GoPride.com : The Global LGBT (Gay/Lesbian) & Friends Network: Interview with Rev. Stan Sloan

Interview with Rev. Stan Sloan
http://www.chicagopride.com/news/interview.cfm/articleid/151009 :: Before their November 11th inaugural Speaker Series featuring President Bill Clinton, Chicago House CEO Stan Sloan takes a moment with ChicagoPride.com's Brian Decker to chat about the founding of Chicago House, the Sweet Miss Giving's bakery job program one year later, and a deep dark secret that you may not already know about this fascinating community leader.CP: (ChicagoPride.com) Chicago House was founded in 1985. While the initial reason for the founding of Chicago House was to provide housing and supportive services for people with HIV and AIDS, were there any specific events or instances that led to its creation?SS: (Rev. Stan Sloan) People were being kicked out of their homes and had nowhere to go to die with a sense of dignity. We answered that need.CP: What were some of the first programs offered? SS: We were really about end of life care in those days. It is a sharp contrast to our mission today, which have expanded to include community case management, substance abu...

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