Chicago House unveils new transgender housingby Kate Sosin, Windy City Times | 2012-04-18
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Chicago-House-unveils-new-transgender-housing-/37364.htmlIn an unprecedented move for the organization, Chicago House has unveiled a new nine-bedroom facility to house transgender people on Chicago's North Side.
The organization opened up the building for tours at a special meeting of Chicago's Transgender Coalition April 18.
"We plan for this to be a safe haven and residential facility for transgender persons," said Rev. Stan Sloan, CEO of Chicago House.
Nine transgender people will live in the four-story house before year's end.
Chicago House formerly used the building for hospice services, but as HIV-related deaths have slowed, the need for the site diminished. What has not diminished, said Sloan, is the need for affirming housing and support for transgender people. The location of the building is not being made public, due to concerns that doing so might make it a target for anti-trans violence.
