SELFHELP HOME INC
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Mission Statement
The Selfhelp Home is a not for profit Jewish senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, intermediate and skilled nursing care. Selfhelp of Chicago, founded in 1938 subsequently established as a refuge for Holocaust survivors. Today Selfhelp honors its legacy of empathy and state of the art care as an urban, independent nonprofit home offering the continuum of services from residential living to skilled nursing care.
About This Cause
The Selfhelp Organization originally began in the 1930’s in New York City as a volunteer organization founded by European immigrants and refugees that were able to escape Nazi tyranny. They were devoted to helping others like themselves by providing services to aid needy and penniless emigres from Central Europe. In 1938 a group settled in Chicago in the south side neighborhood of Hyde Park. Assistance with jobs, housing , childcare the language and a variety of other services that supported their transition was available to newcomers. Social and cultural life was also enriched through Selfhelp with welcoming parties, the celebration of Jewish holidays and musical concerts that brought the community together. The organization grew through fundraising and in 1949 Selfhelp was incorporated as a not for profit organization and in 1950 they purchased an old Drexel Boulevard “Mansion” that was converted into a “home for the aged” to accommodate 19 residents. This represented a new place to call home in America that was comfortable and affordable, offering companionship and family life. Jewish cultural traditions were honored and German was spoken that eased their adjustment to the American way. Almost 10 years later, the home quickly grew to accommodate 41 residents. Membership of Selfhelp also grew from a handful of people to several hundred. After gaining the respect of the community on the South Side and reaching its capacity the need to open a second location was determined. In 1963, a north side location was established, that still exists today at 908 W. Argyle in Chicago. The four story building accommodated 70 residents with apartments, most of whom were survivors of Nazi persecution. Since then the SelfHelp home expanded in the 80’s with a nine story addition including two health care floors for those needing more nursing assistance and short-term rehabilitation. Selfhelp has given refuge to more than 1,000 Nazi persecutions from Central Europe, during its time. Today, the Selfhelp Home is home to 150 residents, with a dwindling population of holocaust survivors, the home still maintains its culture of preserving the dignity of elders and providing the highest quality of life in a culturally rich environment. SelfHelp provides a full continuum of care for residents all under one roof. 70 apartments for seniors- studios and 1 bedroom where they may live independently or with assisted living services. Selfhelp offers 72 skilled nursing beds including a new Medicare approved Health and Rehabilitation Center for residents and seniors in the community. The new center offers a dedicated space for short term stays in a luxurious atmosphere for those recovering from a hospital visit. All private suites and a state of the art rehabilitation gym aid in providing the highest quality of rehabilitation The Selfhelp Home became Medicare licensed in 2001 and maintains the highest possible ratings with the Department of health Human Services. The Selfhelp Home was ranked America’s Best Nursing Homes in 2011, 2014 and in 2015 by U.S. News & World Report. Donations support ongoing upgrades and remodeling to the home, the most recent addition, a state of the art movie theater, a sanctuary and media room specifically designed with Seniors in mind. Other amenities include a roof top garden, and an indoor solarium on the top floor that has all natural sunlight and takes in a view of Lake Michigan