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OUR IMPACT

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Every day, HOW helps Chicagoans move from crisis into stable, permanent homes. Our team pairs housing with hands-on support like case management, employment coaching, and health care coordination, so clients don't just find a place to live, they build the foundation to stay there.

2025 HOW HIGHLIGHTS

1,482

clients supported

715

households served

157

clients secured jobs

44

100%

96%

wards in Chicago received HOW's services last year

of clients served were homeless
or at risk of homelessness

of clients in HOW Housing were
extremely low-income

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Check Out HOW's
2025 Impact Report

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Jetamine, HOW Client

"I am so grateful for the resources at HOW. Without them, I would not be able to get to where I am at now."

Angel, HOW Client

"It’s family. Walking [into HOW's office] is like walking into a family member’s home, because that’s the way I’m treated here."

Bill, HOW Client

“HOW has helped me with work clothing, transportation cards, computer literacy, and so much more.”
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HOW North

1607 W Howard  St.

Third Floor

Chicago, IL 60626​

HOW South

400 W 76th Street

Ste. 100

Chicago, IL 60620

PHONE: 773-465-5770

Housing Opportunities for Women Inc. (HOW) is a 501(c)(3), all donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

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