Renaissance is a leader in Chicago’s response to homelessness. We provide a range of proven solutions including prevention, outreach, rapid re-housing, permanent supportive housing, behavioral health care, and clinical case management.
Renaissance prevents and ends homelessness for vulnerable Chicagoans.
Our Mission
Renaissance empowers Chicagoans for long-term success through innovative and comprehensive supportive services and housing.
Our Vision
A Chicago without homelessness.
A Day in the Life of a Case Manager
Monica Richmond - a Team Leader for our Supportive Housing Outreach Team – discusses what a "typical" day looks like for our Case Managers. Renaissance's Clinical Director, Erica Ernst, and Executive Director, Michael Banghart joined Monica for this conversation.
The Renaissance Living Room
The Renaissance Living Room is an alternative to hospitals or the police when you’re having a mental health crisis or just too stressed and overwhelmed to cope, in a safe, home-like atmosphere. Why do we need The Living Room and how it helps will be discussed.
How to Help Our Homeless Neighbors
What do you do when you encounter a homeless person? Many people are unsure of how to help our most vulnerable neighbors and this Conversation answers this question and more.
Finding Home
Featuring Lillian and Ray, two Renaissance Program Participants, and Michael Banghart, Renaissance’s Executive Director
Why Housing Makes Cents (Sense)
Betsy Benito, Principal Consultant, High Ground Partners, LLC Richard Day, University of Chicago Booth School of Business Michael Banghart, Executive Director, Renaissance Social Services
Conversation on Ending Homelessness
Sol Flores, Deputy Governor, State of Illinois, and Michael Banghart, Renaissance’s Executive Director will discuss the issues surrounding homelessness and the steps being taken to end it.
Renaissance Bracket Challenge 2025
Renaissance Pickleball Social
Save the Date: Stand Up for the Homeless 2025
households were provided resources to prevent eviction and homelessness
2,171
people living on the streets were connected to housing, healthcare, and other services
636
participants lived in the agency’s supportive housing, including 57 families
545
2,404
individuals were provided resources to prevent eviction and homelessness
523
people living on the streets were connected to housing, healthcare, and other services
864
participants received housing support, including 127 families
You can create solutions for unhoused Chicagoans!
At Renaissance, igniting hope and paving the way for a brighter tomorrow is at the heart of everything we do. Your partnership can expand innovative solutions that end homelessness for individuals and families.
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