Who We Are

Why Do We Face Forward?

Envisioning a better future is the first step to empowerment. We turn our backs on homelessness and position ourselves to envision what’s next. We break the cycle of homelessness in Chicago by providing housing and social services that empower individuals to face forward to a new future. We know that connecting people to safe, stable, long-term housing first creates the best platform to address the root causes of homelessness.

Why Do We Face Forward?

Over the past five years, 85 percent of our clients have changed their lives and ended their cycle of homelessness. They have pride in their homes. They receive health care that improves their quality of life. They earn high school degrees and excel in college programs. And their children thrive.

Meet Our Team

Staff (Directors and Managers)

Rev. Douglas Bradshaw, Executive Director

Laura Bass, Deputy Director

Melissa Anson, Director of Development

Venus London, Director of Programs

LaShonda Milton, Vice President of Finance

Edith Davis, Program Manager

Rafael Espinoza, Program Manager

Olandrian Glasper, Program Manager

Canentra Williams, Program Manager

Alexis Gregg, Grants Manager

Marilyn Salazar, Communications and Events Manager

Board of Directors

Julie Hamilton, Board Chair

Bryce Bach, Board Vice-Chair

Jeff Oskin, Board Treasurer

Christine Lopez, Secretary

Harish Venkitaramanan, Governance Chair

Rev. Douglas Bradshaw, Executive Director

Arnav Amin

Ashwin Avasarala

Lynne Gillis

Schundra Hubbard

Steve Larson

Dr. Aaron R. Quarles

Michael Richmond

Raquel Salazar

Matthew Tucker

Stephanie Van Vlerah

Damon Warren

Associate Board

Krystal Bradley, Co-Chair

Ethan Roeder, Co-Chair

Tita Arroyo, Engagement Chair

Mark Seconsky, Fundraising Chair

Ian Watkins, Marketing Chair

Carol Schmitz

Malini Udayabhan

Our Partners

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