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H.O.M.E. partnering with Rush to offer health services to low-income homeowners
H.O.M.E. announces new partnership with Rush to add extended services to low-income older adult homeowners. Using evidence-based models, H.O.M.E. adds an Occupational Therapist and Registered Nurse to assess environmental and functional risks in senior citizens.
Remembering Jack Lyle, a Tuskegee Airman
Jack Lyle was a Tuskegee Airman, and we learned about his death in his obituary in early January. This Black History month, we remember him.
Impact series: You gave Priscilla comfort.
When her pipes broke, Priscilla had been quoted thousands by other repair services--a cost she could not afford. So she was thrilled when she found our affordable Upkeep & Repair program. Read how donations from people like you helped Priscilla to live comfortably in her own home.
It's Falls Prevention Month: Learn how you can make a difference
September means more than the return of pumpkin spiced lattes. It's also Falls Prevention Month. Learn how you can help older adults prevent falls with a gift to H.O.M.E. today.
How do housing conditions impact your well-being?
April is National Humor Month, Stress Awareness Month and Physical Wellness Month. With all this self-care awareness, do you know how housing conditions impact your well-being?
Giving Tuesday Impact Series: A safe home for Vonnie
Vonnie is so thankful for the services she receives that help keep her home safe. You can help on Giving Tuesday.
September is Fall Prevention Month. Here's how you can help.
Help H.O.M.E. keep seniors safe in their homes this Fall Prevention Month for the price of a pumpkin spice latte.
6 Reasons Our Upkeep and Repair Clients Love Us
H.O.M.E.’s Upkeep and Repair program has been a trusted service for seniors in Chicago since 2000. Here's what our clients have to say about it.
Looking back at 2014 and Looking forward to 2015!
Join us as we take a look back at 2014 and looking forward to 2015!
Celebrating Community Partners: The Siragusa Foundation
With the continued commitment of partners such as Siragusa, H.O.M.E. looks forward to positively affecting the lives of seniors in Chicago.
Debunking Myths about Falls
As we continue to observe Older Americans Month and its theme, ‘Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow.’, the focus in this final week of May is on myths about
Tips for Seniors and Care Givers: Fall Prevention
Tips for seniors and caregivers, and what HOME's upkeep and repair program is doing to ensure the safety of Chicago's elder population.