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A message from our Executive Director about Giving Tuesday
Our Executive Director has an exciting message about Giving Tuesday. Watch this 47 second video to find out more.
Giving Tuesday Impact Series: All Aboard The Shopping Bus
HOME’s wheelchair-accessible shopping bus provides free, safe transportation for seniors to purchase food, household items, and medication
Giving Tuesday Impact Series: Many veterans are low-income seniors
Veterans Day 2014: In the last year we have provided home repairs for over 30 veterans and their spouses.
Peoples Gas Weatherizes for seniors with H.O.M.E.
CBS' local news featured H.O.M.E.'s Weatherization Program and Peoples Gas who volunteered with us this weekend to help seniors stay warm this winter.
Join us on Giving Tuesday for #ILGiveBig
We have joined #ILGiveBig for Giving Tuesday--a national day to give back after days of getting. Together, we can make a BIG difference. Join us!
Happy Halloween
Residents from Nathalie Salmon House and Pat Crowley House celebrated Halloween this afternoon with a costume party!
Giving Tuesday Impact Series: Finding a new home at Pat Crowley House
Charlotte is one of thousands of low-income seniors in the Chicago who don’t have the means or support they need to have safe, affordable housing.
Interns are a win-win
Internships are a win-win situation for employers and students. H.O.M.E. is lucky to be hosting three “winning” interns this fall!
Celebrating Community Partners: PACTT
H.O.M.E. is proud to work in partnership with PACTT Learning Center, an organization that provides programs and resources for people with autism.
Young Professionals Board: A fun way to help seniors in Chicago
The Young Professionals Board of H.O.M.E. helps seniors in Chicago through volunteer, social, and fundraising activities. Join us on October 28th!
Founders Visit at Nathalie Salmon House
Yesterday our founders, Michel and Lilo Salmon, greeted old friends, residents, and new supporters of H.O.M.E. at the Nathalie Salmon House.
Join us for Cocktails at Bar Louie on October 28th
Join us for cocktails on October 28th and benefit H.O.M.E.!
Six Myths About Low-Income Seniors And Poverty
With an increasing elderly population in the U.S., there will be more seniors living in poverty than ever before.
Back to School at H.O.M.E.: Intergenerational Programs
Learn what back to school means for H.O.M.E.'s intergenerational programs. And hear about some of our staff's favorite books.

