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…
Building a Brighter Future for Affordable Housing in Chicago’s Northern Suburbs We are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of HODC’s Key Campaign! Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we have surpassed our fundraising goal of $500,000. These…
HODC is committed to providing our residents with the tools and resources they need to thrive. One way we do this is by partnering with local organizations to offer valuable programs and services. Recently, our Service Coordinators worked to bring…
By Rachel Bell, HODC Development Intern I have always wanted to work somewhere where I can make a difference, and working in affordable housing is a mission that hits close to home for me. As an intern at HODC, I…