ABOUT US - OUR HISTORY & FUTURE

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS.....
Sister-Friend Partnerships, Inc. In the spring of 2004, SFPI had its humble beginnings in the living room of the founder, Ms. Tammie T. Morris. Once a month, a few women and teen girls from the community would gather together to build camaraderie and to share information and advice regarding job leads, careers, parenting and spiritual enrichment. The group began connecting with women and teen girls outside of the circle. This led to more women being invited to the fellowship gatherings. In 2007 the program grew beyond the space of the cozy living room into a nearby community center where monthly empowerment workshops, counseling sessions, bible study and special events were held. Thus, the heart and soul of Sister-Friend Partnerships, Inc. was born.
In 2013, SFPI established its formal Board of Directors and was recognized by the IRS and the State of IL as 501c3 charitable organization.
Today, SFPI is committed to the work of diminishing homelessness in our community and to serve vulnerable women (and their families) through gender responsive programs and services leading to economic independence, educational empowerment, health and wellness, family and community, friendship, spiritual enrichment and more........

OUR FUTURE
We need office space and a functional multi-unit building!
SFPI endeavors to address the problem and the risks associated with homelessness by providing transitional housing programs and holistic wrap around services for vulnerable women (and their children) - that lead to permanent housing placement. Our goal is to offer a clean, safe and healthy family environment that will inspire successful independent living that is long-term, and eliminate risks leading to any further occurrence of homelessness.
Further, our commitment includes building strong community partnerships and collaborations, plus advocacy and outreach that will reduce the number of abandon buildings in our neighborhoods and reduce the number of homeless women and children living on the streets of Chicago or in dangerous spaces.