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At Featherfist, we believe it’s time somebody eliminated homelessness.
We’re “somebody.”
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]For 35 years, Featherfist has brought power and purpose to the homeless community in Chicago. We go above and beyond to eliminate the cycle of homelessness by addressing the specific demands of each person or family with empathy and respect. We believe everyone should have a home, not “housing,” the chance to retrain and/or rehabilitate for a better life, and the opportunity to re-enter the mainstream as a member of our society.
It is our mission to end homelessness—period.[/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer height=”30″ height_on_tabs=”20″ height_on_tabs_portrait=”20″ height_on_mob_landscape=”10″ height_on_mob=”10″][vc_column_text el_class=”tealheader”]FEATHERFIST SERVICES INCLUDE:[/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”imgshadow”]
[/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][vc_column_text el_class=”tealheader”]OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”italicunder”]We Judge Nothing and No One.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”medtext”]
For those who are homeless or at risk for homelessness, we provide 24/7 access to emergency shelter. And that’s just the beginning of our life-changing support.
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[/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][vc_column_text el_class=”tealheader”]CASE MANAGEMENT[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”italicunder”]We Turn Possibilities Into Probabilities.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”medtext”]Our dedicated teams work to decrease the barriers that lead to the endless cycle of homelessness. We take as long as it takes—there are no deadlines for real change.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”pagelink”]CLICK TO LEARN MORE[/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer height=”30″ height_on_tabs=”20″ height_on_tabs_portrait=”20″ height_on_mob_landscape=”10″ height_on_mob=”10″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”imgshadow”]
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We Open Doors to Homes—And Hope.
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”medtext”]We work to move everyone into affordable, permanent homes in the neighborhood they choose.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”pagelink”]CLICK TO LEARN MORE[/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer height=”30″ height_on_tabs=”20″ height_on_tabs_portrait=”20″ height_on_mob_landscape=”10″ height_on_mob=”10″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”imgshadow”]
[/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][vc_column_text el_class=”tealheader”]VETERAN SERVICES[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”italicunder”]We Serve Those Who Proudly Served.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”medtext”]More than 50% of those we serve are homeless veterans. Whatever they need—housing, mental health and substance abuse treatment, educational training, vocational placement—we provide directly or through our collaboration.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”pagelink”]CLICK TO LEARN MORE[/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer height=”30″ height_on_tabs=”20″ height_on_tabs_portrait=”20″ height_on_mob_landscape=”10″ height_on_mob=”10″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”imgshadow”]
[/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][vc_column_text el_class=”tealheader”]CONTRACTUAL SERVICES[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”italicunder”]Need Help with Your Social Services? Partner with Us.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”medtext”]We partner with for profit and nonprofit agencies who need help with social services. Working on a “fee for service” basis, we help with your social service needs.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”pagelink”]CLICK TO LEARN MORE[/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer height=”30″ height_on_tabs=”20″ height_on_tabs_portrait=”20″ height_on_mob_landscape=”10″ height_on_mob=”10″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” bg_type=”image” parallax_style=”vcpb-default” bg_image_new=”id^46606|url^https://featherfist.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/White-Brick-Featherfist.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^White-Brick-Featherfist|description^null” bg_image_size=”initial” bg_img_attach=”fixed” enable_overlay=”enable_overlay_value” overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.43)” overlay_pattern=”transperant” overlay_pattern_opacity=”50″ css=”.vc_custom_1609277749253{margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: repeat !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1608142653989{margin: 0px !important;background-color: #71b0af !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”whitetext” css=”.vc_custom_1608142719371{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]
Real Lives… Real Changes
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WHAT’S IN A NAME?
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text el_class=”image-text-col-text padded-text”]“The name Featherfist combines two words that encapsulate my notion of the work I wanted to do with homeless and vulnerable people.
The feather at the entrance of the campground or pow wow, including its shape, size and color, indicates the “purpose” of the gathering.
The fist represents the “power” every person has to fight for change, overcome obstacles, and stand up for their undeniable rights.
Hence, the name Featherfist….Power & Purpose.”