Behind every resident served at Housing Opportunity, there is a team of property management staff working hard to keep our buildings running well. That work depends on having the right tools and information to keep our communities running well. For…
Gavin Rosengarten, 2026 Summer Intern This summer, HODC was fortunate to welcome Gavin Rosengarten as a participant in the Emerging Leaders Internship (ELI) Program, offered by the Illinois Housing Council. The 12-week program provides interns with hands-on experience in affordable…
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…
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….
In 2025, HODC opened four new affordable housing communities across Chicago’s northern suburbs – the most in a single year in our organization’s history. Our 2025 Impact Report, Blueprints for Belonging, tells the story of how we got here and…
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…
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…
Left to Right: Aaron Tucker, Justin Pelej, Richard Koenig, Tina Dalman with Steven M. Elrod standing at the podium. On Thursday, May 8, 2025, HODC’s Executive Director, Richard Koenig, was honored to serve as a panelist at the Biennial Seminar…
“I hope that affordable housing will enable people like myself to spend the rest of our lives in a community that has accepted us for who we are and has accepted the fact there is going to be other adults…
We are thrilled to share that Richard Koenig, Executive Director of HODC, was featured on the latest episode of the Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast! In this insightful discussion, Richard delves into the obstacles that affordable housing developers face in…
HODC is pleased to announce changes to its executive leadership following its annual meeting on Thursday, November 21st. New Leadership President: Kathy Cortez Vice President: William Sholten Secretary: Sarah Homan Treasurer: Nancy Geary HODC is excited to embark on a…