Homelessness and poverty are rising at alarming rates — but with your support, hope is within reach. At A Safe Haven Foundation, we believe everyone deserves a second chance. We work to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty by providing housing, job training, and the tools people need to rebuild their lives.
Homelessness and poverty are reaching unprecedented levels — but behind every number is a person, a family, a veteran, a child, waiting for a chance. At A Safe Haven Foundation, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to rebuild their life. With your support, hope is within reach. Together, we can break the cycle by providing housing, job training, and the tools people need to achieve lasting stability.
Homelessness more than doubled from 2023 to 2024. (Chicago Coalition for the Homeless)
Chicago saw homelessness triple in 2024. Black Illinoisans are nearly 8 times more likely to experience homelessness (National Alliance to End Homelessness)
Individuals experiencing homelessness have a life expectancy nearly 18 years shorter (NHCHC Fact Sheet).
11.9% of Illinois residents live below the poverty line (U.S. Census Bureau)
Extreme poverty rose nearly 3% from 2021 to 2022 (UIC Illinois Poverty Report)
Many families must choose between housing, food, and medicine — essentials no one should have to sacrifice.
We have a responsibility to act. Addressing homelessness is not only the right thing to do — it is essential for social justice, especially as marginalized communities bear the greatest burden.
We partner with government agencies, private companies, and nonprofits to expand our impact. Collaboration is at the heart of our work — because lasting change happens when communities come together.
Your generosity opens the door to safety, healing, and opportunity. When you give, you are not just donating — you are helping a parent find safety with their children, a veteran find purpose, or a young adult start again. Your gift is the first step in someone’s journey home
Support our mission hands-on by volunteering your time or leading a service project with your organization.
Your generous donation can be a life-changing gift for someone in need. With your support, we can empower our most vulnerable neighbors to rise from homelessness and embrace new beginnings.
Your time and effort can make a world of difference. Join us in creating a brighter future for our community. Together, we can make lasting change.
A Safe Haven Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals in crisis through treatment, housing, support services, and career pathways. By joining our efforts, you become part of a powerful force for change, impacting lives and the fabric of our city, turning setbacks into stories of resilience, hope, and opportunity.
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 36-4444200
