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How one donor is sharing good fortune with others
A boat ride provides new experiences for people of any age, connecting donors with residents and giving back in a hands on way.
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.
H.O.M.E. receives a grant from Million Dollar Round Table Foundation
Earlier this summer our Executive Director met John Whaley who presented him with the check from The Million Dollar Round Table Foundation.
Meet Konrad and read about his boat ride with Good Life residents
My first experience with Good Life Senior Residences residents
5 secrets to creating a young professionals board
Tips for launching a young professionals board and how to get involved with H.O.M.E.'s YPB!
5 antidotes to ageism to watch
Depictions of seniors in the media that are busting ageist stereotypes
H.O.M.E.WARD: Introducing H.O.M.E.'s Strategic Plan
H.O.M.E. has developed a new five-year strategic plan that will strengthen our services for low-income seniors in Chicago. Learn more about it here.
5 Tips for Traveling with Seniors
Planning on going on vacation with an older adult? Check out these 5 tips for traveling with seniors!
World Horizon Volunteers feel at H.O.M.E.
Our outgoing World Horizons Volunteer, Carla, reflects on her year of service!
Say "Cheese": H.O.M.E. brings smiles to seniors' faces
H.O.M.E. has been spreading smiles for a long time. Learn how you can help bring joy to seniors in Chicago.
Weekly Volunteer Update
The Boston Consulting group spends their Community Service day at H.O.M.E.
Community Partner: Glenwood Sunday Market
Join us at the Glenwood Sunday Market this year!
“Aging-in-Community”: Thoughts from Andersonville Midsommarfest
H.O.M.E. Board Member Brad Winick reflects on the idea of "aging in community" and what it means to H.O.M.E.