Housing Opportunities for Women (HOW)
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
Housing Opportunities for Women (HOW) is a mid-sized nonprofit based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1983 to pursue permanent solutions to homelessness. The organization combines prevention efforts with the expansion of affordable, supportive housing and individualized services to help people regain stability. It operates under a Housing First approach, prioritizing rapid housing and then providing tools for success and self-sufficiency. HOW's mission is to empower women, children, and families to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness. Its philosophy views housing as a fundamental right and emphasizes respectful, ethical, client-centered support that fosters autonomy and long-term self-sufficiency.