The Block Club Chicago Podcast

'You Make Your Table Longer' - The Woman Opening Her Home To Migrants While Battling Terminal Cancer

Episode Summary

Elaine Pierce is a 68-year-old Oak Park retiree who didn't think twice about allowing 7 strangers into her 3-bedroom home in August. They now operate like an extended family, and are forming a bond that is proving essential for both Elaine and "her people."

Episode Notes

Host - Jon Hansen

Editor - Iridian Fierro

Read the Sun-Time article about Elaine HERE

Elaine Pierce is a 68-year-old Oak Park retiree who didn't think twice about allowing 7 strangers into her 3-bedroom home in August. They now operate like an extended family, and are forming a bond that is proving essential for both Elaine and "her people."