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Here's what you need to know about the Chicago Municipal Election
Get out there and vote, Chicago!
H.O.M.E. welcomes Chicago ad agency SOCIALDEVIANT during Random Acts of Kindness week
H.O.M.E. welcomes volunteers from SOCIALDEVIANT to our Intergenerational Housing program during Random Acts of Kindness week.
Here are 4 ways to be heart healthy this winter
Celebrate American Heart Month with these heart healthy activities.
H.O.M.E. partnering with Rush to offer health services to low-income homeowners
H.O.M.E. announces new partnership with Rush to add extended services to low-income older adult homeowners. Using evidence-based models, H.O.M.E. adds an Occupational Therapist and Registered Nurse to assess environmental and functional risks in senior citizens.
Remembering Jack Lyle, a Tuskegee Airman
Jack Lyle was a Tuskegee Airman, and we learned about his death in his obituary in early January. This Black History month, we remember him.
Be SMART this year!
Social work intern Jack provides helpful tips for seniors on how to set SMART goals: goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based.
Introducing our spring intern
Welcome to H.O.M.E.'s newest intern from Chicago Semester! She will be working with seniors in the Good Life Senior Residences program.
Making Visible Series: And Grandma Makes Three
A newly released report by the Urban Institute and Ascend highlights a two generation approach to lifting children out of poverty. “2Gen” is considered to be a “whole family” approach. But why just two generations? Read our response in the first of our Making Visible Series.
Top Senior Moments from 2018
Here's what you were reading on our blog, Senior Moments from H.O.M.E., in 2018!
Five easy ways to give big to small organizations this holiday season
Want to give your time or resources during this season of giving and wondering where to start? Here are five ways to give back this holiday season.
7 Holiday Gift Ideas Inspired by Intergenerational Housing
Looking for a gift idea for your loved ones of any age? Here are some ideas inspired by our Intergenerational Housing program.
H.O.M.E. is selected as a beneficiary for Proud to Run 2019
We're excited to be selected as one of four beneficiaries for the 2019 Proud to Run Race!
An open letter to the next Chicago mayor
Read our message to the pool of candidates who hope to be the next mayor of Chicago: It is up to all of us, led by Chicago’s top elected officials, to demonstrate through our actions our respect for life’s veterans.
Starbucks is accepting in-kind donations for H.O.M.E. through December 2, 2018
Drop off your in-kind donations at these Starbucks locations now through December 2nd! Thank you for spreading cheer!
Impact Series: You gave Denise peace.
When Denise faced discrimination from her landlord, donations from people like you helped her to move into a better housing situation. Learn more about how you can help.