Marcus

At 21-years-old, Marcus was forced to leave home due to a difficult family situation. He found himself without a safe place to sleep, but found CHIL and a warm bed. Marcus received case management services, attended group sessions, and developed a plan to accomplish his goals. Today, Marcus is a happy tenant in his own studio apartment and works at The Night Ministry as a Peer Outreach Professional. 

Ivory

Ivory was forced to navigate the harsh realities of life without a stable home, seeking refuge in various shelters across Chicago. After discovering CHIL, she dove into our career services and successfully applied for a position with the Chicago Transit Authority. Five months later, Ivory found stable employment and used her first paycheck to make a down payment on an apartment with the help of CHIL.

Sonmontez

Fleeing violence that took his sister at a young age, Sonmontez left his hometown to find a better life. He arrived in Chicago without a network of support, but found a community he could depend on at CHIL. We helped Sonmontez successfully navigate his career and personal goals. Now he has a job, clear education goals, and a warm place to stay this holiday.

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