2-1-1 Responds to Growing Housing Needs
Housing remains one of the most pressing needs across the Chicago region — and 211 Metro Chicago is here to help people find a safe and stable home.
Housing remains one of the most pressing needs across the Chicago region — and 211 Metro Chicago is here to help people find a safe and stable home.
In close partnership with 211 Metro Chicago, the Alliance to End Homelessness is helping people find stable housing — and working hard to end homelessness across suburban Cook County.
United Way of Metro Chicago hosted panelists Amber S. Hendley of the Chicago Bungalow Association, Carolyn K. Ross of All Chicago Making Homelessness History, and Jung Yoon of the City of Chicago Mayor’s Office for a discussion about how housing instability affects neighborhoods across Chicago — and why strong, coordinated systems are essential to helping residents stay housed and thrive.
United Way of Metro Chicago’s Chief Programs Officer Jackie Rosa joined FOX 32’s ChicagoLIVE to share how real-time 2-1-1 data shows current and growing needs — especially housing support — and how United Way is responding.
United Way of Metro Chicago hosted panelists Angela Hurlock of Claretian Associates, Emily Krisciunas of Chicago Funders Together to End Homelessness, and Tiff Beatty of the National Public Housing Museum to discuss the current housing crisis — and the impact of potential policy changes.
Breakthrough is a faith-based, nonprofit organization that partners with those affected by poverty to build connections, develop skills, and open doors of opportunity. (Metro Chicago)
This entity’s Employment Resource Center has a mission to assist Auburn Gresham residents and nearby community residents in achieving long-term un-subsidized employment that will enable them to realize reduced debt and an overall improved quality of life. (Metro Chicago)
An inter-faith program providing shelter and supportive services to homeless persons. (South-Southwest Suburban)
An organization striving to end homelessness for families and individuals by offering hope, help and housing. Facing Forward provides permanent housing, education, advocacy, and social services. (Metro Chicago)
An organization responsible for planning and coordination of homeless services and housing options for all of Cook County outside of Chicago. (North-Northwest Suburban, South-Southwest Suburban, West Suburban)