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The exhibit "Evicted: A Closer Look at America's Housing Struggles and Crisis" is currently open at the Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago. The exhibit, which has been available since its debut at the National Building Museum in 2018, explores the complex issues surrounding eviction in the United States, a challenge faced by over 2.3 million Americans each year, most of whom are low-income renters. It highlights the role of eviction in perpetuating poverty and inequality, and its impact on families' lives, including health, employment, education, and relationships.
This exhibition, based on Matthew Desmond's acclaimed book "Evicted," aims to illuminate the personal stories behind eviction through infographics and tenant testimonials. By doing so, it seeks to raise awareness about the ongoing housing crisis and its wide-reaching effects.
The exhibit is made possible by a partnership with the Supportive Housing Providers Association and the Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness. It is supported by a grant from the Avangrid Foundation and organized by the National Building Museum, with the original backing coming from Amy Falls, Ford Foundation, and the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation.
The Illinois tour of this exhibition has received funding from the Illinois Department and Human Services Office to Prevent and End Homelessness, working through the Supportive Housing Providers Association. The exhibit will be on display at the Harold Washington Library Center through June 15, 2025.
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