Address
3541 W. North Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
Website
www.lucha.org
Description
The mission of LUCHA is to provide decent and affordable housing, housing services and education to low and moderate income Latinos and other residents in Chicago, IL. LUCHA fosters community stability in neighborhoods lacking adequate housing due to discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, religion, familial status, and disability. This is done by empowering residents through education and participation, promoting affordable housing development and home ownership, rehabilitating and managing housing, and advocating for resources. LUCHA developed and manages 153 units of affordable housing, provides emergency home repairs for seniors, emergency rental assistance for families and victims of domestic violence, first time homebuyer workshops and financial counseling, default and foreclosure counseling, and community organizing for affordable housing development and community leadership.
Category
Children & Youth, Elderly, Homeless, Hunger & Poverty, Women, Other
