Upcoming Events

September 15 - Taste of Evanston
Connections for the Homeless is a beneficiary of the Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club who will be hosting the 10th annual Taste of Evanston event. In addition to raising funds for Connections, the event offers appetizers, entrees, desserts, and drinks from Evanston's most popular restaurants, breweries, and wine shops to raise funds to support Reba Place Development Corporation Funds and other Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club philanthropic projects. 

Details

• Sept. 15, from 3-6 PM
• Charles Gates Dawes House, 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL
• More information

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Monthly Meetings

Get updates on local and regional developments in affordable housing and on Joining Forces’ work.

• On the first Wednesday of each month, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
• Participate via Zoom or in person.
• Light refreshments will be provided.

Next meeting: September 4
Register here

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Workshops

We aren't offering scheduled workshops at this time. However, if you'd like a personalized workshop for a group, email us to make arrangements. 

Affordable Housing 101

Learn what affordable housing really is, how it benefits communities, and how to remove the barriers that are getting in the way.

Advocacy 101

​Learn what advocacy is, the different ways that you can advocate for affordable housing, and the impact advocacy can have.

Mobilization 101

​Defines "mobilization" and explains how movements for more affordable housing can be made.

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Lobby Day Trip

Lobby Day planning for 2025 will begin in January or February. 

Visit our State Policy page for more information.

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