We’re pleased to announce that UIC Professor of Law and advocate for domestic violence (DV) survivors, Debra Stark, will receive the 2026 Sharon L. King Distinguished Alumni Award at LCBH’s Fall Benefit on October 15th. The SLK Distinguished Alumni Award is given annually in honor of LCBH’s...
LCBH was awarded $100,000 in unrestricted funding from Impact Grants Chicago, a women-powered collective giving organization, to continue serving Chicago’s low-to-moderate income renters in and outside of eviction court. “We are incredibly grateful to be a 2026 Impact Grant recipient. LCBH...
Greetings from May! It’s hard to believe we’re already in the second quarter of 2026. Over the past few months, we’ve been busy meeting with community and government partners, donors, and volunteers across the city, sharing strategies to improve housing outcomes for renters through service...
LCBH teamed up with DePaul College of Law to host a community-based Eviction Sealing Clinic in April! More than 50 student and attorney volunteers helped tenants draft 63 motions to seal old eviction records, which can create a harmful barrier to future housing. We are so grateful for...
Sharon L. King is a long-time LCBH donor and former board president. Sharon was instrumental in establishing the Brach-Brodie Endowment which provides funding for LCBH to host legal fellows and recent law school graduates to gain experience in a legal aid setting. Sharon recently made the lead...
Greetings from 2026! Working at LCBH, the importance of safe and stable housing is always on my mind. But, during weeks like these, when the temperatures dip well below zero, it becomes impossible to ignore just how essential our work is for neighbors facing displacement due to eviction. In...
I was recently reminded of the saying, “In November, we count blessings more than worries,” and, this year, amid city and federal budget uncertainty, it feels especially true. That’s why, in the spirit of gratitude, I’d like to take a moment to express my gratitude for the staff, volunteers,...
It’s hard to find the right words to describe this October. Usually, when I sit down to write my Musings, I want to be a cheerleader for the agency, describing yet another great month at LCBH. And don’t get me wrong; this month has been nothing short of amazing: We hosted another successful...
From October 27th to 31st, we are celebrating Pro Bono Week! In 2025, more than 60 volunteers from 11 firms and law schools have helped power our work with renters facing housing-related challenges. We are so grateful for their commitment to renters’ rights and for their willingness to give...
Help us welcome our newest members of the LCBH Ambassadors Board! LCBH Ambassadors are key to advancing our mission through community outreach, pro bono, and fundraising. We are so excited to see the remarkable work and unique perspectives this group brings to our organization. Meet our 2025...