When Art Feels Like Home
A home is more than four walls. It is a place where people can feel welcomed, inspired, and proud of where they live. That is why we are so thankful to photographer R. Scott McNeill for donating his photography to…
A home is more than four walls. It is a place where people can feel welcomed, inspired, and proud of where they live. That is why we are so thankful to photographer R. Scott McNeill for donating his photography to…
Some days remind you why this work matters. On June 30, neighbors, community leaders, partners, supporters and residents gathered in Northbrook to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Poupard Place. Even though temperatures climbed into the 90s, the…
On Monday May 11, 2026, community members, faith leaders, elected officials, neighbors and partners gathered in Evanston to celebrate the future home of 33 households. The official groundbreaking of Mt. Pisgah Apartments marks the beginning of a long-awaited affordable housing…
Photos by Darris Lee Harris A COMMUNITY COMES HOME There are moments in this work that remind us exactly why we do it. The recent Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Taylor Place Apartments was one of those moments….
At HODC, we believe safe housing can change the course of a life. But some projects stay with you — not just because of what they build, but because of who they serve. This past December, Shelter Youth & Family…
Last week, HODC was honored to welcome Illinois Congressman Brad Schneider to Zion Woods, our newest affordable housing community in Deerfield. His visit highlighted what happens when partners, neighbors, and leaders come together with a shared commitment: creating homes where…
On Saturday, July 12, HODC hosted the 2025 Zion Woods HomeComing, an event for neighbors and local organizations to welcome the residents of Zion Woods to their new homes. It was a block party with heart, a homecoming in every…
See more great pictures below! On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, over 70 community members, community leaders, and partners gathered to break ground on Poupard Place, a 48-unit supportive housing development in Northbrook. As the village’s first affordable housing community, it…
Over 100 Gather to Celebrate New Affordable Housing at Zion Woods More than 100 people came together on June 26th in Deerfield to celebrate a powerful moment of community, compassion, and progress: the grand opening of Zion Woods Apartments, a…
After years of planning, partnership, and persistence, the moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here—Zion Woods is open, and residents are already moving in! HODC and Brinshore Development invite you to join us in celebrating this incredible milestone at…
Here at HODC, we’re all about fostering connections and creating opportunities. That’s exactly why we were thrilled to partner with Brinshore Development, LLC and Zion Lutheran Evangelical Church in Deerfield, Illinois, to bring Zion Woods, a brand new 25-unit affordable…
What a fantastic day we had at the groundbreaking ceremony for Zion Woods on Tuesday, April 23rd! Over 70 community members, leaders, and supporters came together to celebrate the successful launch of this long-awaited project. The Importance of Community Distinguished…