We cut the ribbon at our third building, Sarah's on Lakeside!

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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We cut the ribbon at Sarah’s on Lakeside!

On November 7th, we cut the ribbon at our third building, Sarah’s on Lakeside! We had an evening of celebration with an open house and tours of the new facilities, tasty snacks and drinks, and inspiring words from guest speakers, including 46th Ward Alderperson Angela Clay, City of Chicago Department of Housing Commissioner Lissette Castañeda, Illinois State Representative Hoan Huynh, and Sarah’s Circle leadership. Read the Block Club Chicago article about the Ribbon Cutting ceremony here. With the opening of this new building, Sarah’s Circle can now provide Permanent Supportive Housing to 28 more women who were homeless, bringing our total...

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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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