CN Railway will donate $750,000 over three years to support three organizations in Chicago’s South Suburbs near the company’s Homewood campus. The funding will advance programs that help individuals and families in the Homewood area who are currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The donation, announced on April 2,[Read More…]
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South Suburban PADS moves to Homewood to better serve its clients
South Suburban Public Action to Deliver Shelter (SSPADS), a local nonprofit that provides aid and shelter to those facing homelessness or housing insecurity, recently moved its offices from Chicago Heights to Homewood to better serve clients and expand staffing capabilities. SSPADS occupies the entire office building at 950 175th Street, a space[Read More…]
Household supplies drive is June 19
PADS volunteers at St. Joseph Church in Homewood are sponsoring a household supplies drive from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, to benefit families in need who are about to transition to their own apartments. This will be a contact-free drive. Donations in bags and boxes will be[Read More…]
Chamber of Commerce heads up 3-village holiday charity effort
The Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce (HACC), in cooperation with the villages of Homewood, Flossmoor and Glenwood, will conduct a charitable drive to support three local groups this holiday season.


