“La Casa Norte helped me to gain independence and have a better quality of life. Superheroes don’t all just wear capes. Some work at La Casa Norte.”

— Ashanti, a family client

La Casa Norte empowers youth and families, transforming communities through 22 years of service.

Homelessness At A Glance

  • 17,773

    Students who coped with homelessness while attending Chicago Public Schools during the 2021 - 2022 school year.

  • 14,183

    The 2022 estimate of unaccompanied Chicago youth ages 18 through 24 who experienced homelessness in 2020.

  • 68,440

    The 2023 estimate of Chicago residents who experienced homelessness in 2021.

  • La Casa Norte served 22,811 homeless and low-income youth and families in 2023.

Our Mission

La Casa Norte's mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. We provide access to stable housing and deliver comprehensive services that act as a catalyst to transform lives and communities.

La misión de La Casa Norte es servir a los jóvenes y las familias que enfrentan falta o inestabilidad de vivienda. Proporcionamos acceso a una vivienda estable y ofrecemos servicios integrales que actúan como un catalizador para transformar vidas y comunidades.

Our Vision

La Casa Norte dreams of a world where all people have dignity, communities thrive and everyone belongs.

La Casa Norte sueña con un mundo donde todas las personas tienen dignidad, las comunidades crecen y todos pertenecen.

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