H.O.M.E. (Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the Elderly)

We are humbled by this honor from the Coalition for Home Repair!

It’s Indigenous Peoples' Day! Today and every day, we honor the native land that we're on, as well as its keepers—their cultures, traditions, and remarkable contributions. H.O.M.E.'s programs and services operate on the traditional homelands of the Council of Three Fires—Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa—alongside the Menominee, Miami, and Ho-Chunk nations. We recognize the rich history of this land, which has been a site of trade, travel, gathering, and healing for over a dozen Native tribes. We are also mindful that this land is still home to over 100,000 tribal members in what is now known as the State of Illinois. As an organization rooted in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, we acknowledge the harm caused to Indigenous communities and stand in solidarity with Native and Indigenous peoples. Our commitment to healing begins with recognizing and rectifying the injustices of the past. With compassion and commitment, we strive to dismantle barriers, promote inclusivity, and create meaningful opportunities for Native and Indigenous populations. Let us use this day to reflect, learn, and reaffirm our dedication to be part of the solution in fostering unity, respect, and healing. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #LandAcknowledgement #HealingJourney

Lois, at 77, embodies warmth and wisdom, having devoted her life to nurturing others as a nanny and a teacher's aide. Lois eagerly embraces her rides on H.O.M.E.’s shopping bus, where each trip to is brimming with connection and camaraderie. "I go shopping myself, but the bus gives me a chance to be with other people," Lois warmly shares. The shopping bus doesn't just connect seniors with essential goods; it creates vital opportunities for socializing and connection. We invite you to delve deeper into Lois's story and other members of our beloved community at H.O.M.E. at https://lnkd.in/dpFsqc_9! #HOMESeniors #SeniorsMatter #AgingwithGrace #Intergenerational #ShoppingBus #CommunityProgram #CommunityLove #Belonging

Thank you LGBTQ Community Fund for highlighting H.O.M.E.'s Brief But Spectacular feature and for your continued grant support! #StrongerTogether #HOMEseniors #AginginPlace

Thank you Brief But Spectacular for highlighting H.O.M.E. Board President & Sagecare trainer Britta Larson & the work of SAGE! This is an incredible program rooted in love and inclusivity, and we couldn't be happier to be a part of it at H.O.M.E.

How does H.O.M.E. foster belonging for our older adults? We are excited to share with you a wonderful video?from PBS News highlighting H.O.M.E.'s LGBTQ+ affirming housing, where low-income older adults can live as their true selves in safe, affordable housing with younger resident assistants and families. Scheduled to appear on?the PBS NewsHour soon, the video?also features the important work of our friends at SAGECare. Thank you to PBS News for this national recognition of H.O.M.E.'s intergenerational housing! Thank you as well to Brian, Nikki, and Britta for speaking on behalf of H.O.M.E.and sharing your stories -- and to Mike Meyer for contributing video footage to this piece! Click the link to watch the full segment and visit homeseniors.org to learn more about H.O.M.E.'s commitment to fostering?joy, independence, and connection for low-income seniors in Chicago. #SAGEcare #HOMEseniors #ChicagoSeniors #AgingInPlace #LGBQTseniors #PBSnews #HOMEinthenews #agingwithgrace

As summer draws to a close, it's time to start preparing for the colder months ahead. With H.O.M.E.'s Weatherization program, we offer FREE weatherization services for senior homeowners with low incomes. From reducing drafts to insulating windows, our program ensures seniors stay warm during harsh Chicago winters. Senior homeowners are eligible for our Weatherization program must be 62 years of age or older (55 or older if disabled), a homeowner and live south of North Avenue within the City of Chicago, and have no more than $1,200 a month in income (income/mortgage ratio is taken into account.) Find out more and submit an inquiry for yourself, friend or loved one at https://lnkd.in/dWhedyCn #HOMEseniors #ChicagoSeniors #SeniorPrograms #Weatherization #StayWarm #WeatherizationProgram

Join H.O.M.E. in making a difference! We're grateful for our dedicated Board of Directors and now seekwe are seeking new members who are looking to deepen their committment to low-income seniors. If you're passionate about this cause, learn more about our Board of Directors and apply to help us create a better future at homeseniors.org/board.

Don't miss out on the latest updates from H.O.M.E.! Sign up for our monthly newsletter and learn about our unique programming that fosters joy, independence, and connection for low-income seniors in Chicago and more. Together, we can create a community that supports and uplifts our seniors! Sign up now at https://lnkd.in/eCKfAxRt #HOMeseniors #aginginplace #agingwithgrace #chicagoseniors #nonprofit #seniornonprofit #olderadults #housing #ChampionForSeniors #StayConnected

?? Tune in to the latest episode of the Boommates podcast from wbur On Point featuring H.O.M.E. Executive Director, Gail Schechter. This insightful discussion on how intergenerational roommates can help alleviate the housing crisis is a must listen to and we thank the team at WBUR for including H.O.M.E. in this crucial conversation! Check out the podcast episode here: https://lnkd.in/e3_mg8Gg