HUD-funded programs that benefit thousands of Chicagoans are at risk. Facing Forward currently provides stable housing and clinical case management to 631 individuals – including families with young children – and helps thousands more navigate the city’s housing wait list. We know that delays and cuts to federal funds for […]
Share the Love Donation Drive: February 2025
This February, join Facing Forward in welcoming families who have experienced homelessness into long-term, supportive housing! Check out our housewarming basket and essential supplies lists below to donate between February 1st – 28th and support our neighbors as they start new chapters in their lives. Ways to Participate: Participate […]
Make a Difference on Hope for Homes Day
Facing Forward is thrilled to come together with over 20 homeless services nonprofits for Illinois’ first-ever Hope for Homes Day on July 18th! This is a historic opportunity to help our unhoused neighbors secure stable homes and access support services that transform lives. Your support is more critical than […]
Facing Forward Welcomes National Leaders Showcasing Collaborative Efforts to End Homelessness
May 23, 2024 — Facing Forward to End Homelessness was honored to welcome representatives from the White House and the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) for a firsthand look at our work within the community. The visit began at an Accelerated Moving Event (AME), where Facing Forward partnered […]
2024 Brighter Day Paint & Sip
Tuesday, May 21 | Doors at 7 PM, Class at 7:30 | Tickets $50 Pinot’s Palette Logan Square – 2768 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL Facing Forward’s Associate Board invites you to learn more about our mission to end generational cycles of homelessness while creating your very own work of […]
Charting New Paths: Career Forward Youth Internship Program
Last year, Facing Forward proudly launched Career Forward — a pilot internship program funded by our community partners, the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This paid internship opportunity was designed to help young adults in our stable housing programs gain valuable professional skills, work experience, and financial […]
Facing Forward’s Innovative Programs for Families
September 21, 2023 | 8-9 min read The effects of homelessness on families with children can be numerous and wide-ranging. Expecting parents face significantly higher rates of pregnancy complications and preterm deliveries. Meanwhile for children, homelessness is associated with increased anxiety and depression, social isolation, and difficulty focusing in school. […]
2023 Back to School Bash Helps Students Prepare for Another School Year!
Aug 23, 2023 | 3 min read On August 12th, Facing Forward held its annual Back to School Bash. This fun-filled event is dedicated to helping students and families in Facing Forward programs prepare for another year of school. Thanks to our community of supporters who donated, gave school supplies, […]
2022 Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week Panel
October 24, 2021 | 2.5 min read Join us for a virtual panel during national Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week! With a focus on challenges faced by new and expectant parents, panelists will discuss how homelessness, housing instability and food insecurity, and national issues like formula shortages and increased […]
2022 Back to School Event: Fun Under the Sun!
Aug 10, 2022 | 3 min read Earlier this month, Facing Forward to End Homelessness hosted our annual Back to School Bash for families in our programs. This year’s event was an absolute success filled with laughter and joy for students of all ages gearing up for the new school […]