Dear Onward House Supporters, Welcome to the first edition of our quarterly newsletter – I’m excited to share with you the incredible progress we’ve made and give you a glimpse of the great things on the horizon for Onward Neighborhood House. Our year-round Early Childhood and School Age programs had a busy summer, with some … Continue reading Onward House Fall 2024 Newsletter
PBS News Hour Profiles Onward House for Feature on Migrants Arriving in Chicago
In the run-up to the 2024 Democratic National Convention being hosted in Chicago this week, PBS News Hour visited Onward House on August 13th as part of a report on the local influx of migrants from Latin America since summer of 2022. PBS journalist Ryan Connelly Holmes interviewed participant Estefania Riera about her migration experience, … Continue reading PBS News Hour Profiles Onward House for Feature on Migrants Arriving in Chicago
A 2020 Note from the Great Depression: Marion’s Story
A letter from a woman who came to Onward House in West Town for support over 80 years ago during the great depression.