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help with housingA home is a human right – it provides us with shelter, comfort, and a space to learn and grow.
The lack of affordable housing leaves many Chicagoans without the shelter and stability necessary to support them in school, work, and other aspects of their lives. From providing meals to local shelters, to advocating for housing accessibility in our communities, learn more about how your family can support Chicagoans experiencing housing insecurity with Honeycomb at Home: Housing.
We’re in this together
Your gift today helps sustain Honeycomb at Home as a free public resource available to kids, families, and teachers during the COVID-19 crisis. Through enriching self-guided activities, kids learn social responsibility, empathy, and civic action. Lessons that last a lifetime.
Every $35 you donate mobilizes one new volunteer — $100 mobilizes a whole family.
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Community Care
Listen to Talaya's story about her family's experiences with homelessness and how a collection of dolls became her most prized possession, creating comfort and stability during a difficult time.
Take Care Together
COVID-19 creates many obstacles for families in need of stable housing. Watch this video about Allia, a 10 year-old from New York City, and learn about how she experiences remote learning while living at a family shelter.
A Home is a Human Right
Homes provide people with comfort and stability that support them in many ways beyond the basics of shelter. Listen to Vin Shambry’s story about his experience with homelessness growing up and how an overnight school trip helped him feel like a kid again.
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Discover ways to stay uplifted, informed, and inspired, and uplifted right from home.
Health & Wellness
Taking care of our mental and emotional health is just as important as taking care of our physical health. Learn more about how your family can improve the health and happiness of our city.
Art & Culture
Through art and culture, we can celebrate our identities, raise awareness for social issues, and build community connections. Learn how your family can make a difference using creativity to fuel change.
Seniors
Multigenerational connections are a vital part of staying healthy and happy. Learn more about how your family can combat senior isolation, build multigenerational connections, and support older adults in our communities.
Healthy Food & Basic Needs
All families need access to nutritious food and basic necessities to lead healthy and happy lives. Learn how your family can improve food and resource accessibility in Chicago.
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