Each year, our 120-Day Interim Program at Open Door Youth Shelter – West Town houses about 200 youth, and their babies and toddlers. The Night Ministry’s youth housing programs are the only programs in Chicago that accept pregnant and parenting youth as young as 14 years of age. Our Interim Read more [...]

Teen Living Programs serve youth ages 13 to 24 who became homeless because of serious family issues, including substance abuse, and physical or sexual abuse. Many are ostracized due to their sexual orientation. While escaping these situations and leaving their homes may provide temporary relief, life on the streets carries Read more [...]

Chicago House’s newest program, the TransLife Center (TLC), officially launched in 2013. The TLC provides comprehensive programming and support to transgender individuals. TransHealth provides a variety of resources and health information to transgender people impacted by HIV/AIDS, poverty, homelessness, chronic illness, and/or mental health issues. Chicago House provides both on-site Read more [...]

Sarah’s Inn mission is to improve the lives of those affected by domestic violence and to break the cycle of violence for future generations. Sarah’s Inn vision is to be a nationally recognized leader for community-based solutions that will end relationship violence. Sarah’s Inn offers Transitional DV Shelter, Individual/Group DV Counseling, Abusers Read more [...]

El Rescate Basic Center is an LGBTQ homeless shelter focused on family reunification, continuing education, life skills development and job placement serving youth ages 12 to 18 years of age while providing enriching and rewarding experience in a safe zone to call home while gaining independence, and anchored on tolerance Read more [...]

The Family Support Program (FSP) provides a permanent home for 18 families, including 30 children. The program works intensively with both the parents and the kids to stabilize their lives and help them break the cycle of poverty.Adults receive mental health services, case management, and career counseling from on-site professionals. Read more [...]

At Young Women Empowerment Project girls can get involved right away! If you are between the ages of 12-23 and have experienced trading sex for money, drugs, a place to stay, survival needs, gifts or protection or gang involvement — then feel free to come by. YWEP is open to Read more [...]

Project VIDA is a culturally-focused HIV/AIDS prevention and direct services community-based organization located on Chicago’s West Side. Project VIDA was founded by a consortium of volunteers in 1992 to address the unique needs and concerns of Latino and African American individuals at risk for or currently living with HIV/AIDS. We Read more [...]

EdgeAlliance is a non-profit organization which assists its members in developing and operating quality housing and providing life enriching services to vulnerable individuals and families. Three housing units are available: Sawyer Gardens (1215 S. Sawyer Chicago, Illinois) – Sawyer Gardens is an independent permanent housing facility for families affected by Read more [...]

What is Homesharing? Homesharing is a housing program that facilitates compatible matching between a renter and home provider. Center on Halsted, which offers this service free of charge, helps match potential applicants with each other, thoroughly screens all applicants through reference and background checks, and provides ongoing support to the Read more [...]

In October 2009, UCAN launched the LGBTQ Host Home Program, which is an innovative housing model providing an alternative to the shelter system for LGBTQ homeless youth.   The goal of the program is to ease youth into adulthood and towards a path of independent living by providing a safe Read more [...]

Queer Housing is a tumblr dedicated to helping queer folk find harmonious housing arrangements. Post or search here if you’re looking to fill a space in your apartment/house or if you’re looking for a room yourself/roommates to search with. There are too many of us that settle for less-than-comfortable living Read more [...]

Project Fierce Chicago is a grassroots collective of radical social workers, housing advocates and young people who are working together to establish identity-affirming transitional housing in Chicago. Project Fierce’s mission is to reduce LGBTQ youth homelessness in Chicago by providing transitional housing and support services to homeless LGBTQ young adults. Read more [...]

The Independent Living Program (ILP) provides housing to 24 single HIV+ adults who are living longer, healthier lives as a result of the newer medication regimens, but are nonetheless in need of affordable housing with supportive services available to meet intermittent needs. Residents live in our affordable studio apartments. At Read more [...]

El Rescate Latina/o LGBTQ Independent Youth Living Program assist youth between the ages of 18 to 24. El Rescate’s mission is to provide identity-affirming housing to homeless LGBTQ youth, some being HIV-positive, and to provide support services to assist with their transition to independence.

Dream Town’s definition of family has always been inclusive … driven by a heartfelt respect for all our clients and real estate consultants. As Illinois’ historic new Marriage Equality laws take effect in June 2014 —and Chicago’s LGBT buyers & sellers begin to form their new families — we know Read more [...]

A network of LGBTQ friendly real estate agents in Illinois. Search profiles of agents of Illinois who can help you with your real estate needs. If you are an LGBTQ friendly real estate agent, you can add your profile to the network.

Step Two North is a sober living home in Chicago, Illinois, just south of the intersection of Montrose and Western Avenues. Its short-term goal for its residents is a foundation for recovery, and its long-term goals include education and career success. Step Two North provides a place to live while Read more [...]

Chicago House operates a range of scattered-site housing programs. These programs are apartment units that are spread out in different areas of Chicago, and usually offer clients rental support, case management services, employment support, and/or other support services. Eligibility requirements for these programs vary and the programs are designed to Read more [...]

In June of 2011, Center on Halsted announced plans with Heartland Alliance to build the Midwest’s first affordable LGBTQ Senior Housing facility on the lot adjacent. The six-story apartment building will include 80 studio and 1-bedroom apartments designed for independent seniors, retail space and community rooms for classes and special Read more [...]