Onward Neighborhood House is Celebrating 129 Years of Support to Chicagoans

Our mission is to 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.

Now Enrolling! Take a virtual tour of our childcare classrooms

Early Childhood Education
On-site childcare (ages 2 – 5)
Learn at home (ages 0- 5)

School Age
Childcare and tutoring (ages 5 – 12)

Adults
English Classes
GED Classes (not currently offered)
Computer Classes

Support

We provide food and basic supplies through a food pantry, and connections to resources and other partnership organizations.

Food Pantry Hours and NEW Location: 5433 W. Diversey Ave, (Diversey and Long). The Food Pantry is open every Thursday from 3 – 6 PM.

Free Resources and Services for Immigrants, Refugees, and New Arrivals: Call Roxana Montesdeoca (708) 320-1570

CommunityHealth at Onward House: Call (773) 395-990

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Economic

We provide opportunities for those looking to expand their skills .

Computer Classes
Citizenship Classes

Work at Onward House

The success of Onward Neighborhood House is made possible by the generosity of our donors.

With 81% 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.

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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.

Impact

At Onward House, individuals and families access programs that serve 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 our Food Pantry. Onward House serves over 950 children and families (approximately 5,500 individuals) annually.

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.