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 we’re in it for the long haul—committed to ensuring that every woman has a safe, permanent place to call home. At the heart of our work is Permanent Supportive Housing. This is more than just a solution to homelessness; it’s a lifeline. By combining stable, affordable housing with vital services like case management, workshops, and access to resources, Permanent Supportive Housing gives women the tools they need to heal, rebuild, and thrive. This year, we…
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. Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) community often face discrimination in many areas of their lives, and housing is no exception. Compared to non-LGBTQ+ people, this group has higher rates of poverty, lower rates of homeownership, and higher rates of homelessness. (Williams Institute, UCLA) These individuals also face an array of stigma that undermines their ability to have stable, safe, and affordable housing. Within shelter systems, many transgender individuals have been…
32nd Annual Winter Walk
Join Sarah’s Circle for our 32nd annual Winter Walk: A Mile in Her Shoes on February 25th from 1-3pm at Uplift Community High School! This event highlights the harsh reality of women’s homelessness during the deadly cold of Chicago’s winters. Your support can make the difference between a woman struggling to survive alone on the street and a woman who is safe and warm in her own bed. The day starts with a short program, which will lead to everyone splitting up into groups to be led on a mile-long walk through Uptown. You will stop four times on this…
