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Stories of Impact & Hope
Welcome to the Renaissance Blog — a space where we share powerful stories, community highlights, and fresh perspectives on housing, homelessness, and human resilience.



A Taste of Hope: Where Wine Meets Purpose
Event Details 📍 Lu sh Wine & Spirits, 1412 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago 📅 Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 🎟 Tick ets & Raffle: Purchase Here Every sip tells a story. Every ticket fuels hope. Ready to make a difference? 👉 Purchase Event Tickets | Buy 50/50 Raffle Tickets An evening of community, compassion, and change in Chicago On Thursday, November 6 , Renaissance Social Services will host its annual wine-tasting benefit, A Taste of Hope , at Lush Wine &

Renaissance Chicago
5 days ago2 min read


Emelin and Her Family, Two Years Later.
Emelin and Her Family, Two years later To say that Emelin’s two children are happy, active, and thriving barely begins to capture the beautiful life blossoming within their home. During a recent visit, the joy was palpable — laughter echoed through the rooms, and the deep, unshakable bond between mother and children radiated love at every turn. Their connection isn’t just close — it’s a testament to a home built on hope, strength, and unwavering devotion. When we first met Em

Renaissance Chicago
Oct 202 min read


Strategies for Ending Homelessness in Chicago: A Community-Driven Approach
Hey everyone! So, let's talk about something really important: ending homelessness in Chicago. It's a big problem, right? Like, thousands...

Renaissance Chicago
Sep 256 min read


Emergency Housing Chicago: Resources and Support
Finding a safe place to live can be really tough, especially when you are in a crisis. If you are looking for emergency housing Chicago,...

Renaissance Chicago
Sep 256 min read


Greetings from Lawson House: Meet Jewel
Jewel’s apartment is lined with carefully tended flowers and tomato plants and full of natural light, highlighting his snazzy brown...

Renaissance Chicago
Sep 52 min read


Participant Stories: Meet Vernesha
Vernesha taking in the view from her new apartment. Built in 1931, Lawson House is a gorgeous Art Deco landmark in the Gold Coast. The...

Renaissance Chicago
Sep 42 min read


Golub Capital Board Fellow Serves as a Nonprofit Board Director to Help Prevent and End Homelessness
Richard Day, MBA ’20, served as a Golub Capital Board Fellow at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2019-20 for...

Renaissance Chicago
May 16 min read


The connection between mental health issues and homelessness can't be ignored
Published by Michael Banghart and John Pfeiffer in Crain's Chicago Business on August 12, 2024. After years of hard work to reduce...

Renaissance Chicago
Apr 112 min read


New Triage/Bridge Housing Complex Opening Soon
One of the new units opening at the Triage/Bridge Housing Program Chicago's affordable housing crisis continues to worsen. As of March...

Renaissance Chicago
Mar 261 min read
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