Dear Friends, I hope you enjoy a very healthy and safe beginning of this new year. Thinking about this year, one word that stands out about Primo Center and the… Read more »
Building Resiliency in 2022
News & Events
Primo Center Opens its Newest Location in the Heart of the Austin Neighborhood
The new shelter will provide 210 beds for homeless families and public health services led by Lawndale Christian Health Center After more than 40 years, Primo Center, Chicago’s largest provider… Read more »
A Note From The CEO – June 2021
Greetings, Thank you for your support of the Primo Center. So much of what transpired between March 2020 and today will leave a lasting mark on everyone. Amid a global… Read more »
Meet Our Trainer: Jean Jourdain
Jean Jourdain is a certified master trainer and has been at Primo Center for about 9 months providing individualized fitness training for the staff. Primo Center CEO, Christine… Read more »
Staff Spotlight: Sandy Mitchell
We created the Englewood Community Kitchens (ECK) to create positive food experiences for our residents to learn better health and wellness habits. Sandy Mitchell leads the ECK and shared more… Read more »
Black History Month Staff Spotlight: Diane Jerdine
This month we celebrate the rich history and culture of the Black community. Join us as we shine a spotlight on Primo Center’s own sheroes and heroes who make our… Read more »
A Note From The CEO – February 2021
“Just like moons and like suns, With the certainty of tides, Just like hopes springing high, Still I’ll rise.” – Maya Angelou Dear Friends: I hope your year is off… Read more »
Interview with Kris Rittenmeyer
More than just lacking essential resources: Early trauma and mental illness often lead to homelessness. “Not only is mental health a huge component in becoming homeless, but it can also… Read more »
Heroes of The COVID Crisis: How Christine Achre of Primo Center helped provide shelter for homeless children during the pandemic
An Interview With Phil La Duke Originally published by Authority Magazine and Thrive Global Practice Active Listening. A large part of effectively supporting our community is by practicing active listening…. Read more »
Primo Center Partners with Global Gift Registry to Raise In-Kind Donations for Homeless Chicago Women and Children
Primo Center, Chicago’s largest and highest performing provider of services and shelter for homeless children and their families, becomes the first Chicago recipient and partner of Global Gift Registry. Created… Read more »