Empowering individuals and families to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness since 1983.

HOW's 2020 Annual Report
In 2020, HOW served 1,210 clients across Chicagoland, offering housing and services. COVID-19, record unemployment, and social unrest had an immense impact on HOW and our clients in 2020. Above all, last year underscored the importance of HOW’s mission as we saw the ways in which stable housing is fundamental to health and safety.