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Earlier this week at HOW’s South Office, clients in the HOW Employment Program (HEP) connected with employers, explored open positions, and took the next step toward long-term stability.

Through HEP, clients have access to career education and workforce support all year long, including mock interviews, paid employee training, digital literacy workshops, and one-on-one employment guidance.

Every interview, application, and conversation is part of something bigger: creating opportunities and rebuilding lives.

Thank you to all of the organizations that showed up! We can't wait to see you again next year 🙂

It's that time of year again! Join Housing Opportunities for Women’s Associate Board on June 18 for a night of networking, drinks, and community in support of a mission that has never been more important.

For more than 40 years, HOW has helped individuals and families across Chicagoland move from housing instability to long-term stability through housing, healthcare support, employment services, and wraparound care.

Right now, critical federal funding cuts are putting many nonprofit services at risk, including programs that thousands of Chicagoans rely on every year. Because of this new reality, community support is more important than ever.

At this event, HOW staff and Associate Board members will share more about the organization’s work, the challenges ahead, and how monthly donors can help sustain these life-changing services.

Each ticket includes one complimentary drink. We hope you’ll join us for an evening dedicated to housing justice, connection, and impact. Huge thanks to our friends at Hubbard Inn for hosting us!

To RSVP, visit this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/1990005357594/details

Housing Opportunities for Women (HOW) Associate Board Summer Social Join Housing Opportunities for Women’s Associate Board for a night supporting Chicago’s homeless population (your first drink is on us).

This past weekend, our Associate Board pitched HOW's mission to prospective volunteers at Palmhouse in Evanston. They had the chance to connect with the community and raise awareness around the importance of our fight against homelessness.

Huge thanks to The Volunteer Fair for putting on a wonderful event!

Happy Mother's Day! Today, we’re celebrating the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and chosen family members who continue showing up through every challenge and every new beginning.

To all the women creating safer, brighter futures for their families: we see and appreciate you❤️

Every key in this box tells a story.

A story of stability. Of safety. Of starting over.

When a HOW client moves into permanent housing, we keep the key from their old unit as a reminder of what’s possible when people have access to housing and the support of their community. Together, these keys represent hundreds of fresh starts across Chicago.

Learn more about our mission: how-inc.org

When your foundation isn’t stable, it’s hard for anything else to be.

For many of the people we serve, the weight of housing insecurity, financial stress, and health challenges can take a real toll.

That’s why our work goes beyond housing. It’s about creating space for healing and long-term well-being.

This month, and every month, we’re reminded that care looks different for everyone. Sometimes it’s access to services. Sometimes it’s a safe place to land. Sometimes it’s simply knowing you’re not alone.

If you or someone you know needs support, or if you want to learn more about how we show up for our community, visit how-inc.org.

HOW's Employment Program (HEP) is hosting another job fair for our clients on May 27!

While an event like this only lasts a day, what happens before and after it is what makes the difference.

Our clients will have a chance to network with prospective employers, build their resumes, and receive industry insight to help them land their next job. HEP has offered trainings focused on digital literacy, college admissions, and job readiness to prepare for moments like this.

DID YOU KNOW: Over 150 HOW clients secured jobs after working with HEP in 2025.

Moments like this don't happen by chance. Learn more about our mission: how-inc.org

NOTE: To respect our client’s privacy, we are sharing her story without using her name.

She stayed committed to the process and found *exactly* what she had been working toward.

Navigating the ups and downs of her job search, one of our clients was recently hired after building her career skills with the help of HOW.

She leaned into the support around her, working closely with a case manager and continuing to push forward. That effort led to a new position in a warehouse, marking an important step forward in her career.

“We are so proud of the client’s recent success in obtaining employment,” her case manager said. “We look forward to their continued success and growth!”

Moments like this are a reminder of what is possible with the right support.

Learn more about our mission: https://www.how-inc.org/

HOW made several updates to our housing programs in 2025, the first being starting construction on our complete rehabilitation project for our 1614 Jonquil property. By the end of the project, all 25 units of much-needed affordable housing will be restored at the location.

Last week, our team took a hard hat tour of the property. More updates to come later this summer 👀