This CHA resident waited years for safe housing. There are hundreds more like her.

Faith Hernandez waited a month for the Chicago Housing Authority to find her an apartment so she could get away from her abuser.

Then she waited a year for grab bars to be installed in the new home. Once installed, it took the city agency another two years to relocate her to a place closer to the hospital where she was getting treatment for multiple disabilities.

While she waited, her health worsened…

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