Bathrooms are clean, free laundry a plus. Management sucks, support staff sucks. There all clicked…read moreup n will violate tenant's privacy. The staff on the 1st floor are all black, every thing is gossip oriented. They keep copies of visitors id, I'm assuming for safety. I feel it's just really to over surveillance tenants n there guest. There are percs if you're just trynna get on your feet. They gonna put u through hell first tho.

I've been living here at Rebecca Johnson's apts going on 24 years!(I'm also proud to say it's the…read morelongest I've lived anywhere)I've made sooooo many loyal friends & staff here are very dedicated to making sure all us Tenants receive the most support & guidence for our futures!!!!!Miss Kay Graham!May I also add anyone seeing this we could really use your support!!!Thank you for your precious time!

I was successful in finding my own homes. I was also able to make some important connections for…read morefuture prospects in my own businesses.

I was able to get a lot of things done , including purchasing the building to turn it into a single…read morefamily residence.

I didn't know H.O.M.E existed until my alumni association volunteered one Saturday afternoon. This…read moreorganization provides home improvement, repairs and moving services for the elderly. It's a great cause. We spent the afternoon winterizing a home. The family that lived there were so grateful and a complete joy to be around. When we arrived at their offices one of the directors gave us a mini history of the organization and how they help the elderly community. They provided a quick tutorial on how to complete our project (we were sealing drafty windows). The equipment and supplies were already at the home. Our group drove over and got right to work. The director even stopped by to see how we were doing and visited with the elderly couple to see if there was anything more they needed. H.O.M.E is a great organization.

I have to respond concerning furniture donations. I recently contacted HOME with an offer of a…read moresofa bed where the frame and mattress are in excellent condition. I indicated the upholstery could use either a little cleaning (let me stress, only a little cleaning if at all), or a nice set of slipcovers. I am not kidding, the sofa bed is NICE and I made that clear. Their response, verbatim: "Good morning. Thank you for thinking of us, however we do not take items that need cleaning or repair. Michael Laz Coordinator of Warehouse and Operations" I think that's a shame because a lovely elderly person could have really benefited from such a nice piece of furniture - it isn't even 5 years old. I perceive this as being "haughty" and puts H.O.M.E. in a bad light in my eyes. The couch has already been snatched by another charity and they were very glad to have it!

It's time for a recent review for Covenant Home of Chicago. Here goes:…read more When my father decided it was time to sell his apartment building and move to a supportive living situation, Covenant Home came to the fore, as it is part of Chicago Methodist Senior Services. And as Steve Z. commented, searching for an assisted living facility is indeed an education in itself and totally new territory for me. The staff at Covenant helped us navigate the ins and outs of the application process, which as you can imagine, complicated. Financial records, doctors' assessments, TB test, all in the mix. To the building: It was built in 1997, so is relatively new, well-maintained, with a caring (yes, I said that, though I realize that is often just a buzzword in reviews of these types of enterprises.) staff. The meals are tasty and well-balanced. Residents sit 4 to a table with fresh flowers, nice silverware, and always water (so no dehydration, per the reviewer from 5 years ago). (They also have a water cooler w/lemons in the foyer). On Sundays they put white linen tableclothes on the dining tables, which, together with the flowers, makes for a very nice setting. In all, there are about 54 residents, with either studio apartments or 1 bedroom. The floors are all wood and nicely maintained, fresh paint upon move-in, the better to navigate with walkers, etc. The building has Comcast cable available. Residences are equipped with small refrigerator/freezer, a microwave, sink in a little "kitchen" area. Two closets, and ample cabinets in the bathroom. The five floors are built in a square around an atrium, which gives the place a nice airy feeling. All the rooms' windows are outward facing. The bathroom has a level floored shower for safety and there are pull chains all over the place for residents to pull if in distress. There are daily activities for residents, trips to Jewel and Walgreens if you are not mobile enough to go on your own. Filling the day: Evening movies, afternoon coffee in a very cute cafe, balance class, art class, current events, Bible study, word games, bingo, ballroom dancing, tai chi, Sunday worship (Methodist), a Tuesday Mass, manicures, watercolors, culture chats (not sure what that is). An RN is on site most of the time and he or she keeps good track of dispensing medications for all residents. And, if there is a health crisis, Swedish Covenant Hospital is right across the street! This is not a memory care type of place. For that, they have Wesley Place, further east on Foster. Residents have varying ranges of mobility. My father goes to his own medical appointments (right at the corner), takes taxis or walks to close by destinations such as Lincoln Square and the Tre Kroner Restaurant. So, all in all, he was fortunate to secure a studio here. And since I live in Oakland, CA, it's important to feel that he is safe and in good hands. Covenant Home provides that security and care.

My search for an assisted living facility was an education in itself- long story short I decided on…read morethe Covenant Home based on it being close to my own home, and on my gut feeling about the people I spoke with, the director and the assistant director of the facility. It's been a year and four months, and I am happy to say the result has been better than I expected. My mom moved into the Covenant Home in September of 2012. She was 90 at that time, and had been living at the North Shore Retirement Hotel in Evanston. During her 6 years at the North Shore she progressed from being fairly self-sufficient to needing help with some of her daily care, and she had more and more difficulty dealing with things in general, as her memory was getting worse. During her last year at North Shore she was hospitalized twice, she had poor appetite, was losing weight and she was depressed. She also had a couple physical conditions that required some daily attention. We had hired a helper for her and also contracted with the on site home nursing company at the North Shore, but their services were not enough. After she moved into the Covenant Home her appetite began to improve, and it's no longer an issue at all. The chronic problems she was having previously are under control, she is consistently in good spirits, and she has made friends there. Although she was not happy to make this move, she is now quite happy there, and says so. This is a much better outcome than I anticipated and I believe it is due the competency of the staff, the fact the quality of her care is consistent, and an intangible aspect: that the culture there is one of attentive kindness. The care she gets at the Covenant Home is a mix of residential and medical- they take care of making sure she gets her meds, cleaning of her studio apartment, dressing, dining, getting ready for bed, all that. Additionally, they they keep up with any ongoing medical care she needs, they make doctor appointments, and if necessary provide transportation. The are proactive in her care in terms of the medical, hygienic and social aspects. If you feel like hearing more about this I would be happy to correspond. You can send a private message to me through the Yelp system.

I like their intentions to help people in need and I like the interactions I've had with them…read more They are my number one choice for charities. I have donated many coats and bags of clothing and I do employee match of monetary donations. I feel the provide a quality service that adds value to people's lives and the community, in general.

I was recently at PGM for about a week. I wish I knew being on the top bunk means the 3rd bunk…read morewhich is pretty high. I love Jesus, however church 3 times a day is too much for me. That took time away from looking into getting a job and back into school. In addition I'm Catholic but have also had a born again experience years ago and I felt all the sermons were about that folks needed to be reborn again in Jesus. Been there, done that. I have never been a drug addict. So I don

This place is awesome. It is one of the largest social service centers in the country, a model for…read moresustainably retrofitting a landmark building, a training and conference center and headquarters for groundbreaking community development and facilitation training and activities. ICA programming is currently focused on connecting local community organizations that do grassroots community work all over the city to enhance their collective impact in Chicago. Plus they are the founders of Technology of Participation (ToP), facilitation and community development methods that work to get groups motivated and working together to develop and implement innovative plans of action. The ICA building is also known as the GreenRise Uptown Learning Laboratory, which has the 3rd largest solar panel installation in the city going up this summer. It is a landmark building and the first non-profit and building outside of the loop to be invited to join Retrofit Chicago by the Mayor of Chicago. Watch out for the Solar Event to celebrate the installation of these panels later this year. They are also building a rooftop farm , they have an aquaponic window garden in the conference room, community composting and an organic greenhouse in the community kitchen. Did I mention there is an intentional community that resides on the 7th floor? Some pretty awesome people. The building is rented out to nonprofits - there is a medical and dental center, a homeless women's shelter, refugee services, a credit union, an organization that maintains a rooftop farm, produces biodiesel and coordinates youth programming focused on sustainability. And many others! This year, the Uptown Pharmacy will be relocating to this building, to add another layer of awesome! The 8th floor is dorm-style accommodation at very reasonable prices for nonprofits or people taking ToP training to stay in. They also rent out gorgeous, newly renovated conference facilities. This place is amazing and they love to give tours of their building, so call them up!

I'm writing this review on behalf of a Black woman I've been supporting through her housing crisis…read more What she experienced at Sarah's Circle is absolutely unacceptable, and as a white woman and advocate, I am disgusted and furious. This woman--my mentee who I've been working with--shared her experience with me, and I am alarmed and heartbroken. She walked over an hour in freezing temperatures seeking help during one of the most vulnerable moments of her life. Instead of receiving trauma-informed care, she was met with hostility, aggression, and what can only be described as racist behavior from your staff. She was yelled at, accused of being "argumentative" for simply asking questions, told she was "making the space unsafe" for self-advocating, and ultimately turned away after walking two hours round trip in the cold. Your staff refused to provide their names, made accusations about her recording them when she wasn't, and criminalized her for having legitimate safety and privacy concerns about intake procedures. As a white woman working in advocacy, I am telling you: DO BETTER. Women of color--particularly Black women--are already disproportionately affected by housing insecurity, systemic racism, and barriers to services. The LAST thing they need is to be treated with suspicion, aggression, and disrespect when seeking help. Your staff's behavior was inexcusable, and their complete lack of trauma-informed practice is dangerous. I will NEVER refer another client to Sarah's Circle. I will be actively discouraging other advocates, social workers, and community partners from doing so as well. Your organization claims to "help" vulnerable women, but you turned away someone who desperately needed support and made her feel criminalized for existing while Black. Your staff need immediate and extensive training on anti-racism, trauma-informed care, and basic human decency. This is disgraceful. Absolutely disgraceful.

Great place they really try and help you great place to be if you have nobody in your cornerread more

Solutions for care is a resource center for both seniors and those on disability…read more Services include registration for programs such as meals on wheels and help with home care and ride cards I brought my dad in for an RTA pass renewal and (argh!!) it was on the wrong day. Instead of being officious and reprimanding us-- this office did everything in their power to help us. Kind and patient. Thank you.

This place has been a nightmare. My parents both have been trying to contact someone at this office…read moreto help them with getting a caregiver and no one calls back and when you can they transfer you to a answering machine. My mother even went into the office and still no help. How can people that work for a company that is suppose to help seniors treat people this way. I'm going to file a complaint against this place.