Facing Forward to End Homelessness

WHO WE SERVE

Nearly 58,273 people experience homelessness in Chicago each year (1). Facing Forward helps families and individuals in Chicago break the cycle of homelessness by offering home, help and hope.  

IT STARTS WITH HOME

We recognize that a safe and stable home is both an immediate need and a foundation from which all other needs can be met. Our programs help connect clients to the stable housing, support, and resources they need to end the cycle of homelessness.

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OUR RESULTS

Over the past year Facing Forward has helped nearly 1,800 children and adults on their journey beyond housing instability and homelessness. We responded to urgent needs with increased support through rental & utility assistance, PPE, food, sanitation supplies, e-learning equipment, and more.

IT'S SMART POLICY

In addition to ending cycles of homelessness for good and improving the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors, our approach is also a smart policy that saves taxpayers $10+ million per year by reducing frequent encounters with emergency rooms, jails, and shelters (2).

1. Chicago Coalition for the Homeless 2021
   
2. Cost savings calculated using United States Interagency Council on Homelessness’ estimate of $36,000 total annual costs per person for someone who is experiencing chronic homelessness, compared w/estimated $12,000+ in savings for someone in our PSH program.

TAX INFORMATION

Facing Forward to End Homelessness is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. EIN: 36-3397005

Gifts made to Facing Forward are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. 

Facing Forward is a Platinum Level Charity on GuideStar (their highest distinction), reflecting our commitment to executing our mission of ending homelessness for families and individuals in Chicago with transparency and fiscal responsibility while adhering to good governance.