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Deborah's Place Hosts Press Conference for 100,000 Homes Campaign's Registry Week
8/19/2010 - On the sunny morning of August 18, 2010, Deborah’s Place hosted a press conference to kick off Chicago’s Registry Week for Common Ground’s 100,000 Homes Campaign– a nationwide effort to place the most vulnerable homeless residents in permanent housing.
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Jeans Event to Benefit Deborah's Place
8/10/2010 - Now through August 31st, the Shops at North Bridge will be collecting gently used jeans at their “Great Denim Days” event on the first floor of the store.
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Support Deborah's Place at Trader Vic's!
8/2/2010 - Trader Vic’s is dedicating Wednesday nights to the ladies of Chicago, and this Wednesday, August 4, 2010, to the women of Deborah’s Place!
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Deborah's Place Featured in the Chicago Tribune!
7/30/2010 - Deborah’s Place was featured in the Chicago Tribune on Friday, July 30, 2010.
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25th Anniversary Celebration Event a Success!
6/30/2010 - On Thursday, June 17, 2010, Deborah’s Place celebrated a quarter century of service at the 25th Anniversary Celebration Event at the Garfield Park Conservatory.
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Deborah's Place Waiting Lists Opening!
6/30/2010 - Two programs of Deborah’s Place will open their waiting lists in the next few weeks.
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Contribute to Deborah's Place at Jam on July 10!
6/17/2010 - Nocturne: A Midnight Brunch and Benefit Saturday, July 10, 2010 Jam - 937 N.
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Deborah's Place Featured on US 99.5!
6/15/2010 - Hear a recent radio interview with Deborah’s Place’s Executive Director, Audrey Thomas, on US 99.5 (WUSN-FM).
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Deborah’s Place 25th Anniversary Celebration Event!
5/13/2010 - You’re invited to the… Join us for the high point of our year-long celebration of Deborah’s Place’s history as we mark 25 years of service to women who are and who have been homeless!
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Watch a Clip of Deborah's Place on ABC 7's Chicagoing!
5/3/2010 - On May 23, 2010, Deborah’s Place was featured on ABC 7 Chicago’s “Chicagoing” with Bill Campbell.
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Cubs Care Supports Marah's Permanent Housing
5/2/2010 - Cubs Care, a Fund of the McCormick Foundation, recently awarded a generous grant to support Marah’s Permanent Housing.
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Professional Auxiliary Board’s Silver Spring Celebration a Shining Success!
3/31/2010 - On March 25, 2010, the Professional Auxiliary Board (PAB), the junior board of Deborah’s Place, welcomed over 80 guests at Shikago Restaurant in the Loop for their Silver Spring Celebration to raise funds for the women and work of Deborah’s Place, and to celebrate the agency’s 25th silver anniversary of breaking the cycle of homelessness for women in Chicago.
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New Board Member!
2/25/2010 - Deborah’s Place extends a warm welcome to our newest member of the Board of Directors, K. Sujata.
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Come Celebrate with us at the Silver Spring Celebration
2/17/2010 - Join 150 socially-conscious modern professionals for an evening in support of the ladies of Deborah’s Place: the Silver Spring Celebration – March 25!
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The Chili Cook Off Was a Blast!
2/16/2010 - Over 60 guests spiced up their weekend at the Deborah’s Place President’s Circle’s Second Annual Chili Cook-Off on January 30, 2010.
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You're Invited to the 2nd Annual DP Chili Cook-Off!
12/25/2009 - The Deborah’s Place Chili Cook-Off, hosted by the President’s Circle, resumes for its second fabulous year!
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Holiday Thank Yous!
12/22/2009 - We thank these individuals, organizations, churches, and companies that hosted holiday parties and in-kind collections on behalf of Deborah’s Place.
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GlobalGiving Open Challenge (It's On!)
11/25/2009 - Deborah’s Place needs your help before 12/21/09! If 45 more donors give a total of $3200, we will secure a permanent spot on Global Giving’s website!
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The Body Shop Holds Holiday Drive for DP!
11/22/2009 - The Body Shop Holds “Shopping for Change” Holiday Drive for Deborah’s Place Throughout November and December, The Body Shop, located at 3 North State Street, Chicago, is asking their customers to shop for change – change in the community.
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Chicago Sinfonietta Concert to Benefit Deborah's Place!
11/13/2009 - The Chicago Sinfonietta presents its Holiday Concert: a Global Holiday Celebration on Wednesday, December 16 at 7:30pm.
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The Fall Newsletter is Here!
11/4/2009 - Our Fall 2009 Newsletter has arrived! Please click here to read about the latest happenings at Deborah’s Place.
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Marah's and Teresa's Waiting Lists are Now Full
9/24/2009 - The waiting lists of Marah’s Permanent Housing and Teresa’s Interim Housing opened for new applicants on September 23rd and 24th.
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New Radio Story on Homelessness
9/3/2009 - We have added a new piece to our Research & Resources page!
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The Summer Newsletter is Here!

7/23/2009 - Check your mailboxes for the summer edition of “The Home Page,” DP’s latest newsletter!
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New Home Kits for Teresa's Women
7/15/2009 - Teresa’s Interim Housing provides a temporary home for women transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing.
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Pre-Applications for Rebecca Johnson Apartments Accepted July 8th
6/21/2009 - The Rebecca Johnson Apartments, at 2822 W Jackson Blvd in Chicago, accepted pre-applications from 10:00am until 2:00pm on Wednesday, July 8th.
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Take Action Now to Preserve Supportive Housing Funding!
5/14/2009 - Staff, Participants, Board, Interns and Volunteers of Deborah’s Place: Please read the following and act today and tomorrow to help ensure that funding for supportive housing services provided to organizations like Deborah’s Place stays in the Illinois state budget.
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The Soloist and Deborah's Place
5/7/2009 - We’re excited about the new movie that is out in theaters– “The Soloist.” The film portrays an L.A.
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IL State Representative Visits Deborah's Place
4/27/2009 - Tenants and staff of the Rebecca Johnson Apartments welcomed Illinois 10th District Representative Annazette Collins on April 20th.
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Deborah's Place and Six Flags Team Up for “Coasters for a Cause” Day-- Saturday, May 2nd
4/21/2009 - Kick-start your summer with thrilling rides, great food and exciting shows while raising money for women in need at Six Flags Great America!
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Gifts in Honor of Women's History Month 2009
4/20/2009 - Thank you to everyone who celebrated the women in their lives by donating to the women of Deborah’s Place! Scroll down to see those who have been honored.
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New Job Opportunity at Deborah's Place!
4/15/2009 - We have just posted a new job opportunity at Deborah’s Place. Come be a part of our team as the Director of Development!
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In Brief - Spring News
3/30/2009 - SIMPLE WAYS TO MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE: Do you know all of the different ways you can support our vital services and help break the cycle of homelessness for women in Chicago?
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Spring Volunteer Spotlight
3/30/2009 - The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) and ComEd are no strangers to the Deborah’s Place newsletter.
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Spring Donor Spotlights
3/30/2009 - SCALAMBRINO & ARNOFF and JANE HESSE In 1989 a young legal associate by the name of Alisa Arnoff was asked if she could answer some legal questions from the Administration team at the then four-year-old Deborah’s Place.
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Deborah's Place Spring Program News
3/30/2009 - STAYING A LEADER IN CHANGE and RECENT HAPPENINGS When it comes to delivering effective services to women who are homeless and formerly homeless, it is important to stay ahead of the curve.
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A Fun Day Had by All at the Diane Hamilton Photography Accessories Show!
3/17/2009 - On March 3rd, 2009, Diane Hamilton Photography in Wilmette opened the studio for a special showing of the latest jewelry, purses, belts, home decor and designer stationary, all to benefit Deborah’s Place!
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A Blast at the Bead Bash!
3/5/2009 - Click here to let us know what you thought of the Bead Bash!
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Teresa's Waiting List is Now Closed
2/26/2009 - Thank you to everyone who referred women, and to those who called themselves. Teresa’s waiting list is now full once again.
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Chili Cook-Off a Success!!
2/3/2009 - On Saturday, January 24th, the Deborah’s Place President’s Circle held its First Annual Chili Cook-Off in the Deborah’s Place gym at 2822 W. Jackson.
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New agency forms added
1/6/2009 - We’ve added our 990 tax forms and annual reports for fiscal year 2008. Please see them on our financials page.
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You Can Help!
7/31/2008 - Make a difference NOW with a special gift to Deborah’s Place!
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Deborah's Place Spotlights
7/31/2008 - Home to many programs that provide services to the needy such as the Chicago Lights program, the Chicago Avenue Community Garden, and a great support of Deborah’s Place, the Fourth Presbyterian Church sits as a hub of worship and charity on Chicago’s famous magnificent mile.
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Supporters Gather to Celebrate Deborah's Place
7/31/2008 - 2008 Gala Makes History! Friday, May 30, 2008–The 2008 Gala was the highest grossing gala in the history of Deborah’s Place!
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The Heart of Deborah's Place
7/31/2008 - Dear Deborah’s Place, It’s me, Irene. I am writing to give you a short update on how I am doing. I couldn’t be better.
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From the Desk of the Executive Director
7/31/2008 -             Dear Friends, Welcome to our first e-newsletter! We hope that you take the time to read about the great things happening at Deborah’s Place.
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Neighborhood Benefits From RJA Tenant Initiative
7/21/2008 - Monday, July 21st 2008 at 9:00 a.m., 2nd Ward Alderman Robert Fioretti and tenants of the Rebecca Johnson Apartments cut the ribbon for a new bus shelter located near 2822 W.
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WomanCraft to Join Heartland Alliance
6/10/2008 - WomanCraft, Heartland Alliance and Deborah’s Place are pleased to announce that on July 1, 2008, WomanCraft, Chicago’s premiere hand-crafted paper social enterprise came under the banner of Heartland Human Care Services.
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Matching Gift Program
11/1/2007 - Did you know that your employer might match your contribution to Deborah’s Place? You can double your donation if your company offers a matching gift program!
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