important resources including public transit, a grocery store, neighborhood schools, and a health clinic all within walking distance. HOW will be celebrating the opening of the new building and expansion into Evanston with an event at the Halim Time and Glass Museum on April 27th. More details will be coming soon!
SAVE THE DATE
for HOW's Welcome Home to Evanston Benefit
Halim Time and Glass Museum - 1560 Oak Ave. Evanston, IL 60201
APRIL 27, 2019
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Personal Hygiene Drive
It doesn't take a lot to make a big difference. HOW's annual Personal Hygiene Drive will be running the entire month of February. All donations will go directly to clients, helping them look and feel their best throughout the year. Donations will be accepted at HOW's North and South offices, or you can place an order online. To learn what items are needed and find further instructions, click here.
Point in Time Count
The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) will be conducting its annualPoint-In-Time Homeless Count tonight to obtain a “snapshot” of Chicago’s homeless population. This data is used to determine federal funding, for service and resource planning, and to raise public awareness about homelessness. To learn more about the Point-In-Time Count and see last year's results clickhere.
Affordable Housing in Crisis from the Government Shutdown
With the government still shutdown, some affordable housing programs and the people they serve are at the risk of losing funding (some have already had funds halted!). Join HOW in advocating to help keep the most vulnerable members of our community stably housed by calling yourlegislators to let them know affordable housing funding is a priorityfor the people of Chicago.
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Thank You For Making the Holiday Season Bright!
To all of our in-kind donors and volunteers who showed their support for HOW clients.
Because of your generosity:
256 clients received gifts as a part of HOW's Holiday Wish Program
245 clients and their children received new winter coats
Over 100 HOW clients and their children attended one of two spectacular holiday parties.
Empowering women, children and families to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness.
Since 1983, HOW has been a leader in permanent solutions to homelessness. Through prevention strategies; expanded, affordable, supportive housing; and individualized support services we have helped thousands take back their lives.
