We empower women and children to become productive, responsible and independent members of their communities. i.
The Primo Center is a leader in providing family shelter and permanent supportive housing, integrated physical, dental and mental health care, early childhood development and supportive services to homeless families in Chicago. No one will be denied access to services due to an inability to pay; and
ii. There is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.
05/20/2026
Thank you to our friends for inviting to present at the new hires event. New Turner team members assembled 500+ hygiene kits with notes of encouragement for Primo families struggling with . Gratitude and congratulations to the new hires 😊
05/14/2026
The 2026 Home Illinois Summit: Rising with Resilience was two days of education, collaboration and celebration for the ecosystem working daily to prevent and end homelessness in Illinois. Special thanks to the inspirational leadership and their teams driving the efforts Illinois Deputy Governor , IDHS Secretary .quintero.14 , Chief Homelessness Officer Christine Haley and IL Governor . as our country deprioritizes people struggling with , , , , , is proud to be in a state and an ecosystem speaking up for systematic change for housing for all.
05/10/2026
Thank you for celebrating Mother’s Day with ! Our moms and families enjoyed a delicious meal made by Chef Disha and got to visit with Senator Duckworth at our Austin campus. A perfect way to honor our moms. Happy Mother’s Day!
05/08/2026
Our partners at spent the morning filming . We can’t wait to see the results. 🤩 MSUFCU is not only a donor, they are a teacher. MSUFCU has been providing financial education for Primo team members. Thank you, !
04/25/2026
Thank you to our amazing friends at . They recently assembled healthcare kits with the essentials for our expectant moms. Each bag also has a handwritten note of encouragement in support of a new mom. 🥰 is incredibly grateful for our partnership with Thank you for giving up your Saturday morning to make life a little nicer for Primo families!
04/24/2026
Our friends from stopped by our campus. They are planning a home improvement project for families. We are so grateful for their generous support of parts and labor. Stay tuned for before and after pictures on our makeover! 🤩
04/17/2026
visited with our friends and neighbors at . CEO Felicia Blakley met with CEO Angela Hicks and Board Chair Nandita Pinisetti to discuss operational challenges around serving families struggling with . They also shared exciting news about upcoming campus expansion projects.
04/15/2026
team gathered for our quarterly Town Hall. CEO Felicia Blakley led the conversation around financial planning and resilience for our organization, team members and families. “Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care!” Primo also celebrated completion of mandatory training with new branded polos. 🤩
04/08/2026
CEO Felicia Blakley joined leaders from , , and to discuss nonprofit financial resilience in times of uncertainty. Special thanks to our friends at Gallagher and Wintrust for hosting a morning of coffee, conversations and connections.
04/03/2026
Thank you to Melissa and our friends at Christ Church Winnetka Parish Offices for providing Easter baskets for Primo families. Every day is hard for a child living in a shelter. Holidays are even harder! This Sunday, Primo kids get to wake up to these festive baskets. 🐣🐰 Happy Easter!