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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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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…


You can help us expand our Permanent Supportive Housing program and ensure more women have safe, stable homes

Celebrate Giving Season by Supporting Sarah’s Circle

For over 40 years, Sarah’s Circle has been dedicated to ending homelessness for women in Chicago. We know this work takes time and persistence, but…


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…

A Month of Festive Fun and Giving Back with the Associates Board

Our Associates Board spent a meaningful weekend with Sarah’s Circle, combining fun, fundraising, and hands-on service to support our mission. The weekend kicked off with our largest-ever “Sweaters” event at Lincoln Tap, where attendees wore their ugliest holiday sweaters and mingled, participated in raffles, and enjoyed delicious food and drinks. The event was a festive celebration of community, and thanks to the generosity of all who attended, it was our most successful Sweaters event to date, and we raised over $2,600! But the giving didn’t stop there. The Associates Board also volunteered their time in the kitchen, cooking and serving...

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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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