Dear Facing Forward Family, If you have chosen to read this, it is undoubtedly because you care deeply for the community and hold special compassion for the vulnerable among us. We are living in a moment of shared anxiety and exceptional caution. I want each of you to know three […]
Facing Forward Honored by Salvi Media
Salvi Media, a Chicago-based video production and marketing company, selected Facing Forward as their latest #SalviSupports partner! Salvi Supports aims to “create great videos for even greater causes.” Check out the video below to hear our residents Beverly and Carol share their inspiring stories of how they’ve restored hope and […]
Giving Tuesday Was a Huge Success!
Today, with the help of our wonderful community of supporters, we raised over $29,000 — surpassing our ambitious goal of raising $25,000 on Giving Tuesday! To our wonderful community: THANK YOU for supporting our long-term solution for families and individuals experiencing homelessness in Chicago. These funds will ensure a safe […]
Facing Forward Resident Interviewed on NBC
Facing Forward resident, Desiree, shared how she was able to reunite with her family on NBC Chicago’s Making a Difference segment. See the full interview by LeeAnn Trotter here
Impact Grants Chicago Awards Facing Forward $100,000!
We are thrilled to be counted among Impact Grants Chicago’s 2019 award recipients! Last night, we were awarded a generous $100,000 grant that will support services that promote healthy development and academic success for children and youth at Facing Forward. Stay tuned for outcomes and insights from this important work.
Meet Yvonne
Yvonne is a mother and a Facing Forward resident. After living on the streets, Yvonne and her children found a stable home at Facing Forward. Now her son is excelling and her daughters are all college graduates. Learn more about Yvonne’s incredible story in this powerful 2-minute video.
Pictures for a Purpose – November 17, 2018
Facing Forward is thrilled to be the charity of choice for Pictures for a Purpose on Saturday, November 17th. The event features family portrait mini-sessions with Meka Hemmons of SpiderMeka Photography and a giving station to make care packages for Facing Forward residents. Spaces are limited – reserve […]
Join us for our 12th annual celebration at the Chicago Cultural Center!
Thursday, May 10, 2018 | 6:30pm | Preston Bradley Hall The issue of homelessness is often discussed through statistics. But we believe that a truer story of homelessness is revealed through the stories of the individuals who’ve experienced it – and the successes they’ve achieved by ending its cycle. Join […]
Client featured on NBC5
One of Facing Forward’s clients, Lesby Ortega, was featured in a Making a Difference story on NBC5. She was proud to tell her story and share how she’s changed her life with the help of Facing Forward.
Take the Chicago Neighborhood Heroes Pledge
NBC5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago, and community partners–including everyone here at Facing Forward to End Homelessness–are urging our Chicago neighbors to act locally and make a difference this summer. Through Neighborhood Heroes, we are asking viewers to pledge to do small acts of kindness. From reading to kids at the library […]