Renaissance is accredited by CARF International. CARF International accreditation demonstrates a program’s quality, transparency, and commitment to the satisfaction of the persons served. CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services.1

A Taste of Hope - Wine Testing Benefit

Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased using the link below:

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Don't forget to get in on the action with our 50/50 raffle (winner need not be present to win).  Raffle tickets are $20 each or $50 for three tickets. 50% of the raffle total benefits the agency, and the winner will receive 50% of the pot.

"Online raffle ticket purchases end October 19th at 10:00pm"

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Questions? Contact Sandra at srobinson@rssichicago.org

We look forward to seeing you there!

Stand Up for the Homeless at Zanies

A wonderful night was had by all. New and old friends were there, and many laughs were had by all. Thanks to Zanies and all that supported this event. See you next year!

A Day in the Life of a Case Manager

Virtual Speaker Series

Monica Richmond - a Team Leader for our Supportive Housing Outreach Team – discusses what a "typical" day looks like for our Case Managers. Renaissance's Clinical Director, Erica Ernst, and Executive Director, Michael Banghart joined Monica for this conversation.

The Renaissance Living Room
 A Virtual Series

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The Renaissance Living Room is an alternative to hospitals or the police when you’re having a mental health crisis or just too stressed and overwhelmed to cope, in a safe, home-like atmosphere. Why do we need The Living Room and how it helps will be discussed.

Featuring Dr. Thomas D. Huggett, Medical Director - Mobile Health, Lawndale Christian Health Center, and Loren Phillips, Team Leader of The Renaissance Living Room. This will be moderated by Michael Banghart, Executive Director of Renaissance Social Services. 

Conversation on Homelessness:

How to Help Our Homeless Neighbors
 A Virtual Series

What do you do when you encounter a homeless person? Many people are unsure of how to help our most vulnerable neighbors and this Conversation answers this question and more.

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Featuring Richard Rowe, Chairperson of the Lived Experience Commission, and Senior Program Manager at CSH, Connie Bacon, and Michael Banghart, Renaissance’s Executive Director

Conversation on Homelessness: Finding Home 

A Virtual Series

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Featuring Lillian and Ray, two Renaissance Program Participants, and Michael Banghart, Renaissance’s Executive Director

Conversation on Homelessness: Why

Housing Makes Cents (Sense)

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A Virtual Series

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          Betsy Benito, Principal Consultant, High Ground Partners, LLC

          Richard Day, University of Chicago Booth School of Business

          Michael Banghart, Executive Director, Renaissance Social Services

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Betsy Benito, Richard Day and Michael Banghart will discuss why ending homelessness is not only ethically correct, but why it also makes financial sense. 

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Conversation on Ending Homelessness

A Virtual Series

  Sol Flores, Deputy Governor, State of Illinois, and Michael Banghart, Renaissance’s Executive Director will discuss the issues surrounding homelessness and the steps being taken to end it.