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Shared Housing is an intergenerational program designed to reduce the cost of shelter
by matching compatible individuals who are interested in sharing living arrangements,
expenses and household duties.
Any individual who is willing to share a living space is a potential Shared Housing
candidate. Participants can be students, singles, widows, widowers, etc. Adults of all
ages may participate in the program, however, one person in each match must be at least 60
years old.
Participants in the Shared Housing Program are either "Providers" or
"Seekers". Providers are persons who have a house, apartment or condominium to
share. Seekers are persons desiring a new housing situation.
PLOWS acts as a confidential clearinghouse to screen interested persons. Arrangements will
be made for potentially compatible individuals to meet and, without obligation, explore
the possibility of sharing a home. PLOWS offers guidance in developing an agreement
between Providers and Seekers, and provides follow-up visits and meetings. This program
does not offer emergency housing, nor does it provide housemates for nursing care,
household help or sitter services.
Benefits include financial: the sharing of expenses reduces the cost of housing. Sharing
is an alternative to struggling with escalating shelter costs and waiting years for
subsidized housing. Companionship: loneliness and isolation are reduced through a shared
living environment. Security: the fear and vulnerability of living alone are decreased by
sharing. Independence: through sharing, older adults continue to maintain their
independence in the community.
The PLOWS Council on Aging developed Shared Housing to provide an affordable housing
option to older adults and is part of its overall program to help seniors remain
independent in their own communities. Funding for this program is provided by the Cook
County Community Development Block Grant and the Village of Oak Lawn Community Development
Block Grant.
PLOWS offers Shared Housing at no charge to interested persons. Inquiries are welcomed
about this housing option. For information call (708) 422-6722 and speak with our Shared
Housing Coordinator.
Contact Information
PLOWS Council on Aging is available Monday thru Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Telephone
- 708-422-6722
- FAX
- 708-422-8475
- Postal address
- 4700 West 95th Street, Suite 106, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453
- Electronic mail
- General Information: xplowsx@ameritech.net
Webmaster: xplowsx@ameritech.net
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PLOWS Council on Aging
