On behalf of all of us here at Voice Of The People, we would like to thank everyone who attended Sweet Home Uptown 2023! Thank you for making this event a special one.
If you haven't already, you can support Voice of the People by texting Sweet Home Uptown to 44-321
Know Before You Go!
Sweet Home Uptown
Thursday, February 2, 2023 | 6-9 PM
Palmhouse, 619 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202
Street parking is limited near the venue. Limited valet is available for $20 per car. Ride-sharing encouraged.
Masks are welcome but not required.
Don’t miss your chance to join us in honoring our affordable housing heroes!
This is your last chance to get your tickets and RSVP to Sweet Home Uptown at Palmhouse in Evanston TOMORROW night at 6pm! We hope to see you there 🙂
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Voice Of The People is proud to offer Senior Services for all of our residents ages 55 and up. Our Senior Support Coach, Cassandra Fricke provides opportunities that address a wide array of needs and interests.
Join us as we reflect on Senior Services
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Helen Shiller was radicalized by the anti-war and civil rights movements. Shiller was a radical Chicago alderperson for 24 years. Shiller participated in the historic fight against gentrification in Uptown
Join us as we honor her service and contributions
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Maurice Hamp serves as Voice President, community representative, and leader of the last decade.
Join us as we honor the dedication and brave perseverance of President Maurice Hamp
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Voice Of The People is proud to provide an array of family services ranging from diapers and childcare necessities to access to furniture and more!
Join us in reflecting on our history of providing housing and services in Uptown
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Our second largest building at 4416 N Clifton was donated to voice by Mayor Harold Washington and Cardinal Joseph Bernardin in 1985. #TBT
Join us at Sweet Home Uptown on Feb 2nd to learn more about our past & future in affordable housing. Register at https://t.co/qCoiHR0jWw
Jackie and Peter Holsten has worked in affordable housing for over 20 years/
Voice Of The People recognizes the dedication the couple has displayed toward creating and maintaining affordable housing. Join us in honoring their efforts at https://t.co/FH3UU9OqZU
Thank you to the talented, Lee Byrd, for making our Sweet Home Uptown masks! Learn how to score one and support Voice tonight at 6:30 PM.
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Meet and chat with former Alderman Helen Shiller TONIGHT at Sweet Home Uptown during the Blues Lounge at 6:30 PM. With donations to Voice you can even pre-order a personalized copy of her book, "Daring to Struggle, Daring to Win". Register for Free at https://t.co/VAvITwVlvw
Tomorrow at Sweet Home Uptown 2021 meet Dr. Amy T. Khare, Co-Editor of "What Works" as she leads a dialogue about lessons from around the nation about how to promote and sustain diversity with residents from all walks of life. Register for Free at https://t.co/KIVWNun9Ih
This Thursday meet the author & authority on “what works”, a pastor-activist fighting for a place for low income people on the near northside as well as Voice and community reps on the potential of community land trusts.
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82 year old Marlene Barton is the definition of “activist” and this Thursday we are honoring her at Sweet Home Uptown - a virtual blues celebration. Register for free today, and consider a donation in honor of Marlene: https://t.co/KIVWNun9Ih
Voice is dedicated to increasing services to our families & this year through partnerships with Toys for Tots & Share Our Spare, we've been able to provide gifts & early childhood essentials to our families.
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Calvin Holmes and Kristin Faust will share stories about some of these initiatives that could inform our future work. Retweet us know your thoughts!
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Who remembers Tom Lenz, Voice’s previous Executive Director? From 1980 to 1988, Tom forged new relationships and innovated tenant leadership, creating a him at Sweet Home Uptown, a virtual blues celebration. Get your free tickets today: https://t.co/KIVWNun9Ih