H.O.M.E.
H.O.M.E. is a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 that provides intergenerational housing, home repair, moving assistance, and shopping transportation free of charge to low-income seniors on Chicago's South and West sides, primarily through two owned intergenerational residences.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersChicago, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What H.O.M.E. does
H.O.M.E. (Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the Elderly) is a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 that serves low-income seniors, with a particular focus on Chicago's South and West side neighborhoods. Its core offerings consist of an intergenerational housing model delivered through owned residences — Pat Crowley House (opened 1982) and Nathalie Salmon House (opened 1994), with Blackhawk Manor as a third property — in which seniors live alongside young adult resident assistants and, in some configurations, grandfamilies (grandparents raising grandchildren). Adjacent service lines include the Upkeep and Repair program (the only city-funded senior home repair program in Chicago for low-income seniors, serving about 300 older homeowners annually), a wheelchair-accessible Shopping Bus providing over 2,500 trips per year to seniors in 30+ buildings, a Moving Assistance program, and Weatherization services.
All services are delivered free of charge to low-income seniors. The business model relies on individual donations, foundation grants, government grants, and a flagship annual fundraising event (the Good Life Gala, which cleared its $100,000 goal in 2024). Pricing is structured entirely around donor gift levels (e.g., $25, $100, $500, $2,500, $5,000) rather than service fees. Distribution is direct, through owned properties and mobile programs, supplemented by referral relationships with aldermen, social service agencies, healthcare providers, and a 40+-organization statewide coalition (Fix Our Homes Illinois) that H.O.M.E. leads and which helped secure a $3.5 million state budget earmark for the Home Modification Program.
The organization has 11-50 employees, is governed by a Board chaired by Christian Harris with Gail Schechter as Executive Director, and was co-founded by Michel and Lilo Salmon (the namesake of Nathalie Salmon House). It is distinguished from peer senior service nonprofits by its intergenerational operating model, its SAGECare Platinum LGBTQ-affirming housing certification, and its unusually active policy and coalition-building function — codified in 2025 with the hire of a first-ever Director of Advocacy and Neighborhood Engagement. Forward growth is anchored by a planned 74-unit Washington Park intergenerational residence co-developed with The Renaissance Collaborative and an assistance role with One Roof Chicago's LGBTQ-centered intergenerational community.
H.O.M.E. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- H.O.M.E.
- Legal name
- Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the Elderly
- Website
- https://homeseniors.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- H.O.M.E. is a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 that provides intergenerational housing, home repair, moving assistance, and shopping transportation free of charge to low-income seniors on Chicago's South and West sides, primarily through two owned intergenerational residences.
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H.O.M.E. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Senior Affordable Housing and Aging Services
- NAICS
- Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331)
- SIC
- Services-Social Services (8300), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)
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Where H.O.M.E. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chicago
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices6 records
Markets served
H.O.M.E. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others
Revenue model
- Individual Donations: H.O.M.E. receives donations from individuals at various levels ($25-$5,000 for specific programs). The organization has a strong donor base that supports its annual Good Life Gala and ongoing operations.
- Special Events: Annual Good Life Gala fundraising event. The 2024 gala exceeded $100,000 fundraising goal. Individual tickets sold for $200. Matching gift opportunities are offered during events.
- Coalition Building & Advocacy: H.O.M.E. leads the Fix Our Homes Illinois coalition working to secure legislative funding for senior home repair programs. The Governor earmarked $3.5 million in the state budget for the Home Modification Program.
- Grants & Foundations: The organization receives grant funding from foundations and government sources. EIN: 36-3172591. The organization was awarded its first grant from Chicago Foundation for Women.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | One time/ perpetual license | $25 funds a community activity or recreational event for residents |
| Other | One time/ perpetual license | $100 provides safe transportation to the grocery store for 12 seniors |
| Other | One time/ perpetual license | $500 covers cost to move one senior to more accommodating housing |
| Other | One time/ perpetual license | $2,500 covers full cost of labor, materials, and service fees for a major repair |
| Other | One time/ perpetual license | $5,000 covers 6-months of affordable rent for a senior resident |
| Other | One time/ perpetual license | $200 individual ticket for Good Life Gala |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels9 records
H.O.M.E. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
H.O.M.E. provides free intergenerational affordable housing, affordable home repair, wheelchair-accessible shopping transportation, moving assistance, and weatherization services to low-income seniors in Chicago, supported by a Community Advisory Council and the Fix Our Homes Illinois advocacy coalition. All services are delivered directly to seniors in their homes, at H.O.M.E.-owned residential properties, or via mobile programs, primarily serving Chicago's South and West side neighborhoods.
Product overview
H.O.M.E. is a non-profit organization offering a unified suite of housing and support services for low-income seniors in Chicago. Its core offerings include intergenerational housing at two residences (Nathalie Salmon House and Pat Crowley House), along with essential support programs including an Upkeep and Repair Program (the only city-funded senior home repair program in Chicago), a wheelchair-accessible Shopping Bus serving 30+ buildings, and a Moving Assistance Program. These services are complemented by advocacy initiatives through the Community Advisory Council and participation in the Fix Our Homes Illinois coalition for statewide housing policy reform.
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Products and services
- Nathalie Salmon House (Intergenerational Housing Residence) Affordable intergenerational housing residence for low-income seniors at 7320 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago (IL 60626), blending seniors with younger resident assistants and families in community living.
- Pat Crowley House (Intergenerational Housing Residence) H.O.M.E.'s first intergenerational housing residence in Edgewater, Chicago, providing affordable housing for low-income seniors with intergenerational community living for 40+ years.
- Blackhawk Manor (Intergenerational Housing Property) Intergenerational housing property operated by H.O.M.E. as part of its affordable housing portfolio for low-income seniors in Chicago.
- Upkeep & Repair Program Affordable electrical, plumbing, and carpentry home repair services for low-income senior homeowners in Chicago to enable them to safely age in place; the only such program in the City of Chicago for low-income seniors.
- Shopping Bus Wheelchair-accessible shopping bus service connecting low-income residents of 30+ senior buildings throughout Chicago with full-service grocery stores, providing over 2,500 shopping trips annually.
- Moving Assistance Program Free moving program for low-income seniors, helping them relocate within Chicago to more accommodating housing; the only such program in the City of Chicago for low-income seniors.
- Weatherization Program Program that helps seniors weatherize their homes for improved energy efficiency and comfort.
- Advocacy & Engagement (Community Advisory Council and Let's Kick It! Senior Summit) Organized advocacy initiatives including the Community Advisory Council that drives the annual 'Let's Kick It!' Senior Summit, ensuring Chicago's elected officials are responsive to older people and people with disabilities.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 2,500 shopping trips provided annually to seniors
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Companies that use H.O.M.E.
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
H.O.M.E. technology and API
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H.O.M.E. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
31 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Fix Our Homes Illinois CoalitioncoreH.O.M.E. leads this statewide coalition of 40+ organizations including AARP Illinois, Access Living, AgeGuide, Rush University Medical Center, DePaul Institute for Housing Studies, and others working to establish a Senior Home Preservation Program Act through Illinois legislation. Coalition includes Health & Medicine Policy Research Group, Housing Action Illinois, Illinois Anti-Foreclosure Coalition, Rebuilding Together, and YouthBuild.
- SAGECarecoreSAGECare provides LGBTQ-affirming housing certification to H.O.M.E., training staff and establishing policies that ensure LGBTQ+ seniors can live authentically in safe, welcoming environments. Featured together in PBS News segment on belonging for older adults.
- The Renaissance CollaborativecoreJoint development partner for new 74-unit intergenerational residence in Washington Park, Chicago. Partnership will bring two dozen grandfamilies living alongside older adults and young resident assistants, mirroring H.O.M.E.'s successful North Side housing model.
- AARP IllinoismajorCoalition partner in Fix Our Homes Illinois advocating for senior home repair programs. AARP provides policy expertise and advocacy support for legislation benefiting older homeowners.
- Rush University Medical CentermajorCenter for Health and Social Care Integration at Rush University Medical Center partners through Fix Our Homes Illinois coalition, contributing healthcare perspective to senior housing policy discussions.
- DePaul UniversityminorDr. Ramya Ramanath of DePaul University provides convening space for 'Let's Kick It!' Senior Summit and academic support for H.O.M.E.'s advocacy initiatives.
- One Roof ChicagominorH.O.M.E. is assisting One Roof Chicago to create an LGBTQ-centered intergenerational community on the South Side, helping expand the model to more Chicago neighborhoods.
- The Senior Rainbow Assistance ProgrammajorFounded 2019, this community partner provides LGBTQ seniors with assistance for groceries and utilities. Expanded in 2021 to include housing assistance. Has provided over $10,000 in assistance to 19 members of the LGBTQ community. H.O.M.E. refers clients and expands reach together.
- Center on HalstedmajorChicago's LGBTQ community center refers clients to Senior Rainbow Assistance Program and collaborates on housing assistance for LGBTQ seniors in need.
- Howard BrownminorHealthcare organization serving LGBTQ community that partners with Senior Rainbow Assistance Program to provide resources and referrals for seniors.
- AgeOptionsminorSuburban Cook County Area Agency on Aging that partners with Senior Rainbow Assistance Program to reach LGBTQ seniors in the suburbs.
- Deborah's PlaceminorChicago housing agency for women led by Sister Patricia Crowley, reflecting her commitment to housing justice for women who fled or lost their homes.
- Bethany House of HospitalityminorChicago housing agency also led by Sister Patricia Crowley, part of her legacy of housing advocacy for vulnerable populations.
- Chicago Continuum of CareminorCitywide planning body addressing homelessness that Sister Patricia Crowley helped lead, continuing her commitment to housing solutions.
- Kenwood Oakland Community Organization (KOCO)minorCommunity organization leading Senior Tenants' Bill of Rights initiative, partnered with H.O.M.E. for 'Let's Kick It!' Senior Summit advocacy.
- Illinois Network of Centers for Independent LivingminorStatewide organization providing Home Modification Program for people with disabilities. Has completed 85 projects including 10 in Chicago. Governor earmarked $3.5 million for the program in state budget.
- Howard Area Community CenterminorSister Patricia Crowley directed this organization in 1982 when she connected H.O.M.E. with the building that became Pat Crowley House.
- Chicago Bungalow AssociationminorCoalition partner in Fix Our Homes Illinois working to preserve Chicago's bungalow housing stock and support aging homeowners.
- Chicago Urban LeagueminorCoalition partner in Fix Our Homes Illinois bringing economic empowerment and housing advocacy perspective.
- Chicagoland Habitat for HumanityminorCoalition partner in Fix Our Homes Illinois bringing home repair and construction expertise.
- Neighborhood Housing ServicesminorCoalition partner in Fix Our Homes Illinois focused on neighborhood-based housing preservation.
- Rebuilding TogetherminorCoalition partner in Fix Our Homes Illinois providing home repair volunteer programs.
- Housing Action IllinoisminorCoalition partner in Fix Our Homes Illinois, statewide housing advocacy coalition.
- Enterprise Community PartnersminorCoalition partner in Fix Our Homes Illinois bringing affordable housing development expertise.
- Illinois Anti-Foreclosure Coalition (IAFC)minorCoalition partner co-facilitating Fix Our Homes Illinois Town Hall with Rev. Robin Hood, addressing senior foreclosure issues.
- Access LivingminorCoalition partner in Fix Our Homes Illinois, Chicago center for disability advocacy.
- AgeGuideminorCoalition partner in Fix Our Homes Illinois, Area Agency on Aging for northeastern Illinois.
- BCMW Community ServicesminorCoalition partner in Fix Our Homes Illinois, southwestern Illinois community services organization.
- Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwestern UniversityminorCoalition partner in Fix Our Homes Illinois providing academic medical center perspective on senior health and housing.
- Mothers Opposed to Violence Everywhere (M.O.V.E.)minorCoalition partner co-facilitating Fix Our Homes Illinois Town Hall, bringing community organizing experience.
- Hope MeadowsminorModel village in central Illinois of grandparents, parents, and adopted foster children that inspired H.O.M.E.'s intergenerational housing vision. Founded by Brenda Krause Eheart.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
H.O.M.E. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Chicago Urban League: Large Chicago nonprofit focused on economic empowerment and housing advocacy, a Fix Our Homes Illinois coalition partner. Comparable as a Chicago human services nonprofit serving similar demographics.
- AARP Illinois: Large national aging advocacy organization that is a major coalition partner in Fix Our Homes Illinois. Operates at significantly larger scale but overlapping mission in senior policy advocacy.
Direct peers
- Access Living: Chicago center for disability advocacy and independent living services. Fix Our Homes Illinois coalition partner. Comparable as a Chicago-area disability and aging services provider.
- AgeOptions: Suburban Cook County Area Agency on Aging partnering with H.O.M.E. through the Senior Rainbow Assistance Program. Comparable as an aging-services coordination organization in the Chicago metro.
- Habitat for Humanity Chicago: Chicago affiliate of national affordable housing nonprofit. Coalition partner in Fix Our Homes Illinois and directly comparable as a Chicago affordable housing provider.
- Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly, Chicago Chapter: National nonprofit with mission of providing companionship and support to isolated elderly; Chicago chapter serves seniors in the same geographic area. Comparable mission and beneficiary population to H.O.M.E.
- Center on Halsted: Chicago's LGBTQ community center that refers LGBTQ seniors to H.O.M.E.'s Senior Rainbow Assistance Program. Comparable as a Chicago-based community organization serving the LGBTQ population including housing.
- Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit providing home repair and revitalization for low-income homeowners. Direct overlap with H.O.M.E.'s Upkeep & Repair program and a coalition partner in Fix Our Homes Illinois.
- Howard Area Community Center: Chicago community center where Sister Patricia Crowley directed operations in 1982 and connected H.O.M.E. with the building that became Pat Crowley House. Comparable as a Chicago community-services nonprofit.
- Deborah's Place: Chicago nonprofit providing housing for women experiencing homelessness, founded with Sister Patricia Crowley's involvement. Directly comparable as a Chicago housing-focused nonprofit serving vulnerable populations.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about H.O.M.E.
What does H.O.M.E. do?
H.O.M.E. provides free intergenerational affordable housing, affordable home repair, wheelchair-accessible shopping transportation, moving assistance, and weatherization services to low-income seniors in Chicago, supported by a Community Advisory Council and the Fix Our Homes Illinois advocacy coalition. All services are delivered directly to seniors in their homes, at H.O.M.E.-owned residential properties, or via mobile programs, primarily serving Chicago's South and West side neighborhoods.
Is H.O.M.E. a public or private company?
H.O.M.E. is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was H.O.M.E. founded?
H.O.M.E. was founded in 1982. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is H.O.M.E. based?
H.O.M.E. is headquartered in Chicago, United States, in the North America region.
How does H.O.M.E. make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Individual Donations are the primary driver. The others are special Events, coalition Building & Advocacy and grants & Foundations.
Who are H.O.M.E.'s main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Chicago Urban League and AARP Illinois. Direct peers are Access Living, AgeOptions, Habitat for Humanity Chicago, Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly, Chicago Chapter, Center on Halsted, Rebuilding Together, Howard Area Community Center and Deborah's Place.
Does H.O.M.E. have an API?
No public API is recorded for H.O.M.E..
What industry is H.O.M.E. in?
H.O.M.E.'s product category is Senior Affordable Housing and Aging Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGAEAF, Elder Services & Aging Support, with a secondary code of HLADAAAB, Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities. Its NAICS code is 624120 and its SIC code is 8300.