HOW

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!

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 👀