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Impact series: You gave Priscilla comfort.
When her pipes broke, Priscilla had been quoted thousands by other repair services--a cost she could not afford. So she was thrilled when she found our affordable Upkeep & Repair program. Read how donations from people like you helped Priscilla to live comfortably in her own home.
Impact Series: You give Jean joy.
Thanks to supporters like you, Jean uses the Shopping Bus not only to get to the store safely but to stay engaged and fulfilled. Learn how you can help seniors stay independent today.
Aetna Foundation supports wellness programming at H.O.M.E.
We are grateful to the Aetna Foundation for helping us to provide robust programming for our senior residents!
Impact Series: You gave Natalie hope.
After Natalie's home was foreclosed, she didn't know where to turn. Thanks to donors like you, she was able to find a new home and a community that supports her. Read about how you can help.
Using a holistic approach to helping older adults maintain independence
Our Chicago Semester intern, Daisy, discusses the holistic approach that our Good Life Senior Residences brings to programming for older adults.
Statement on the Anti-Semitic Mass Shooting in Pittsburgh
Our Executive Director has released a statement on the mass shooting in Pittsburgh this weekend.
How to prepare for winter weather
The weather is turning cooler. Here are a few expert tips on how you can stay warm in your home in the winter.
What does "independence" mean?
Independence and community can go hand in hand. Here's how.
Here's what you need to know about senior voting in Illinois
Here's how to vote in this years Midterm Election.
Where You Live Matters
During this final week of Intergenerational Month, we welcome guest blogger Muriel Baptiste, Executive Director of The Utopia Connect Foundation. She shares her experience and perspective on how intergenerational connections impact people of all ages.
Intergenerational Housing: “We love the sound of children”
H.O.M.E. has always bucked this seniors-only trend. Intergenerational housing has been our reason for being since our founding in 1982.
Welcome to our fall intern!
Welcome to our newest intern from Chicago Semester! Daisy will be working with residents at Good Life Senior Residences.
It's Falls Prevention Month: Learn how you can make a difference
September means more than the return of pumpkin spiced lattes. It's also Falls Prevention Month. Learn how you can help older adults prevent falls with a gift to H.O.M.E. today.