Today, Nicor Gas is announcing $100,000 in grants to support diversity initiatives that address the lack of access to opportunities for those experiencing discrimination based on race, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, veteran status and physical disabilities.
Updated 7/15/2021 4:02 PM
Hundreds of Chicago-area veteran families experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless will have access to crucial services from local organizations via nearly $8.3 million in Department of Veterans Affairs grants and Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital s Supportive Services for Veteran Families program.
Seven Chicago-area organizations received grants totaling $8,297,222. The awardees are:
• Featherfist in Chicago, $1,672,587;
• Heartland Human Care Services Inc. in Chicago, $1,461,758;
• Thresholds in Chicago, $1,095,904;
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, $903,538;
• Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans Inc. in Wheaton, $503,814;
• Transitional Living Services Inc. in McHenry, $383,918.
Through partnerships with Hines VA and community programs, the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program provides eligible veteran families with outreach, case management and assistance obtaining VA and o