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Holiday Cheer: Ginghamsburg Church goes the distance to volunteer
Volunteers from Ginghamsburg Church travel over four hours to spend a weekend in Chicago. The group works with places like H.O.M.E. to give back.
Giving Tuesday
Thank you for kicking off the season of giving! This puts us well on our way to raising $145,000 by the end of the year so that we can do great things for seniors in 2015. Join us by donating
Giving Tuesday Impact Series: Ethan has 30 grandparents
H.O.M.E. is a unique place that offers more than the services they provide. It’s a community that cares for one another and I’m glad to call it home!
Giving Tuesday Impact Series: Christine's holiday to remember
Christine shares her story and the impact H.O.M.E. has had on her life.
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.