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Group of diverse people smiling for a photo indoors, some wearing name tags, in front of a wall with a poster about transparency and honesty.

Our Work

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Theory into Practice

At HJC our work is rooted in power sharing with people who have lived experience. We do this by ensuring priorities and solutions are identified in partnership with the diverse array of community members, experts, and other stakeholders necessary for authentic and sustainable systems change. 

Our approach is built around frameworks developed by organizers and leaders we respect. We utilize these frameworks in our own organization and our project work:

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A large sheet of paper posted on a wall with handwritten notes and numerous sticky notes.

Housing Justice Collective has taken
big-picture concepts such as transparency, fairness, and equity and translated them into meaningful action within the homelessness sector and local continuum of care.

By breaking these broad principles into practical, actionable strategies, HJC has helped move conversations into implementation.

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Eugenia R. Olison
Office to Prevent & End Homelessness,
Illinois Dept of Human Services

Our Services

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