Monthly Love Letters! April 16, 2026 In a world where uncertainty often defines the day-to-day reality for families experiencing homelessness, recurring donations provide something invaluable: consistency. Monthly giving ensures that organizations like Primo Center can plan, respond, and deliver services with stability and confidence. It transforms generosity from a single moment into sustained impact—keeping shelter […]
VNA Foundation Grant… Game Changer! April 6, 2026 By Katy Walsh, Chief Development Officer Primo Center is proud to announce a transformative investment from the VNA Foundation—a $71,000 grant that will expand access to critical mental health services for families experiencing homelessness across Chicago. This funding comes at a pivotal moment, as Primo’s clients are
Celebrating the Power of Women April 2, 2026 By Katy Walsh, Chief Development Officer Congresswoman Delia Ramirez’s Women Lead: A Summit on Intersectional Solidarity and Human Rights was more than a convening—it was a call to action grounded in lived experience, collective power, and an unwavering commitment to equity. Bringing together leaders from city, state,
21 Primo Families Find Homes! March 6, 2026 By Katy Walsh, Chief Development Officer At Primo Center, every step toward housing stability represents hope and a fresh start. Recently, Primo hosted a Rapid Re-housing event at our Madison Campus, bringing together partners and landlords to help families move quickly from shelter to permanent homes. The
From the Desk of CEO Felicia Blakley March 4, 2026 March Forth Did you realize that March is the only month that is also a command? It calls us to move. To act. To step forward with intention. It also holds a quiet play on words—March 4th—the only day on the calendar that sounds like
Meet Anita Carter, Bishop Primo Legacy Award Winner March 2, 2026 By Katy Walsh, Chief Development Officer For nine years, Anita Carter has been a steady and strategic force behind Primo Center’s financial strength and program sustainability. As Director of Billing and Medicaid Strategies—and the 2025 recipient of the Bishop Primo Legacy Award—Anita exemplifies the
Thank you, Dorea and Shelley! February 27, 2026 By Katy Walsh, Chief Development Officer At Primo Center’s 2nd Annual Staff Appreciation Celebration, we had the profound honor of celebrating two extraordinary team members whose combined 43+ years of service have helped shape the very heart of our organization: Dorea Bracey and Shelley Cooper. Surrounded by
Hope for Lasting Change February 20, 2026 by Shelley Cooper, Chief Community Relations Officer Celebrated as a way of honoring important people, events and achievements of the African diaspora, this year’s Black History Month has more gravity and significance than ever, as the past year has brought unprecedented attention and action around the issues of racism, injustice and inequality.
From the Desk of CEO Felicia Blakley February 10, 2026 Love in Action The word philanthropy comes from the Greek philos (love) and anthropos (humanity). At its core, philanthropy simply means the love of humankind. Not charity as obligation. Not giving as transaction. But love—made visible through action. I’m reminded of this every time I
