Press Releases

Deborah’s Place Announces New Strategic Plan
5/30/2012

Deborah’s Place is pleased to announce the 5 year Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2013 – Fiscal Year 2017. Over the next five years, Deborah’s Place will lead a transformation of services for women who experience homelessness—raising the bar from helping women become “un-homeless” to helping each woman realize her potential. This work will build on the organization’s past successes and lessons learned, maximize the strengths and competitive advantages we have developed, and respond to emerging needs and realities in our environment. After more than 25 years of effectiveness and leadership in serving women who experience homelessness, Deborah’s Place seeks to leverage our assets and focus our efforts with greater rigor and impact than ever before. Download the full plan... 
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Neighborhood Benefits From RJA Tenant Initiative
7/21/2008

Neighborhood Benefits From RJA Tenant Initiative 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. Jackson Blvd. The Apartments, owned and operated by Deborah’s Place, are home to 90 women who are formerly homeless. This bus shelter serves as a source of comfort and security for tenants, staff and community. It also represents a victory for the tenants at RJA who met with Alderman Fioretti last year and requested the bus shelter. The morning included an official ribbon cutting as well as a coffee hour where Alderman Fioretti had the opportunity to talk with tenants and staff about the process of obtaining the bus shelter as well as other issues and concerns that... 
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Deborah’s Place Awarded 2nd Place by MetLife Foundation
11/15/2007

Date: Nov. 15, 2007 Contact: Kim Youngblood Telephone: (773) 638-6536 Deborah’s Place Chosen in the 2007 MetLife Foundation Awards for Excellence in Affordable Housing Enterprise Community Partners announced today that the Rebecca Johnson Apartments, a permanent supportive housing development of Deborah’s Place is the recipient of the 2007 2nd place MetLife Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing. The awards, presented at the Enterprise Community Partner Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, recognize and share the important work being done by community-based organizations across the country. The award includes an unrestricted grant of $15,000. Community-based and regional nonprofits or tribal organizations compete in two categories: supportive housing and property and asset management.... 
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