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Our Impact

Since 1983, HOW has enabled thousands across Chicagoland to achieve permanent housing and long-term economic stability. Learn more about the impact we've had on our community here:

2024 In Numbers:

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1,518

Total clients served

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185

New households received services

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99%

of clients retained their housing over a 12 month period

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364

clients exited HOW's program to Permanent Supportive Housing

149

Clients placed at a new job

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90%

of HOW's youth clients reduced school absences

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1,400+

of clients received health insurance

"HOW picked me up and brought me back to life. I am now able to hold my head up high, support my daughter, and live in a safe place we call home"

- Darryl, HOW Client

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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