If you own land in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, you can buy up two vacant lots from the City of Chicago for $1 a lot. Go to https://largelots.org/apply/ and follow the simple 3 Steps to apply! The lots must be on the same block as land you already own. Only one application will be accepted per property deed.
MyHome by Freddie Mac provides information for those interested in renting or purchasing a home. MyHome is also the place to view information for existing home owners and those thinking about refinancing.
CreditSmart®: Freddie Mac invites you to attend our live, four-part, instructor-led training series.
The University of Chicago is using its commitment to bring adult trauma services to the South Side to win state approval of a significant expansion of the Hyde Park medical center.
On September 11, 2015, Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) Chicago hosted a Peer-to-Peer learning visit and tours of three Chicago NHS neighborhoods: West Humboldt, Auburn Gresham and Chicago Lawn. Peer-to-Peer is designed by Neighborworks America to share Community Building & Engagement practices.
Join us for a Trolley Tour of Auburn Gresham & Englewood! Saturday, September 26th, 2015, Tours begin at Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago’s Auburn Gresham/Englewood Office 449 W 79th St – Chicago, Registration – 9:30-10:00am – First trolley leaves promptly at 10:15am – Last trolley leaves promptly at noon, For more information or to RSVP, please call (773)488-2004
Carolina Gaete and Cecile Carroll DeMello, Co-Directors of Blocks Together, will be guests on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, July 6, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nonprofit “U” is a forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development is the host. The show will stream live from BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u.
Monday’s episode will provide an explanation of what TIF’s are; look at ways TIFs have been used traditionally in Chicago; and show ways they can be used to better benefit people who live in communities undergoing change. There will be opportunities for listeners to call in with questions and participate in live chats. Nonprofit professionals and community stakeholders are especially encouraged to call in and share their TIF stories. The live call in number is (347) 884-8121.
On Friday, Many 8th, FHFA Director Watt announced that the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) and the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) have been extended through 2016.
2015 assistance funds to help customers facing financial hardship avoid service disconnection
