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Meet H.O.M.E. Board Member Angie Marks
Learn about opportunities to join H.O.M.E.'s Board of Directors.
Hello, Goodbye.
Konrad is leaving after one year of volunteering with H.O.M.E. Read about his time with the seniors at the Good Life Residences.
5 things about aging that might surprise you
Seniors face many challenges, but sometimes we have misconceptions about aging. Here are 5 things about aging that you may not know.
Illinois Finally Has A Budget, But Here’s What the Lasting Impact Looks Like
The budget crisis hurt people across the State of Illinois.
Life at Pat Crowley House
Read about the daily life of the residents at Pat Crowley House and how each senior contributes with his traits to the community.
Here are three ways the built environment impacts seniors
Healthy housing environments can help reduce senior isolation, and help seniors age in place and stay connected to others.
Senior outing and volunteers at Nathalie Salmon House
Volunteers from Southwood Lutheran Church cleaned and painted at Nathalie Salmon House and the seniors had an outing to the Oriental Institute.
Youth group volunteer week
Youth group volunteers from Monroe Congregational Church help out in the community and at the Good Life senior residences.
Community is the Reason Seniors Thrive
The importance of community in Intergenerational Housing and how the summer intern has seen community at H.O.M.E..
Millennials, Let’s Talk About Aging
Let's use intergenerational dialogue to combat ageism.
This is Why You Will Want to Volunteer
Throughout the year, H.O.M.E. welcomes volunteers for seasonal and ongoing projects as well as one-time volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer gardeners at Pat Crowley House
Three volunteers tackle the garden of the Good Life residence Pat Crowley House.
Joan's Story Will Make You love Intergenerational Housing
Joan, Pat Crowley House Resident, was able to share her experience with finding H.O.M.E. and her time so far in Intergenerational Housing.
Safety Tips You Need to Know This Holiday Weekend
Providing safety tips to elderly and caretakers for the Fourth of July holiday weekend