In 1979, when a man freezes to death on the streets of Uptown, a group of neighborhood residents respond with a commitment to provide emergency overnight shelter for homeless men and women. Their commitment to prevent any further tragedies was the beginning of REST.

Today, REST provides shelter, permanent housing and social service programs to hundreds of homeless men and women each day. Since its inception, REST has sheltered tens of thousands of individuals and placed thousands of people into housing.

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The REST Boat Cruise: Put the Summer to REST

Get on board for REST’s annual boat cruise held in September!

The theme for this event is “Put the Summer to REST.” And that’s just what we do as we tour the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. In addition to the cruise, the event features dinner and a raffle. It’s a fun night out, and all proceeds go directly towards helping REST fulfill their mission.

We’re always on the lookout for people to help plan this event, as well as passengers to join our voyage. Contact REST to learn more.