Safe housing assistance
Temporary, step-down housing support with approved payments made directly to landlords.
Chicago citywide · Nonprofit housing support
A Safe Place to Begin Again
Housing assistance, individualized case management, and lasting connections for Chicago individuals and families facing homelessness or domestic violence.
Your safety comes first. In immediate danger, call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233. If someone may monitor your phone or computer, consider using a safer device.
Safe contact guidanceA planned pathway
Our Approach
- 01Crisis
- 02Housing
- 03Case Management
- 04Step-Down Assistance
- 05Independence
- 06Follow-Up
A proposed sequence, adapted to each household. Services have not yet begun.
What we do
Support for the whole journey home
Mack Community Housing Program helps Chicago individuals and families experiencing homelessness or domestic violence move from crisis toward lasting stability.
Individualized case management
A dedicated plan built around each household's housing, income, family, and wellness goals.
Connections that last
Links to employment, education, financial literacy, childcare, transportation, legal, and community resources.
Services are being prepared and have not yet begun. Details about our program launch and first program cohort are on the Our Programs page.
Give securely
Help a household find its footing
Gifts may support housing stabilization, move-in essentials, transportation, and case management as we launch our first program cohort. Give once or monthly.
Card details are entered only in the secure payment form.
Accountability
Transparency & Governance
Our approach to oversight and responsible use of resources.
- Nonprofit status
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit status; official confirmation documents are not posted here.
- Oversight
- A three-member Board of Directors and an outside accountant.
- Housing payments
- Approved housing assistance is planned to be paid directly to landlords.
- Spending controls
- Expenditures over $1,000 require two-person authorization.
Annual reports, IRS filings, and financial information are not yet available on this site. They will be added when available and approved for publication.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
A stable home can change what comes next.
Your support can help prepare housing assistance and individualized services for Chicago households facing crisis.