The Foundation for Homan Square (FHS) is excited to announce the launch of the upcoming Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) development in Homan Square. The project will include the development of 21 new units of affordable and accessible units… Read More »New Permanent Supportive Housing Project
When Sears filed for bankruptcy last fall, many Chicagoans found themselves reminiscing about its glory days, particularly in North Lawndale, on the city’s West Side, where the retailer’s… Read More »New York Times: Former Sears Complex Returns as a Beacon in a Chicago Neighborhood
Dear Friends, Chicago is going through challenging times. The city’s place in the national spotlight is often focused on our worst moments. Despite the well-publicized… Read More »Stronger, Together: Letter from the Executive Director
With a new board of directors, dedicated partners, and a timely strategic plan, the Foundation for Homan Square (FHS) is on strong footing to build… Read More »2018: New plans, partners, and momentum
Since the first seeds broke through the soil, the Homan Rails Farm has inspired collaborations for work, education, and healthy eating. The latest partnership has… Read More »Homan Rails Farm nurtures collaborations
No organization has been a stronger or longer-lived partner at Homan Square than Family Focus Lawndale. Family Focus is an original partner at Homan Square… Read More »Family Focus Forever
This summer ten aspiring filmmakers from Free Spirit Media (FSM) produced documentaries with the support of journalists from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Over… Read More »Free Spirit Media developing documentary filmmakers
The YWCA North Lawndale’s commitment to empowerment is constantly defying expectations. Recently they hosted a Career and Resource Fair to address the various needs of… Read More »YWCA empowers job seekers
No community can thrive without the arts. Artists and creators play an important role in helping to define the shared life of a community and… Read More »Gallery Nights
