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Ending homelessness for women in Chicago since 1979.

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Interested in getting involved with Sarah's Circle this autumn? We've got a few ideas for you!

Swipe through to check them out, then click the link in our bio to get started! by @sarahscirclechi

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Growing up in Chicago, Ms. Felicia lived many place around the US, before returning and finding she'd been priced out of her old neighborhood. That's when she was connected to Sarah's Circle Interim Housing Program in 2024, and later moved into her own Permanent Supportive Housing unit. Thorugh various physical health challenges, PSH has given Ms. Felicia a place to thrive and build community. "I'm really blessed. And I'm grateful. And I just want to give back what I've been given.”

"Sarah Circle has empowered me. We have women empowerment groups. I feel more confident. My physical and mental challenges, they don't seem so out of reach anymore. I feel good. Sarah Circle has done that.”

We love to see Ms. Felicia's dazzeling smile greet us each day! by @sarahscirclechi

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a month ago

Research show that 90–95% of people in supportive housing remain stably housed long-term. Why? Because supportive housing provides:

- Stable housing first
- Person-centered services
- Long-term support for stability

At Sarah's Circle, we see every day the benefits supportive housing provides to the women we serve and our Uptown community.

During Supportive Housing Week (Aug 24–28), communities across the country will engage members of Congress while they’re back in their home districts, bringing them face-to-face with the impact of supportive housing. Join us by contacting your elected officials and telling them to support policies that expand supportive housing efforts. It’s a solution that works for people AND communities.

Learn more from @csh.solutions

#supportivehousingworks by @sarahscirclechi

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2 months ago

Dream community advisory board rotation 💫 🥰 Special thank you to our Lakeview and Uptown partners for joining our amazing conversation. We're sharing vital resources across neighborhoods and bringing together the people changing our communities. Check out the star power below:

EZRA @ezramultiservicecenter
One Northside violence prevention team @onenorthside
Montrose Behavioral health
Care for Friends @careforfriends
Sarah’s Circle @sarahscirclechi
JASC @jasc_chicago
Uptown Voice of the People @voicechicago by @sarahscirclechi

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3 days ago

Coats, Coats, Coats! We're so grateful for the recent donation of over 250 new winter coats from the @revaanddavidloganfoundation! Your generosity will help us keep women experiencing homelessness warm through Chicago's icy winters. by @sarahscirclechi

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4 days ago

Our Executive Director Angela Lopez, Director of External Resources Kathleen Molnar, and Development Manager Jojo Palmer attended the Mastering Nonprofit Development course this week at @kelloggschool. The classes entailed a wide range of subjects, including giving trends, board engagement, building trust, and so much more. They look forward to bringing what they learned to Sarah's Circle! by @sarahscirclechi

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10 days ago

Please welcome Asella (she/her), our new Communications Associate on the Development team!

Before moving to Chicago and joining the team at Sarah's Circle, Asella was the Marketing & Communications Manager for Beth Am Synagogue in Baltimore, MD. She also served as the BAYITT Coordinator, planning activities, Shabbat dinners, and social gatherings for Jewish young adults.

Asella is dedicated to working for non-profits committed to building stronger, supportive communities. "I'm thrilled to join an organization that's become a cornerstone to the Uptown neighborhood. Sarah's Circle does life changing, world repairing work, and I'm honored to play a small part in that process!".

Beyond work, she loves cats, reading gothic fantasy novels, craft projects, spending time in nature, going to baseball games (Let's Go O's!), and hosting Shabbat dinner. She enjoys volunteering with Repair the World Chicago and serves on the JUF Young Leadership Division's Volunteer Committee. by @sarahscirclechi

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10 days ago

Please welcome Dena to our Associates Board!

"I am honored to join the Board to support Sarah's Circle's mission and make a positive impact on the women in our community!" by @sarahscirclechi

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17 days ago

Thank you to the BlackRock Chicago Gives Committee for donating gorgeous floral arrangements to our clients. These truly brightened their day! by @sarahscirclechi

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21 days ago

It was wonderful stopping by Sarah’s Circle’s annual block party last weekend! Neighbors came together for an afternoon of food, music, activities, and good old-fashioned block party fun. Lakeside was truly filled with love, laughter, and community.

A special early congratulations to Kathy Ragnar on her retirement from Sarah’s Circle! We’re incredibly grateful for Kathy’s years of dedicated service and her commitment to providing housing and supportive services to women during some of their most vulnerable times of need. Her work has made a lasting impact on so many women and on our broader community.

Thank you to Kathy and the entire Sarah’s Circle team for all that you do and for another wonderful celebration! 💜 by @sarahscirclechi

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24 days ago

We are incredibly thankful to the IL CU Women's Leadership Group (or Galena Girls, as they are fondly referred to), for selecting Sarah's Circle as their 2026 conference charity recipient!

The IL CU Women's Leadership Group was formed in 2007 to provide an educational and networking opportunity designed exclusively for women executives and decisionmakers in the credit union industry. Every year, they select a new charity to highlight and we're incredibly grateful to have been selected.

The Galena Girls is made up of 44 credit union executives and partner vendors, who came together and personally donated $25,000 to support our mission of ending homelessness for women in Chicago. Thank you to Kim Nichols, AVP Member Experience with @numarkcu for personally delivering the donation last week! by @sarahscirclechi

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24 days ago

Our 2nd Annual Block Party last weekend was a hit! Who doesn't love an afternoon of community, sweet treats, and face painting?!

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate our community and Kathy's recent retirement as Executive Director and transition to part-time Managing Director for Property Development!

Shout out to our wonderful volunteers and staff, @46thwardchi, @gigsbyheart, @circesteem, and the very funny @clownswithoutborders! by @sarahscirclechi

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25 days ago