Overview
Since opening our doors in 1994, Interfaith House has served over 6,000 homeless men and women in our 64-bed facility. As the organization has grown, we have become a model of recuperative residential care and wraparound services. We fill the crucial gap in care between a hospital stay and complete recovery for the homeless population. Interfaith House is the only agency of its kind in Illinois, and one of only a handful nationwide.
Our Impact
In FY08 (July1, 2007-June 30, 2008) Interfaith House served 298 homeless adults. Throughout the year, we were able to provide these men and women with medical, psychosocial, spiritual, housing, and other vital services. Staff and volunteers were able to offer over 550 educational and therapeutic group sessions on hosing and life skills, substance abuse, and health-related issues. We are proud to report the following service outcomes for our program participants:
- 93% completed their medical recovery plan.
- 93% identified and received assistance with psychosocial issues.
- 73% were placed in stable housing or treatment.
Our Residents
Their Challenges
Many of our residents face multiple medical, economic, and psychosocial challenges. Here is a short list of the common issues in 2008:
65% suffered from a chronic illness, physical or developmental disability
19% suffer from mental illness
25% are living with HIV/AIDS
61% have no income at intake
16% are veterans
50% suffer from addiction
100% are at or below the level of poverty
Demographics:
Gender
76% Male
24% Female
Ethnicity
74% African American
17% Caucasian
7% Hispanic
2% Unknown