The Hyde Park Transitional Housing Project (HPTHP) provides housing, in local apartments, and a stable, supportive mentoring environment for up to two years for homeless families who are working on improving or developing the skills necessary to live independently.  Financial support for HPTHP comes from local congregations, their members, and from other members of the Hyde Park and Kenwood community, plus from some local businesses.  The volunteer mentors, who meet with the client families virtually every week, are caring members of the Hyde Park and Kenwood Community, who have participated in mentor training and who work with the volunteer Case Manager to further client skill development and goal achievement.  A major strength of HPTHP is in the positive relationship which develops between mentors and the families they are supporting.

HPTHP is an Illinois non-profit corporation with Section 501(c )(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code.  It currently has the financial and mentoring resources to serve two families transitioning from homelessness to independent living.  For furher information one may write to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Contributions may be sent to HPTHP c/o University Church, 5655 S. University Ave., Chicago, IL 60637.