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Top Ten Scams Targeting Seniors
Financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent that they’re now considered “the crime of the 21st century.”
Students from Al Raby Weatherize Two Homes
On December 19th students and teachers from the Al Raby High School in Chicago volunteered in H.O.M.E.’s Weatherization Program.
Tribune Article about Loyola University Nursing Students and H.O.M.E.
Barbara Brotman, Chicago Tribune reporter wrote an article in the Tribune on Sunday December 18 about students at Loyola's Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing who spend a semester making weekly visi
November is National Family Caregivers Month!
If you're caring for an older adult, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) has tools to help.
H.O.M.E. Announces Partnership with Investing In Communities®
Thanks to this partnership, individuals and businesses can now generate financial support for H.O.M.E. at no personal cost through real estate transactions.
Pat Crowley House, an affordable alternative to a nursing home
The average daily cost of a private room in a nursing home in the United States is $70,080 a year, or $192 a day.
What to do when Mom and Dad get older
H.O.M.E.'s board member Dr. June McKoy appeared on Windy City Live to talk about the sandwich generation.
Six Volunteer Groups Paint 26 Homes
Volunteers play an important role in helping H.O.M.E. serve low-income seniors.
Heavy rains and flooding affect seniors
July is on record as one of the wettest months in the history of Chicago.
CNT Energy Savers gives grants to H.O.M.E.
CNT Energy Savers, a part of the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) helps residential buildings lower their energy costs.
Volunteers and Staff Walked to End Hunger
H.O.M.E once again participated in the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s Annual Hunger Walk, which was held on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Soldier Field.
H.O.M.E. receives grant from Home Depot Foundation
Through its Community Impact Grants Program, The Home Depot® Foundation has awarded $2,500 to H.O.M.E. The donation will be used to purchase supplies for its Volunteer program.
Vehicle Needed
H.O.M.E. has an urgent need for a good quality car, mini-van or van--can you help?
Cub Scouts visit Pat Crowley House
Members of the Tiger Den of Cub Scout Pack 3822 and several of their leaders and parents visited Pat Crowley House recently.

