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.
704
Women served across all programs in 2024
181
Women found more stable and secure housing in 2024
197
Women served in Interim Housing in 2024
18,250
Nights of shelter provided in 2024
61,950
Meals served in 2024
Latest News
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Winter Walk event. Save the date for Sunday March 8th of 2026 and join us at…
“Skinny” Budget Proposal Could Cut Major Funding
On Friday, May 2nd the Trump Administration released a “skinny” budget request that will cut United States Department of Housing and Development (HUD) spending by 44%. HUD…
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…
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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Sarah's Circle
4838 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60640
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Sarah's Circle is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (tax ID #36-3043662). Contributions are received from individuals, foundations, and corporations and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Copyright © 2025.