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Helping women learn to live from from substance use addiction and to re-enter the community.

Southside Center of Hope has helped more than 4,000 women with children recover from homelessness and the disease of addiction.

04/09/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Target for donating care packages. These packages mean so much to the individuals and families we serve. They provide essential items, but more importantly, they bring comfort, encouragement, and a sense of being cared for. It’s acts of kindness like this that remind us we’re not alone—our community truly shows up.

We appreciate you, Target, for helping us spread hope every day!

03/30/2026

The Young Professionals Board is a dynamic network of emerging leaders who are passionate about service, equity, and community impact.

As a member of our Young Professionals Board, you'll:

✔️ ensure families receive immediate assistance and gain tools for long-term success

✔️ help connect Southside Center of Hope with new donors, corporate partners, and volunteers with our work, and

✔️ gain hands-on nonprofit governance experience, develop strategic planning skills, and collaborate with seasoned community leaders.

To learn more, visit https://www.southsidecenterofhope.org/get-involved/join-our-young-professionals-board.

03/26/2026

Executive Director Yaisa Hagood (pictured here with SSCOH Co-Founder Sister Therese) is celebrating 11 years at Southside Center of Hope! 🎉🎉🎉

Read her letter to the SSCOH community at the link below, and share your well-wishes in the comments!

https://conta.cc/4syo5z9

03/02/2026

If you are a young professional looking to use your skills, expand your network, and create lasting impact, the SSCOH Young Professionals Board may be the right place for you.

Whether your background is in finance, marketing, education, real estate, healthcare, or another field, your expertise can help advance our mission.

Joining the Young Professionals Board is more than adding a line to your résumé, it is becoming part of a movement rooted in hope, stability, and opportunity.

Together, we are building a generation of leaders committed to ensuring that every family has the support they need not just to survive but to thrive.

Find more details about the YPB and how to apply in our most recent newsletter --> https://conta.cc/4rCySaQ

Know someone who'd be a great fit for this? Please share with them! Thank you!

02/28/2026

We are closing out the last Saturday in Black History Month with a Soul Brunch and a book giveaway for the kids!

02/28/2026

Black history is American history, a story of perseverance, innovation, courage, and community. As we reflect on the sacrifices and achievements of those who came before us, we are committed to ensuring the next generation understands the shoulders upon which they stand.

We recently received five children’s books highlighting the contributions of 41 influential African Americans, and at our Black History Month Luncheon at Independence House today, we will give these books to five youth.

“I hope these stories will spark curiosity, build pride, and encourage our young people to see themselves as future leaders, innovators, and change-makers,” said Yaisa Hagood, Executive Director.

02/27/2026

This month saw a SSCOH board member retire from our Board of Directors.

The contribution Deidre Freeman made during her tenure played a pivotal role in pushing our work to provide housing and supportive services to women and children in Chicago forward.

We are endlessly grateful for her time on our board! Thank you, Deidre!

02/26/2026

This month's newsletter is out and includes the inspiring news of a longtime Independence House resident who recently moved -- into the home pictured below!

Read about it here --> https://conta.cc/4rCySaQ

02/18/2026

Are you passionate about helping families move toward stability and self-sufficiency? Do you want your work to truly matter?

Southside Center of Hope is looking for a dedicated Full-Time Case Manager to join our mission-driven team. This is more than a job it’s an opportunity to be a source of hope, advocacy, and real change in our community.

If you’re compassionate, organized, and committed to serving others, we want to connect with you!

Click the link below to learn more about this opportunity! Interested candidates, please email a cover letter and resume to info@sscoh.org

https://bit.ly/4rXTABJ

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02/09/2026

Teen dating violence doesn’t happen in isolation. For many young people, unhealthy relationships are closely connected to substance use, coercion, and coping through drugs or alcohol.

At Southside Center of Hope, we know that exposure to violence at a young age can increase the risk of substance use and addiction later in life. Prevention starts with education, safe spaces, and support for teens and their families.

This month, we’re raising awareness, breaking cycles, and reminding our community that hope, healing, and healthy relationships are possible.

02/03/2026

In case you've missed the email announcements, we have exciting news!

In 2026, Southside Center of Hope is purchasing a building to reopen a transitional housing program dedicated to serving mothers in recovery!

This building will fill a desperate need: currently, there are no family recovery-focused transitional programs for women on the South Side of Chicago.

Almost daily, we receive referrals from organizations who remember the quality of our past programs and desire to send us women who urgently need housing and recovery support. It is heartbreaking to have to turn them down.

Though these are uncertain times, we are moving forward with confidence rooted not in our own strength, but in faith and hope.

It's because of the faithful support of our donors and partners that we feel confident to take this bold step in a challenging time.

And stay tuned for updates throughout the year! We're excited to share our progress on this big step with you.

01/30/2026

The January newsletter is fresh off the presses!

Get the latest news - and an injection of hope here --> https://conta.cc/3LTz5qG

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2425 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL
60612

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http://www.southsidecenterofhope.org/

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