Elean’s Story: A Journey from Survival to Stability
After couch-surfing for a few months, Elean connected with La Casa Norte in early 2024. Within days, he moved into Solid Ground — the agency’s transitional housing program for male-identifying youth ages 18-21.
For the first time in years, Elean had a stable place to call home. That security, coupled with a dedicated community of support, helped him shift out of survival mode.
Marcellis’s Story: A Place to Call Home
“From the moment I got there, the staff treated me like I belonged. They don’t turn folks away. They don’t make you feel less than. They handled every situation with patience and compassion, and honestly — they treated us like family.” - Marcellis
Client Stories: Building a Future with Determination and Community
He tried New York. He tried Indiana. But without the right support network, it was hard to find solid ground.
When Robert arrived in Chicago, he was feeling a bit down on his luck, but he wasn’t giving up.
El Mercadito
La Casa Norte’s hunger relief partnership with Nourishing Hope is now called El Mercadito.
Formerly known as the Fresh Market, the partnership has been renamed to El Mercadito to better reflect and appeal to the predominantly Latino population that it serves in Humboldt Park.