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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.
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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