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Giving Tuesday Impact Series: Debbie has brothers and sisters at Good Life Senior Residences
Debbie has extended family at Good Life Senior Residences. “They’re all brothers and sisters. It’s good to have people who understand what you've gone through.”
Honoring Helen’s Legacy
Helen's legacy of benevolence and concern for low-income seniors with her planned gift to H.O.M.E.
Special thanks to North Shore Exchange
Thanks to North Shore Exchange, our Moving Program will provide essential services to seniors in Chicago.
Giving Tuesday Impact Series: What Intergenerational Housing means to one student
Michael is a junior at Loyola University. But he doesn't live in a normal dorm. He lives in our Intergenerational Housing program with people ages 2 to 92.
Winter is coming. And our volunteers are here to help.
Winter is coming. Increased energy costs can be a challenge for low-income seniors. You can help.
Support H.O.M.E. with dinner at Chipotle on 10/26/17!
Be sure to tell the cashier that you are supporting H.O.M.E. and 50% of the proceeds will go to helping seniors in Chicago!
Are you being shortchanged by Medicare without even knowing it?
What can you or a loved one do to prevent a lapse in Medicare covered services? Question your provider to discuss the potential continuation of such services.
H.O.M.E. welcomes our newest intern
We're happy to have interns from the University of Chicago - Social Service Administration at H.O.M.E.! Help us welcome Shuying!
Our seniors now know the importance of balance. Do you?
We recently offered the Matter of Balance program to our senior residents. Here's what you need to know about balance and your health.
The Unexpected Challenges Seniors Face Accessing Food
Rates of senior food insecurity continue to grow.
How to prepare for the nonprofit zombie apocalypse (Or, tackling the Overhead Myth with transparency and impact)
We're committed to transparency, impact, and connecting donors with our work to combat the Overhead Myth.
Join us at Burnt City Brewing on 9/29/17
You can help us win a "People's Choice Grant" from the CHIditarod Foundation. Join us at Burnt City Brewing on Friday, September 29th.
Leisure activities are important for seniors and here’s why
Leisure Activities have both physical and mental health benefits!
Associates Board Member Spotlight
We'd like to introduce you to one of our Young Professionals Board members.