PLOWS Shared Housing Offers Seniors Options to Living Alone

PALOS HEIGHTS, IL -- Since 1986 the PLOWS Shared Housing Program has offered a unique housing option to area seniors. Those seeking roommate situations with affordable housing and companionship find the program a viable alternative to living alone.

It can mean extra income to persons who are willing to provide a place for another within their home, condo, or apartment. Residences must be located in Alsip, Blue Island, Bridgeview, Burbank, Chicago Ridge, Crestwood, Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills, Hometown, Lemont, Merrionette Park, Oak Lawn, Orland Hills, Orland Park, Palos Park, Palos Hills, Palos Heights, Robbins, Tinley Park, Willow Springs, or Worth.

The Shared Housing Program offers participants the opportunity for companionship as well as increased security. Eligible applicants must be age 25 or older and one person in each match must be at least 62 years old. Thorough reference checks on both the seeker and provider are made by PLOWS Shared Housing Specialist. There is no fee for this service.

Shared Housing is NOT emergency housing. It is NOT designed as a care giving, maid, or transportation service. Call 708-361- 0219 to learn if Shared Housing is the right housing option for you.

The PLOWS Council on Aging serves seniors in Palos, Lemont, Orland and Worth Townships.