The Oak Park Homelessness Coalition is working to end homelessness in Oak Park, Illinois by making it rare, brief and one time. In addition to housing those experiencing homelessness and providing the needed wraparound services, we work to help those who are precariously housed. During the pandemic, more than 125 people were housed. That's significant progress, yet we have more to do to end homelessness and address panhandling.
Our Impact
Ending homelessness in Oak Park means making it rare, brief and one time. Our goal is to get people housed within 30 days from the start of their homelessness and to help them maintain housing stability. Our five work groups work tirelessly to bring an end to homelessness in Oak Park by facilitating these key objectives.
partnerships
The Oak Park Homelessness Coalition (OPHC) is made up of over 50 organizations and individuals working to end homelessness in Oak Park. The OPHC meets quarterly, with five work groups that meet monthly to execute a five-point plan to end homelessness. Facilitated by a5 and funded by the Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park, the Oak Park Community Foundation and the Village of Oak Park, the OPHC is working to make homelessness in Oak Park rare, brief and one time.