Paint & Sip FUNdraiser
Join us for a Paint and Sip Night filled with fun, raffles, split the pot collections.
Our artist Cliff from SYP Parties will walk you through step by step of painting one of a few design options.
Advance Registration & Payment through our Event sign up will be required. RSVPing to this event does not secure a seat at the event.
BYOB event
Adults Only
Refreshments and Snacks will be served
Doors will open at 6:30
Class begins at 7pm
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Save the Date for AH's next Narcan Training on June 25th
Our fellow warriors in the fight to slow overdose deaths, HERO, will be on site with their Hidden In Plain Sight Trailer providing free tours to parents, guardians, educators, friends and families on the signs of drug use in our young people.
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Gratitude.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
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Loaves and Fishes Closet Amazon wishlist
Because everyone deserves a second chance, even if it's the 10th second chance.
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Almost Home Softball league
Each player is also collecting non-perishables to keep our pantry stocked. Food is going quickly but we have gracious supporters like this to keep food coming in as quickly as it goes out.
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Some Bunny Loves You
Joi, Patty, and I all agree it was a really smooth night, and everyone left with full bellies.
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Last night’s #StoneSoupKitchen
Even if I was only there for 45 mins, I can see and feel the impact of what we’ve done here. Our friends look forward to this. There was laughter echoing through the basement everytime I came down the stairs. I know for some people, this is where they come to feel appreciated, heard, and valued. We are as excited to see our guests each week as they are to be there.
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Remember our friend Tim?
Tim has done the hard work and we are so darn proud of him. Let's shower him with love.
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Just in case you needed another reason to celebrate with us
Here is calendar year 2021 summary of our impact on overdose prevention. And we hope to surpass these numbers, this year! More Narcan on the streets, in homes, and purses and backpacks, is the best and fastest way to slow opioid overdose deaths of our loved ones.
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HERO's Hidden in Plain Sight Trailer season kicks off APRIL 2nd in New Lenox!
Anyone (18+) is welcome to come take a tour and pick up some Narcan. You can't prevent an overdose from happening, but you can be prepared to save someone's life if they do!
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This is love.
Another fantastic time at our #StoneSoupKitchen last night! We had 28 guests, and 3 of those faces were new.
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dashboards in our tracking software…nerd alert
Last Night’s service isn’t included yet. But as of last week, we have served 450 guests at our Saturday dinner services.
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A trip down memory lane
Tomorrow, March 14th, we will be celebrating our seventh birthday here at Almost Home Chicago. I thought that this was the perfect opportunity to remind you of how we came to be…
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Almost Home Fun Fact:
In the spring of 2015, I started my work with AH. I knew that we would need a logo of sorts, so I put my husband and oldest daughter to work (both are artists).
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Need another reason to celebrate with us?
Yesterday, 3/14 was also the official announcement of my role as Board President of Almost Home on year ago. Anyone else see the beautiful irony in my anniversary coinciding with the organization’s birthday? Very serendipitous.
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Our volunteers tonight rocked it, as always.
At my last count we had 28 guests, including a few new faces. Many of our friends even walk from miles away to enjoy dinner with us on Saturdays.
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We had a beautiful time at #StoneSoupKitchen last night.
Our food team dedicated their time in honor of Anthony Richko III, who passed away very unexpectedly a few days ago, at just 20 years old.
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For those asking about our friend Tim:
He is continuing to do FANTASTIC!
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Will you join us next week?
We had 32 guests - That number includes 5 new faces, and that's super exciting!
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When she fled her abuser, she left everything behind.
We were able to put her and the children in a safe place while she found an apartment.
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