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It Takes A Village: Discover Senior Organizations in Chicago
Across the city there are countless organizations dedicated to improving the lives of older adults. Join us in celebrating a few of those wonderful groups.
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pioneers: #PrideInPlace
A look back at the history of gay liberation and the pioneers of the LGBTQ+ community as we celebrate #PrideInPlace this June.
A Reflection on Food Access in the Time of Coronavirus
A reflection on food access in the time of Coronavirus, and the ripple effect it has on our beloved community of seniors nation-wide.
Resident Assistants at H.O.M.E.: Compassion Required
The type of support that we provide our residents is what sets H.O.M.E apart. We have current openings for Resident Assistants and seek individuals who are compassionate and outgoing.
Happy Mother's Day: Celebrating an ageless love
A loving story from our Housing Director about the extraordinarily special experience she has had as a mother and Housing Director of H.O.M.E. Joining the staff, meant also joining a family, and in turn, her family has become an integral part of the intergenerational community that is H.O.M.E.
Impact: You helped provide some care for a child-care specialist
Dawn has been caring for other people’s children most of her life. Your support helped her find a place to stay when she needed someone to take care of her for a change.
How H.O.M.E. is a home-away-from-home for this intern
Read how a college intern not only made a difference in the lives of seniors, but also grew from her time at H.O.M.E.
What does the children's program Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood have to do with seniors?
Here are four quotes from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood that resonate with H.O.M.E.'s work and philosophy, and how you can get involved today. Register to join us on May 2, 2019!
How do you infuse love in the everyday?
Pam Smith writes a blog for H.O.M.E.'s Senior Moments. She discusses expressing love through ordinary tasks such as cooking or folding laundry. Other ways one can spread love is to volunteer with us; we have opportunities for groups to guest chef, paint, or just play games with seniors.
What can we learn from Season 5 of Grace and Frankie?
Grace & Frankie: The hilariously witty show does a wonderful job highlighting the experiences and struggles many older adults face and can teach us so much about aging and the importance of relationships.
Making Visible series: When the safety net disappears, poor seniors displaced. There's an alternative.
For National Social Work Month, H.O.M.E.'s executive director, Gail, discusses how seniors often are displaced in the second of our Making Visible Series. As an alternative, H.O.M.E.'s programs are designed to help seniors remain connected to their communities.
Black Coutours founder says Black History is important for youth and seniors
Our Good Life Senior Residences program residents celebrated Black History Month by going on a black history tour with Black Coutours.
H.O.M.E. welcomes Chicago ad agency SOCIALDEVIANT during Random Acts of Kindness week
H.O.M.E. welcomes volunteers from SOCIALDEVIANT to our Intergenerational Housing program during Random Acts of Kindness week.
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.
Making Visible Series: And Grandma Makes Three
A newly released report by the Urban Institute and Ascend highlights a two generation approach to lifting children out of poverty. “2Gen” is considered to be a “whole family” approach. But why just two generations? Read our response in the first of our Making Visible Series.