Greenview Apartments..one of three affordable buildings owned by HOW.
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Whats New?
HOW's Harvest ofHope
Annual Board Meeting
Loyola's Lake Shore
Campus Crown Center Lobby
1234 W. Loyola Ave.
For more info call Kim at (773) 465-5770 ext. 253 or Email:Kim ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
"Can The Employment Gap Be Closed?"
Read our recent report on the impact of today's
economy and best practices on delivering
effective employment services.READ MORE...
Study Finds "Permanent Supportive
Housing" Effective Recent four-year study reveals that permanent supportive housing improves the lives of chronic homeless persons and saves taxpayer money.READ MORE...
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Partners for Rogers Park (PRP)
is on the move! Check out their new website at Partners for Rogers Park
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For more information on homelessness and how you can help
Visit: Chicago Coalition for the Homeless
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Additional information of the many facets of homelessness
can be found at: You Tube
| Housing Opportunities for Women (HOW) commitment to addressing the intergenerational and multi-faceted nature of homelessness and poverty is carried out through the provision of safe, affordable housing, supportive services, community outreach and advocacy to inform and help shape public policy.
Housing is provided in buildings owned and managed by HOW in addition to scattered site units we rent from private landlords on behalf of our clients. Supportive services include comprehensive case management, employment srvices, child and youth services and a growing healthcare program.
For more information about our programs and services visit Programs and Services.
If you would like to become a HOW supporter, please call (773) 465-5770 ext. 240 or visit Donations
|State News
Springfield, IL On Sept. 23, the state Senate voted to restore the recent $4 million for services in new supportive housing, the 2% cuts to existing supportive housing service funding, all the substance abuse cuts, and other cuts! For more information, go to www.ilga.gov, SB1103,
House Amendment 7
YOU CAN HELP
The next, and final step, in this process is for the Governor to sign the bill and not veto any of the restored cuts. We will begin the process of urging him to do this shortly. Stay posted! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
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