A Fresh Start Begins Here
Safe, supportive housing and real-world resources for individuals rebuilding after incarceration or addiction.
Tangible Dreams is here to walk with you as you rebuild your life.
Whether you’re transitioning from incarceration, overcoming addiction, or simply starting over, we offer safe housing, financial literacy education, mental health support, job placement assistance, transportation, and more. Our goal is to empower individuals with the tools they need to thrive—because everyone deserves a fresh start and a real chance at success.
Tangible Dreams exists to help individuals rebuild their lives after incarceration or substance abuse. Through supportive housing, life skills training, and access to vital resources, we provide a safe environment where men and women can heal, grow, and pursue lasting change.
We envision a world where every person—regardless of their past—has the opportunity to live with dignity, stability, and purpose. Tangible Dreams aims to break the cycle of recidivism and addiction by offering real solutions that restore hope and rebuild lives.
To provide safe, recovery-focused housing for individuals transitioning back into society
To offer wraparound services including financial literacy, job placement, mental health support, and transportation
To build strategic partnerships that expand access to community resources
To empower each resident with the skills and confidence needed for long-term success
Coming Soon
Tangible Dreams Women’s Recovery Home
Sauk Village, IL – 4 Bedrooms, 7 Beds Available
Welcome to our first women’s recovery residence—designed to provide a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for women transitioning from incarceration or substance abuse recovery. Located in a peaceful Sauk Village neighborhood, this fully furnished home offers shared bedrooms, wraparound support services, and a community rooted in healing and growth.
âś… Now accepting residents
âś… Private & shared rooms available
âś… Supportive services included
Support Our Residents With Hygiene Packs
Access to basic hygiene items is something many of us take for granted—but for individuals transitioning out of incarceration, addiction, or homelessness, these essentials can be life-changing. Our Hygiene Drive ensures that every woman entering Tangible Dreams receives a personal hygiene pack, helping restore dignity, build confidence, and promote health from day one. Every donated item or dollar directly supports someone’s fresh start.
🧼 Donate Hygiene Items
Send or drop off new, unopened essentials to help our women feel clean, confident, and cared for.
items like: soap, toothbrushes, deodorant, feminine care, and more
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Toothbrush (individually packaged)
Toothpaste (travel or full-size)
Deodorant (solid or roll-on)
Body soap or body wash
Shampoo & conditioner (travel or full-size)
Feminine hygiene products (pads, pantiliners, tampons)
Lotion or moisturizer
Washcloth or loofah
Hand sanitizer
Disposable razors
Hairbrush or comb
Lip balm
Nail clippers
Tissues (travel packs)
Cotton swabs
Face mask (optional)
Drop off Instructions
đź’š Sponsor a Hygiene Pack
Your $15 donation provides a complete hygiene kit for one resident, helping them feel clean, confident, and cared for during a critical time of transition. Each kit includes essential items that promote dignity, health, and self-respect—reminding our residents that they are valued and supported on their journey to recovery.
$15 Hygiene Kit Includes:
1 Toothbrush (individually packaged)
1 Travel-size toothpaste
1 Bar soap or travel-size body wash
1 Travel-size shampoo
1 Travel-size conditioner
1 Deodorant (travel or trial size)
1 Washcloth or hygiene wipe pack
2 Disposable razors
1 Small lotion or moisturizer
1 Travel-size tissue pack
3 Sanitary pads or tampons (if needed)
1 Resealable bag for storage
How to Sponsor
Empower a New Beginning
Sponsor Change
Be a part of someone’s breakthrough. When you sponsor one of our empowerment tools, you're not just giving a gift—you’re investing in someone’s second chance at life. Help us equip men, women, and youth with resources that inspire growth, healing, and purpose.
Goal Setting Workbook
Support individuals as they create clear, actionable goals that guide their journey to personal stability and success.
Write Your Story: Book Coaching Workshop
Empower someone to turn their testimony into a published book through our guided writing and coaching sessions.
Young Authors Bookcamp
Give a child the opportunity to dream big by sponsoring their place in our creative writing camp where they’ll write, illustrate, and publish their first book.
FAQ’S
Frequently Asked Questions
Together, We Can Do More
At Tangible Dreams, we understand that families, donors, and community partners may have questions about who we serve and how our programs work.
Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive recovery home for formerly incarcerated women and those overcoming substance abuse. Through structured housing, wraparound services, and compassionate care, we help our residents rebuild their lives. Below are answers to some of the most common questions we receive. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, we’re just a message away.
We provide transitional housing and support services to individuals who are reentering society after incarceration or recovering from addiction, with a focus on stability, healing, and long-term success.
Our first home is located in Sauk Village, Illinois, and currently houses up to seven women. We plan to expand and open additional homes for both men and women in the near future.
We offer housing, mental health support, financial literacy, job readiness coaching, assistance with benefits, and daily routines that encourage accountability and personal growth.
Each resident’s stay varies depending on their needs, progress, and goals. We focus on personalized recovery plans to support long-term independence.
We rely on donations, grants, and partnerships with individuals and organizations who believe in second chances and community transformation. Residents may also choose to privately pay for their stay.
Yes, we accept referrals from probation officers, case managers, treatment centers, and individuals. Please use our contact form to begin the referral process.
Yes, Tangible Dreams is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.
