You don’t want to miss the debut performance of

On Any Given Day
The Social Construction of Homelessness

Written & Directed by Award-Winning Playwright
Dr. Yolanda Nieves
Saturday, May 19th from 6:00pm-8:30pm at the
First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge
418 W. Touhy Avenue,
Park Ridge, IL 60068

This original play artfully depicts the challenges that individuals experiencing homelessness face on any given day. Dr. Nieves weaves the true stories of those who made Humboldt Park Social Services their home until they were able to achieve stable housing on their own. We invite you to participate in this powerful debut and learn more about the active role you can play in supporting stable homes which drive thriving communities.

Purchase your tickets online today

or contact Jennie Dye at 773-398-0147

HPSS changes its name

Our new name as of January 1, 2012 will be:

Center for Changing Lives

Supported Homes, Thriving Communities

Are you ready to change lives?

Your gift this holiday season will double! Donate today.

All donations will be matched dollar for dollar through the end of 2011 via our generous sponsor.

  • Emergency Services

    • $1000 houses a family in transition for 1 whole month
    • $300 runs our kitchen for 1 day (144 meals)
    • $25 heats & lights a transitional apartment for 1 week

  • Prevention Services

    • $260 provides a holiday ham for 200 families
    • $150 transports food and furniture for 1 month

  • Supportive Services

    • $2125 houses our supportive center for 1 month
    • $475 houses our supportive center for 8 hours

  • In 2010, HPSS served:

    • 1,472 individuals, of which 39% were children.
    • 62% of clients that exited our Family Interim Housing Program moved into permanent housing.
    • 75% of employment program participants increased their skills through job readiness training and 34% increased their income through employment.
    • Our soup kitchen served over 24,094 meals!
    • 82% of clients at imminent risk of homelessness were stabilized and did not become homeless.
I feel hope when I enter HPSS doors. - Debra

I feel hope when I enter
HPSS doors. - Debra

HPSS is little agency making a big impact.

We successfully provide a range of services that meet immediate needs, encourage life changing choices, and support long-term stability. 

In one hour we can provide a meal, but in one year we can change a life.