Second Chance Living LLC — Independent Living SolutionsStable lives. Stronger communities.

A home, not a facility

Turn the key to your own front door.

Second Chance Living is a place where people turn a roof into a home. Veterans, seniors, survivors of domestic violence, and neighbors starting over all find a room of their own here — at their pace, with a community that shows up.

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A warm sunlit entryway with a wooden front door slightly open

Our mission

We believe a stable door to step through changes everything. Our homes pair private living with gentle, consistent support.

Two ways to live here

Private room

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A room of your own inside the home — your bed, your door, and your own quiet, with shared kitchen and living space.

A warm private bedroom with a neatly made bed and soft morning light
  • Your own bedroom
  • Shared kitchen and living space
  • Weekly check-ins

Shared room

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A comfortable shared bedroom in a warm, house-style home with a front porch and a real sense of company.

A warm shared bedroom with two made-up beds and soft morning light
  • Shared bedroom, private bed
  • Front-porch community dinners
  • On-site resident coordinator

Inside the home

Rooms that feel like someone's home

A warm shared bedroom with two made-up beds and soft morning light

Shared rooms

Comfortable bedrooms with room for your own bed, your own light, and your own quiet.

A communal kitchen with a large wooden farmhouse table

Kitchen

A real kitchen to cook in, with a big table where neighbors end up talking longer than they planned.

A cozy shared living room with a sofa, armchair, and warm lamps

Living area

A shared living room for movie nights, morning coffee, and company when you want it.

Included in your home

Support that stays out of your way

  • 01

    Life-skill coaching

    Budgeting, cooking, and daily routines built around your goal.

  • 02

    Wellness and connection

    Optional counseling, group walks, and a full schedule of activities.

  • 03

    Medical transportation

    Rides to and from your medical appointments, available for a separate fee.

  • 04

    Everyday logistics

    Utility assistance and laundry, handled with you.

  • 05

    Family communication

    A monthly update and open-door policy for loved ones.

Getting in

Three steps to your key

  1. 1

    Visit and talk

    Tour a home, meet the coordinator, and ask anything.

  2. 2

    A simple match

    We pair you with the right home and a support plan.

  3. 3

    Move in on your pace

    Settle in with a welcome plan and no pressure.

Out in the neighborhood

We show up beyond our front doors, too

Coffee, donuts, and a warm hello on Chicago corners — our team spends weekends out with the community, meeting neighbors where they are.

Second Chance Living team members in safety vests handing out coffee and donuts on a neighborhood cornerThe outreach team standing behind a table of coffee, donuts, and water on a sunny morning

"For the first time in a long while I have my own door, my own morning. The people here just let me be me."

Daniel R. · Resident

Come see the front door

Tours are free and unhurried. Bring a family member or come alone.

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