Housing justice begins in the home of seniors

Composed of community- and faith-based groups, housing experts, and seniors, Fix Our Homes Illinois calls on the State of Illinois and City of Chicago to address the dire home repair needs of seniors. 

Why People Need Fix Our Homes Illinois

  • “Right now we’re struggling to pay that credit card with the money that we had to charge for the roof. So it’s a burden… We’re on a fixed income, and it’s a struggle every day.”

    Susan

    62-year-old homeowner, Chicago

  • “If I could have had a grant opportunity, I would still have my mother’s property to leave to my children for an inheritance.“

    Gloria Banks

    Member of Mothers Opposed to Violence Everywhere
    (M.O.V.E)

Who We Are

Fix Our Homes Illinois is a broad-based coalition dedicated to ensuring that Illinois provides low-income older homeowners the resources they need to age safely, comfortably, and affordably at home.

We raise awareness about the growing repair needs of older homeowners, educate seniors about the home-repair services available to them, and advocate for state and city policies that would increase repair resources for older homeowners.

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