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Celebrating 127+ Years of Human Services
We open doors to improve lives and uplift communities through educational, economic ,and support services.
Education
Education is the cornerstone of Onward Neighborhood House programming. We provide educational opportunities for all ages.
Support
Onward House provides support to families in crisis through a Food Pantry, and connections to resources and other partnership organizations.
Workforce
Onward House provides job readiness classes and one-on-one assistance for job seekers, as well as computer classes and resources for entrepreneurs.
The success of Onward Neighborhood House is made possible by the generosity of our donors.
With 79% of our budget directly supporting our program expenses, we promise to make the most of every dollar given. Donate online now or click here for other ways to help our mission.
Our Community
We are a trusted human services and resource center in Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago. By developing deep bonds with the families in our area, we are able to effectively provide a welcoming, safe space and holistic educational and social services that increase the self-sufficiency of the residents in our community. Language and technology literacy is a critical need in Belmont Cragin. Low literacy translates into lost wages, foregone promotions, unemployment and the likelihood of government assistance.
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Impact
Onward is dedicated to empowering communities through direct service and education. That means we dedicate our programs to serve individuals and their families, to foster the security and stability they need to open doors.
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Our Stories
Here are a few of the remarkable individuals who inspire our work here at Onward. We chose to highlight a few stories that show not only successful outcomes but how we work within the community every day.