35th Anniversary Benefit at Millennium Park Rooftop Terrace on September 8th
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On September 8th, over 250 supporters gathered to celebrate HOW's astounding impact over the past 35 years.
Sponsors
like Urban Innovations and Waterton led the way to helping raise over $150,000, while State's Attorney Kimberly Foxx gave a powerful speech about the importance of affordable housing and creating a network of support.
With a focus on story-telling and gratitude, the benefit honored Cathy St. Clair, Karen Singer, and Patricia Crowley, three of HOW's founders who started the organization back in 1983. Throughout the evening guests were able to see HOW's impact firsthand through a series of videos featuring Candy, Maxica, and Angel, three spectacular clients who worked with HOW to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness for themselves and their families.
The evening's program also included a cocktail reception, seated dinner, exciting live auction and paddle raise!
Check out photos here.
We want to sincerely thank all our sponsors, supporters, and attendees for your generosity and presence; it is because of you that we are able to provide innovative solutions to prevent and address homelessness for thousands of individuals each year.
Didn't make it? Don't worry, you can still make a contribution
here
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Looking for an exciting night on the town? Come out to the
third annual ProHOWbition
at Untitled Supper Club
tomorrow Wednesday October 24th
at 6pm. This thrilling casino night hosted by Baird & Warner will include delicious food, craft cocktails, a silent-auction, and
casino gaming tables
. All proceeds for the event will go to HOW, so bring your friends and get ready for a fun-filled evening!
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Holiday Wish
Let the holiday season begin by signing up to participate in HOW's Holiday Wish program. Donors are able to share the holiday spirit by purchasing gifts for families or an individual. Learn more about HOW's Holiday Wish program including where to sign-up
here
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Jacket and Coat Drive
From October 15th to November 30th HOW is partnering with five Wintrust Banks across Chicago to collect new and gently-used coats, hats, gloves, and scarves. See if
your local branch
is taking donations, or contact
HOW
directly to make a donation.
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This July HOW opened a satellite office in the Englewood neighborhood to accommodate the needs of our growing client base on the South Side, where over 50% of our clients now reside. Seeing the need to dramatically increase offerings beyond in home case management visits, the new South Side office provides clients with increased access to HOW’s essential services. The new location includes varied meeting spaces for clients, a fully operational computer lab, trauma-informed youth programming, direct access to
Heartland Health Alliance
located in the same building, and additional family-centric supportive services. The South Side office is located at
400 W 76th St.
with ten permanent HOW employees onsite.
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HOW currently manages nearly 500 apartments within Chicago, and is excited to be expanding into Evanston next year. Construction is currently under way, and once complete the new building will offer 16 one- and two-bedroom apartments of affordable housing. The building is expected to be complete and fully occupied by the middle of 2019.
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Empowering women, children and families to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness.
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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.
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HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN
1607 W Howard St. - Third Floor - Chicago, IL 60626
773-465-5770 | www.how-inc.org
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