We believe every Chicagoan deserves a safe, stable home. Our homelessness prevention programs provide the education, resources, and connections needed to help individuals and families maintain housing before crisis strikes.
Through direct support, agency referrals, and community partnerships, we address the root causes of housing instability — not just the symptoms.
Housing Stability
Sustainable pathways to stable housing
Resource Navigation
Connecting to agencies & services
Education & Skills
Financial & life skills programs
Economic Independence
Employment & self-sufficiency support
Million and One INC is a nonprofit organization committed to preventing homelessness across Chicago and uplifting limited-income individuals and families through education, vital resources, and meaningful connections to supportive services.
In partnership with the City of Chicago, dedicated volunteers, and generous donors, we strive to build sustainable pathways to housing stability, economic self-sufficiency, and long-term personal empowerment.
To empower underserved individuals—primarily immigrants, refugees, women, and minorities—through holistic support. We provide financial, emotional, and material assistance while fostering dignity, resilience, and inclusion.
A thriving, inclusive community where every immigrant and underserved family has the opportunity, resources, and confidence to achieve independence and build a brighter future.
Every program we run connects back to our core mission: preventing homelessness and building stronger communities.
From providing meals and clothing to supporting households with rent and utilities, our work has helped ease the burdens of everyday survival. Beyond immediate relief, we have walked with individuals as they prepared resumes, attended interviews, and secured meaningful jobs—steps that lead to lasting independence. Every act of support not only meets an urgent need but also restores dignity, strengthens resilience, and builds a sense of belonging. With your partnership, we can continue breaking the cycle of poverty and create brighter futures for even more families.
Amanuel: From Struggle to Strength
When Amanuel arrived in Chicago from Eritrea, he faced an uncertain future. With no job, limited English, and no nearby family, every day felt like an uphill battle.
Through Million and One INC. NFP, Amanuel received food and clothing from our Donation Center, help applying for public benefits, and one-on-one support with his job search. Within months, he secured stable employment and began building a new life for himself and his family.
Today, Amanuel is not just surviving—he’s thriving. He calls Million and One “a family that welcomed me when I had no one else.”
