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Housing Forward Housing Forward works to end homelessness. We are dedicated to making homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring for residents of our community.

Big news! Renovations have begun on The Oak Inn, the new home to our Interim Housing and RISE Medical Respite Programs. ...
10/15/2026

Big news! Renovations have begun on The Oak Inn, the new home to our Interim Housing and RISE Medical Respite Programs. The project will re-imagine the 100-year-old former Write Inn Hotel, expanding access to shelter, recuperative care, and supportive services.

Read more about the renovation: https://ow.ly/9Ewv50ZYfAu

Join us for an evening of fall fun on Friday, October 23! We'll have food, drinks, games, and plenty of festive activiti...
10/13/2026

Join us for an evening of fall fun on Friday, October 23! We'll have food, drinks, games, and plenty of festive activities. This event is open to all! Presented by Housing Forward, Maywood Chamber of Commerce , Riveredge Hospital , Proviso LAN 60 , Kidz Korner Daycare , and West 40 ISC #2.

If you're interested in attending, please RSVP here: https://ow.ly/OUai50ZW5bj

We’re so proud of our 13 runners taking on the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon in support of Housing Forward! On F...
10/11/2026

We’re so proud of our 13 runners taking on the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon in support of Housing Forward! On Friday, we hosted a pasta dinner for the runners and their families to connect prior to race day.
Thank you to each of our incredible runners for going the extra mile to support our work to end homelessness. Your dedication and generosity make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors. We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way!

Access to mental health care, a safe place to rest and recover, and the stability needed to focus on well-being are esse...
10/10/2026

Access to mental health care, a safe place to rest and recover, and the stability needed to focus on well-being are essential for those experiencing mental illness. For people also facing a housing crisis, these resources can be difficult to access, making it even harder to prioritize their mental health.

Everyone deserves the chance to prioritize their mental health in a stable environment. Addressing housing insecurity is key to making mental health care accessible for all.

Stats: NAMI & 2025 HUD PIT Count.

DAF Day 2026 is here! Today is a nationwide celebration of generosity through Donor-Advised Funds. When you make a DAF g...
10/08/2026

DAF Day 2026 is here! Today is a nationwide celebration of generosity through Donor-Advised Funds. When you make a DAF gift to Housing Forward, you're helping us prevent homelessness whenever possible, respond to housing crises when they occur, and stabilize people through supportive services and housing.

🧡 Today, your DAF can do more than ever before. https://ow.ly/mjGG50ZVBo3

🎳 The Associate Board invites you to the 2026 Bowling Classic at Diversey River Bowl on Sunday, October 18!  Whether you...
10/05/2026

🎳 The Associate Board invites you to the 2026 Bowling Classic at Diversey River Bowl on Sunday, October 18! Whether you’re bringing a team or flying solo, it’s the perfect chance to connect, have fun, and make a difference in our community.

Your ticket includes two hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, unlimited soft drinks, and a wide selection of draft and bottled b**r, w**e, seltzers, and ciders. Every frame you bowl helps support Housing Forward’s mission to end homelessness.

Get your tickets today: https://ow.ly/4hua50ZUJyH

Why give through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)? Because DAFs can make generosity simpler, smarter, and more impactful! On D...
10/03/2026

Why give through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)? Because DAFs can make generosity simpler, smarter, and more impactful! On DAF Day, October 8, you can use your DAF to support Housing Forward and be part of a nationwide wave of giving. 🧡 Will you join us in making a difference this DAF Day?

Thank you for sharing! It is an honor to work with Loyola Medicine and Dr. Bareis. We're so grateful to have you as part...
10/01/2026

Thank you for sharing!

It is an honor to work with Loyola Medicine and Dr. Bareis. We're so grateful to have you as partners when creating a medical respite program that addresses both healing and a path toward long-term housing stability for those who need our mutual care and support.

Please join us in welcoming Emily Culbertson to the Housing Forward Board of Directors! Emily is a long time Housing For...
09/27/2026

Please join us in welcoming Emily Culbertson to the Housing Forward Board of Directors! Emily is a long time Housing Forward supporter and volunteer. She is a member of our Research, Development and Communications committee and provides meals with her church for guests of our shelter programs. Emily was eager to serve on the board and support Housing Forward's work that allows people to live healthy, full lives.

Your voice matters! Join us as we host voter registration events at the Oak Park Public Library and Broadview Park Distr...
09/24/2026

Your voice matters! Join us as we host voter registration events at the Oak Park Public Library and Broadview Park District so every voice is heard this election day. Learn more about these events and voter resources here: https://ow.ly/8W3V50ZPSTq

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1851 S. 9th Avenue
Maywood, IL
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