Housing Forward

08/31/2026

💜 Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day in Illinois.

Today, we remember those whose lives have been lost to overdose, support individuals and families impacted by loss, and reaffirm that overdose deaths are preventable.

Carrying naloxone can save a life. Illinois' Good Samaritan Law allows anyone to be trained to carry and administer naloxone without liability, and most insurance plans cover the cost. Naloxone is available at pharmacies and Illinois Drug Overdose Prevention Programs (DOPPs).

To learn more or find naloxone near you, contact the Illinois Helpline at 833-234-6343, text HELP to 833234, or visit https://helplineil.org/.

08/30/2026

Please join us in welcoming Stuart Schwadron to the Housing Forward Board of Directors! Stuart initially connected with Housing Forward through his wife Robin, and the OPWG Oak Park Women's Guild. With his employer, RATIONAL AG, Stuart has provided hundreds of meals for the guests in our shelter programs. When we began construction at the Anderson Emergency Shelter, he was instrumental in outfitting the kitchen with professional equipment. Stuart was also recognized as the Housing Forward Volunteer of the Year during Volunteer Appreciation Week 2026. He joined the board to continue supporting Housing Forward's efforts to end homelessness.

08/27/2026

A huge thank you to our Community Block Party sponsors! We're so grateful for the opportunity to put together an event to celebrate our community. Your support makes this all possible 🧡

Community Sponsors: First Independence Bank, SBC Waste Solutions Inc. and Verizon

Neighborhood Sponsors: Garvey's Office Products, Maywood Supportive Living, Proviso Township Mental Health Commission and United Home Loan Co., Inc.

We hope you will join us this Friday, August 28 at Schroeder Park!

08/23/2026

Please join us in welcoming Annie Fambro to the Housing Forward Board of Directors! Annie is a program manager with Fresenius Medical Care. Her role has provided insight into the average person's experience with healthcare and insurance. Annie joined the board because she believes safe housing is a human right and she feels connected to Housing Forward's holistic approach.

"Housing Forward helps people navigate the health and social services that stability depends on. This is the work I know best."

08/21/2026

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08/21/2026

Our Back to School Backpack Drive was a great success! We collected over 200 backpacks to support the kids in our programs. We're so grateful to everyone who donated a backpack or gift card for uniforms. A special thanks to F3 for spending a Saturday morning packing bags for 20 students!

08/19/2026

We are so grateful to Allure Unity and this talented group of young stylists! They spent a few hours at Broadview Legacy Apartments offering retwists, braids, and haircuts. Thank you for making our clients look and feel their best 🧡

08/17/2026

Housing Forward is proud to be part of the Chicago Transit Authority's Safe Ride Specialists program! Our outreach efforts will focus on the Green Line from Harlem to Central.

"This partnership creates an important opportunity to connect people not only with services, but with a specific pathway to stability,” said Lynda Schueler, CEO of Housing Forward.

The Chicago Transit Board today approved the awarding of four professional services agreements with local organizations supporting the agency’s new Safe Ride Specialist program pilot. The program will add dedicated non-law enforcement rider engagement resources to promote a safe transit experience...

08/16/2026

Please join us in welcoming Ellen Perry Scully to the Housing Forward Board of Directors! Ellen is currently an MBA candidate at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and will serve on Housing Forward's Board as a Kellogg Board Fellow. Prior to business school, she worked as a strategy consultant at Deloitte. Ellen is inspired by Housing Forward's holistic approach to ending homelessness through prevention, crisis response, and long-term housing stability. She is excited for the opportunity to contribute to an organization that has made a meaningful difference in the lives of thousands of individuals and families.

08/14/2026

Shop 100 years of history at the former Write Inn Hotel! We're hosting a renovation sale on Saturday, August 29 and all are welcome. There will be solid wood furniture, lamps, artwork, and much more available. Check out the event page on our website to get a sneak peek at some of the available items.

https://www.housingforward.org/events/next-chapter-renovation-sale