The Boulevard of Chicago

09/10/2026

09/08/2026

Get your paddles ready! The Boulevard of Chicago’s Associate Board is bringing back our annual Pickleball Tournament on Sunday, October 18th from 12–4 PM at Clark Street Pickle! 🎉

Whether you’re ready to battle it out on the court with a partner or would rather hang out, cheer on the teams, and enjoy the fun, there’s a spot for you! 🙌

And this year, we’re adding even more fun with a raffle featuring local gift cards and surprise goodies you won’t want to miss. 👀🎟️

Can’t make it? You can still support the event by making a donation or becoming a sponsor!

Find event details, registration, sponsorship opportunities, and more at https://blvd.org/event/3rd-annual-pickleball-fundraiser

09/04/2026

Sharing more photos from our volunteer group last week! Thank you again to Jasculca Terman Strategic Communications for a morning of volunteering alongside our Medical Respite residents in our garden.

Our residents also had a blast at the ice cream social and several rounds of bingo that followed the hard work in the garden! We are so grateful to the volunteers from JT for spending the morning with the Boulevard and our residents. There's still time to volunteer in our garden this summer! Find out how to join us at: https://blvd.org/volunteer

09/02/2026

Thanks so much to our volunteers from Jasculca Terman for coming out last week. We always enjoy welcoming volunteer groups into our gardens, and our clients had a wonderful time playing Bingo with everyone.

The Boulevard is grateful for the partnership with JT and all they do to support our work!

The JT team rolled up our sleeves last week for a JT Gives Back Day at The Boulevard of Chicago!

The Boulevard helps individuals experiencing homelessness in Chicago access medical care, housing, and supportive services to help them heal, stabilize, and rebuild their lives. We spent the morning outside helping spruce up their garden, from weeding to harvesting fresh fruits and veggies. 🌱 We also had the chance to connect with residents during a few spirited rounds of bingo, which was the highlight of the day!

It was a perfect way to spend a summer morning together while supporting the important work of our Chicago neighbors. 💚 Thank you to The Boulevard for having us!

08/28/2026

Earlier this month The Boulevard of Chicago's Leadership Team gathered for a half-day retreat dedicated to planning the year ahead.

The retreat provided an opportunity to dive deeper into our strategic plan, Expanding Medical Respite, Strengthening Systems, and translate that vision to practice. Together, our leaders set priorities to ensure we can better support staff, strengthen our programs, and continue providing high-quality care to those we serve.

A huge thank you to Collaborative Bridges for generously hosting our retreat. Collaborative Bridges brings together West Side Chicago safety-net hospitals and community mental health agencies to support people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. Partnerships like these make our work possible!

We are excited about what lies ahead for The Boulevard and are grateful for the leadership, dedication, and vision that will help guide us. Find out how you can get involved in our journey of growth at https://blvd.org/volunteer!

08/14/2026

The Boulevard of Chicago's Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Impact Report is here!

In FY26, The Boulevard continued to provide medical respite care, housing support, behavioral health services, and holistic care to individuals who needed it the most. Behind every number in our impact report is a neighbor who received care, found stability, and was connected to resources that helped them take a step toward healing.

You can explore our full FY26 Impact Report at this link to learn more about the impact we're making together:https://blvd.org/storage/app/media/Boulevard%20FY26%20Impact%20Report%208.13.26.pdf

08/10/2026

The Boulevard of Chicago extends a big thank you to the incredible volunteer group from Crowe for spending the morning with us last month for their annual Day! 💚🌿

The team jumped right in by helping care for our garden and picking up trash around our Medical Respite facility, then spent time playing games and connecting with residents.

We so appreciate volunteers who take the time to complete projects while also building relationships, creating moments of joy, and reminding our residents that they're supported by a caring community.

Find out more information on how to volunteer here: https://blvd.org/volunteer

08/07/2026

Last month The Boulevard of Chicago's Associate Board wrapped up their annual strategy session with an evening of volunteering in The Boulevard's garden!🌱💚

After planning for another impactful year of fundraising, volunteering, and advocacy, the group rolled up their sleeves to help prepare our garden by pulling weeds, watering plants, and supporting the space where fresh vegetables are grown for our residents.

Our Associate Board plays a vital role in advancing The Boulevard's mission through fundraising, volunteerism, community engagement, and advocacy. We're so grateful to them for stepping up and taking action to make an impact!

Interested in joining the Associate Board? Find out more information here: https://blvd.org/associate-board

07/22/2026

Healing is rarely a journey taken alone. 💚

At The Boulevard of Chicago, we believe recovery is about more than medical care. It's about restoring dignity, building trust, creating community, and helping people move toward a healthier, more stable future.

Every day, our residents, staff, volunteers, and partners remind us that healing happens when people come together with compassion and purpose. Thank you for helping make these stories possible.

Thank you to Motion Source for their hard work on this year's mission video that can be viewed below or at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCbFbEFMMH0

07/20/2026

At the end of June, The Boulevard of Chicago kicked off our new strategic plan, "Expanding Medical Respite, Strengthening Systems" with a staff celebration!

The morning was filled with a delicious breakfast, team-building games, giveaways, and time to connect as we looked ahead to the future of our organization. The celebration then wrapped up with a surprise when two staff members presented our CEO with a certificate of appreciation signed by the staff. Together, we celebrated the incredible team that makes our mission possible and the exciting work ahead as we continue expanding access to compassionate, holistic care for one of Chicago's most vulnerable populations.

Here's to building an even stronger future together! 🌱

Interested in joining us on our journey? Head to https://blvd.org/volunteer today to get started.