The Boulevard of Chicago

07/22/2026

Healing is rarely a journey taken alone. 💚

At The Boulevard of Chicago, we believe recovery is about more than medical care. It's about restoring dignity, building trust, creating community, and helping people move toward a healthier, more stable future.

Every day, our residents, staff, volunteers, and partners remind us that healing happens when people come together with compassion and purpose. Thank you for helping make these stories possible.

Thank you to Motion Source for their hard work on this year's mission video that can be viewed below or at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCbFbEFMMH0

07/20/2026

At the end of June, The Boulevard of Chicago kicked off our new strategic plan, "Expanding Medical Respite, Strengthening Systems" with a staff celebration!

The morning was filled with a delicious breakfast, team-building games, giveaways, and time to connect as we looked ahead to the future of our organization. The celebration then wrapped up with a surprise when two staff members presented our CEO with a certificate of appreciation signed by the staff. Together, we celebrated the incredible team that makes our mission possible and the exciting work ahead as we continue expanding access to compassionate, holistic care for one of Chicago's most vulnerable populations.

Here's to building an even stronger future together! 🌱

Interested in joining us on our journey? Head to https://blvd.org/volunteer today to get started.

07/16/2026

At the beginning of June members of The Boulevard of Chicago's leadership team traveled to Florida for the 2026 National Health Care for the Homeless Conference & Policy Symposium, where they presented on Optimizing Operations and Funding to Maximize Impact and Sustainability for Medical Respite Programs.

The conference also marked a special achievement for Dr. Sabina Wong, Clinic Coordinator of the PCC Community Wellness Center Clinic at The Boulevard, who was honored with the 2026 Karen Rotondo Award for Outstanding Service in recognition of her compassionate leadership and dedication to serving individuals experiencing homelessness.

Thank you to the National Health Care for the Homeless Council for hosting another outstanding conference and creating opportunities to learn, collaborate, and strengthen our collective impact.

Learn more about The Boulevard and the impact we're making every day at blvd.org

06/30/2026

Earlier this month, residents and staff at The Boulevard of Chicago came together to celebrate Juneteenth with an afternoon of delicious food, games, music, and community. ❤️💛💚

As we honored this important day in our nation's history, we also celebrated the strength, resilience, and rich contributions of Black communities. Moments like these create opportunities to build a sense of community that is so important to healing.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration so meaningful!

06/26/2026

Fresh cuts, good food, and great company! 💈💚

Last month, The Boulevard of Chicago welcomed local barber Blendzz by Junior to our medical respite facility for a special day of barber services, conversation, and community. Residents enjoyed fresh haircuts while our kitchen team fired up the grill on the patio, creating a fun and welcoming atmosphere for everyone.

Thank you to Blendzz by Junior for sharing his time and talent with our residents!

06/25/2026

Big thanks to our video production partner Motion Source! Watch our latest mission video at the link below!

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06/12/2026

Last week, The Boulevard of Chicago welcomed community members, partners, supporters, volunteers, and advocates to our 2026 Annual Luncheon: Stronger Together, Building Systems That Heal.

Guests heard inspiring remarks from keynote speaker Bobby Watts, enjoyed a program led by emcee Evrod Cassimy, and joined us in celebrating our two incredible award honorees for their outstanding contributions to our community.

One of the most powerful moments of the afternoon was a video featuring Boulevard residents and staff, highlighting the impact of medical respite care, housing support, and the healing power of community. (Watch it at the link below!) Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we also exceeded our $50,000 paddle raise goal, raising more than $60,000 during the event alone! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, sponsored, volunteered, and helped make this event such a success. We are stronger together.

Couldn't attend but still want to support our work? Follow this link to donate today: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E361972&id=36

Watch our mission video: https://youtu.be/QCbFbEFMMH0?si=2YD9PL3_L6Vt6chI

06/03/2026

We're just ONE DAY away from The Boulevard of Chicago's 2026 Annual Luncheon: Stronger Together, Building Systems That Heal!

Tomorrow, we will gather with community leaders, partners, supporters, volunteers, and advocates to celebrate the power of collaboration in creating pathways to health, housing, and hope.

There are still a few tickets available! To reserve your seat, please email [email protected] today.

Can't attend? You can still support The Boulevard's mission by making a donation and helping us continue to provide medical respite care, housing support, and holistic services for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. You can donate here: https://blvd.org/event/2026-luncheon-fundraiser

We look forward to celebrating with you tomorrow! 💚

05/28/2026

We're only ONE WEEK AWAY from The Boulevard of Chicago’s 2026 Annual Luncheon! 💚

We’re looking forward to an inspiring program celebrating the partnerships, volunteers, and community leaders who help make healing and hope possible every day.

There’s still time to reserve your seat! Join us on next Thursday, June 4 at the Union League Club of Chicago for “Stronger Together: Building Systems That Heal.” Purchase tickets here: https://blvd.org/event/2026-luncheon-fundraiser ✨

05/26/2026

A huge thank you to the volunteers from Baird for spending time in The Boulevard of Chicago’s garden earlier this month! 🌱💚

The small but mighty group helped lay down mulch, prepare and move soil, and pull weeds as we continued getting our garden ready for the growing season ahead. The vegetables and herbs grown in our garden help support fresh, nourishing meals for our residents.

We’re so grateful for partners like Baird who help keep our garden and our community growing strong.