Deborah’s Place, Chicago’s largest provider of supportive housing for women experiencing homelessness, is marking its 40th anniversary with a special fundraising campaign: “40 for 40” – Forty Dollars for Forty Years. This Giving Day, taking place on April 1, 2025, invites the community to celebrate four decades of impact by making a $40 donation to support housing and services for women in need.

For forty years, Deborah’s Place has provided safe, clean, affordable housing and support services to help women break the cycle of homelessness. “All through forty years of existence, we have responded to every need as it has come up. We’ve had to be adaptive and flexible.” said Kathy Booton Wilson, CEO of Deborah’s Place. “What we’ve landed on, what works the best, is Permanent Supportive Housing. That is the solution. That is the end to homelessness.”

The goal of the “40 for 40” campaign is to raise $4,000 in 24 hours to expand Deborah’s Place’s services, including permanent housing and wrap-around support services.

How You Can Make a Difference

Deborah’s Place has been fighting homelessness for 40 years, but federal cuts threaten that progress. Together, we can protect housing for women in need. Donate today.

“I regained myself all over again. I’m so grateful that Deborah’s Place helped me realize who I am—can’t nobody take that away from me” says one alumna of her experience with the organization.

  1. Deborah’s Place invites individuals, businesses, and community groups to participate in “40 for 40” and help make a difference for women in need.
  2. Deborah’s Place has been fighting homelessness for 40 years, but federal cuts threaten that progress. Together, we can protect housing for women in need. Donate today.

For media inquiries, interviews, or partnership opportunities, please contact:

Media Contact:
Erin Ellis

Communications Coordinator

Deborah’s Place
eellis@deborahsplace.org
773.638.6538

Posted March 19, 2025

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