Help empower people to succeed.

Since its inception in 1988, Housing Options has been providing supportive housing to individuals recovering from mental illnesses. Housing Options improves the lives of the people it serves and, by extension, the lives of their families and friends.

There are many ways to contribute to Housing Options. For more information on donating to Housing Options, please call (847) 866-6144 or contact us:

• Donate Online
  Simply click on the "Give" at left and send a donation that will make a positive impact on the lives of those individuals supported by the organization.
• Make an In Kind Donation
  Housing Options fully furnishes every apartment. This includes everything from furniture to kitchen utensils. If donated, these gifts can greatly reduce the expenditures of Housing Options. To make an in kind donation, please contact Diane Bordwell at (847) 866-6144, ext. 14 or Starla Sipkins at (847) 866-6144, ext. 18.

  In Kind Donation Wish List:
  

  • Well loved furniture including dressers, end tables and night stands
  • Gift cards to local grocery stores or discount retailers
  • CTA and RTA fare cards
  • Barbeque grills
• Volunteer
  Housing Options volunteers serve on the board, advisory council, and a variety of interesting committees, and also perform such activities as helping with fall cleanup and spring plantings.
• Educate
  Tell someone you know what you have learned about Housing Options and the work that it does for individuals recovering from mental illnesses and for the community at large. If you would like to invite a Housing Options representative to speak to your community group, please call (847) 866-6144.

“Good causes are easy to identify but good organizations are hard to find. Housing Options has a history we trust and a future we're proud to be a part of.” — Dayle Duchossois