News
The best medicine? Having a place to live
Adequate shelter is one of the basic necessities of life -- and a key determinant to a person’s health and...
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Blog
Outreach
What You Helped Us Accomplish in 2017
As the year's end approaches, we are so grateful for our supporters, volunteers, and partnering organizations who make it possible...
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People You Should Know
“It’s about uplifting lives”
Our Jobs Club is led by CHI volunteers Anna Ginsberg and Wahid Rashid. Wahid brings to our program decades of experience...
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News
CHI featured in New Eastside News
New Eastside News reporter Angela Gagnon recently came to our Wednesday meal and spoke with CHI founder Jacqueline Hayes, volunteers...
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People You Should Know
Cecelia Burokas
Cecelia Burokas joined CHI this past Spring to direct our Adult Learning program. Currently, the program serves between 30 and...
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Success Stories
Kenny’s Story
Earlier this summer, CHI guest Kenny Simmons shared happy news with us: He got the job he'd applied for and...
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Outreach
Sep 12, 2017
This was an interesting mix. A couple I felt we could assist if we could get them to the meal...
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Success Stories
Lamont Simmons
Lamont is a very creative person. He is involved with CHI’s Gardening Cub and is designing a butterfly garden at...
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Success Stories
Rodney Hall
CHI has a nice laid-back relaxing environment. They welcome you with open arms, and it feels like home here each...
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Success Stories
Vernon Esmond
When I first entered the smoking program I thought that there would be hollering and they would be making me...
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Success Stories
Barry Gold
Barry Gold is a regular guest of The Chicago Help Initiative (CHI) and an avid photographer. Barry’s photographs have been...
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Photo Gallery
CHI 2017 Fundraiser Photos
Our annual fundraiser was held on Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 at the Montgomery Club in Chicago.
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