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Our Impact

Sarah's Circle operates a drop-in Daytime Support Center, a 50-bed Interim Housing program, a Rapid Rehousing program, and a growing number of Permanent Supportive Housing units. Each year, we serve nearly 700 women in need.

694

Women served across all programs

140

Women found more stable and secure housing

299

Women served in Interim Housing

18,250

Nights of shelter provided in 2023

61,950

Meals served in 2023

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Help Us Move in to Sarah’s on Lakeside

Sarah’s on Lakeside, our third building, is on track to be completed in a few short months! This building will have 28 fully furnished studio…


Celebrating Pride

June is Pride Month, and Sarah’s Circle is proud to stand with and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community while also acknowledging the hardships these individuals face.…


Statement on Bring Chicago Home Defeat


Sarah’s Circle Receives $2 Million Gift From the Yield Giving Open Call

On March 19th, 2024, MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving announced Sarah’s Circle as one of the Yield Giving Open Call’s awardees working with people and in…

Hunger Action Month

September is Hunger Action Month, a time to raise awareness about hunger in our communities and take action. For individuals experiencing homelessness, hunger is a daily reality that compounds their struggles. At Sarah’s Circle, we understand that the lack of access to nutritious food is a barrier to stability and well-being, which is why our food program is an essential part of the services we provide.  Hunger and homelessness are deeply intertwined, especially for women facing extreme poverty. According to Feeding America, nearly 34 million people in the U.S. are food insecure. Those experiencing homelessness often face hunger at much...

Take action today to end homelessness for Chicago’s most vulnerable women.

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Why Sarah's Circle?

Since 1979 Sarah’s Circle has been helping women experiencing homelessness. We’re a well-run and financially stable organization that makes good use of the support we receive to help over 700 women each year.

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