Empowering Communities

Our Community

Onward Neighborhood House is a community hub that provides support, resources, and assistance to all who need a helping hand. We began our work West Town in 1893. Today, Onward House proudly serves the northwest side of Chicago including Belmont Cragin and the surrounding neighborhoods of Austin, Hanson Park and Portage Park as well as Logan Square, Hermosa, and Montclare. We have partnership sites for Early Childhood Education and Family Support in the Austin neighborhood. The Bounce, our retail accelerator, is in Logan Square.

Impact

At Onward House, individuals and families can get assistance with their immediate needs and long-term goals through our unique blend of services. Our core programming includes Early Childhood Education, School Age, Adult Education, and Food Pantry. Onward House impacts over 950 children and families (approximately 5,500 individuals) annually. Click below to read our 2020 – 2021 Program Highlights.

Our Stories

Our community is full of remarkable individuals who inspire our work here at Onward House. We chose to highlight a few stories that show not only successful outcomes but how we work within the community every day.