“It was the worst of times, but it was, in its way, the best of times as well. The plague had come to Chicago and those of us who lost our partners, family members, and friends early on came together at a community meeting…With unbridled passion, we moved forward quickly, establishing a plan to create a group home and support services to assist those in most need. For some of us, our goal was to create programming that we ourselves might someday need. Looking back, what we accomplished within a short time frame was amazing”
~ Thom Dombkowski, Founder and Former Executive Director
On February 24, 1986, Chicago House welcomed residents to our first building in Uptown. We rally around this milestone with a dedicated day of giving to raise critical support for our residents through an agency-wide Client Fund, which provides a responsive safety net.
In honor of our founders who laid the foundation for our life-changing services, Chicago House’s Giving Day helps turn houses into homes for our residents. Join us by making a donation in recognition of the heroic efforts of our team, past and present, who are committed to making a difference.