Chicago House Opens New Englewood Family Homes Building

Chicago House, an organization dedicated to serving people living with HIV, celebrated with elected officials, partners, and community members for the official ribbon-cutting celebration of the new Englewood Family Homes facility. Englewood Family Homes will provide permanent support housing and services for 13 families living with HIV and is located in the heart of an area in the city that continues to experience a disproportionately high rate of new HIV infections. 

“This new facility represents a significant milestone in Chicago House’s ongoing mission to fully support individuals and families living with HIV,” said Michael Herman, Chief Executive Officer at Chicago House. “Englewood Family Homes will provide not only a safe place to live, but also access to essential services that will empower these families to meet their goals and live safely. We are so grateful to all of our partners for standing with us today as we make a lasting commitment to these families and all Chicagoans living with HIV.”

This project was made possible in part by significant contributions from the Chicago Department of Housing, the Illinois Housing Development Authority National Housing Trust Fund, the Illinois Housing Trust Fund and the J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation. Ongoing support for the project will be provided by the Chicago Housing Authority and the AIDS Foundation of Chicago. In addition to housing services, the agency will provide employment and prevention supports including HIV testing and linkage to crucial care and social services. The office space will also serve a housing team that manages nearly 500 units of scattered site and residential housing for those living with HIV and experiencing homelessness. 

"The opening of Englewood Family Homes is a testament to the power of community-driven solutions. This facility will provide crucial support to families in need, offering not just housing, but a foundation for stability and growth," said Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton. "These kinds of initiatives close gaps in people’s basic needs and contribute to the overall well-being of our neighborhoods."

Through projects like these, the organization is committed to playing a critical role in eliminating new HIV infections and supporting the Getting to Zero Illinois Plan by 2030, understanding that having access to stable housing is key to ending this epidemic.