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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…

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…

Cleland Place isn’t just an apartment building, it’s a home. It feels that way thanks in part to the Cleland family’s support in honor of their parents, Jean Cleland (for whom Cleland Place is named) and Robert Cleland. Everywhere you…

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…

Join HODC and Brinshore Development as we break ground on Zion Woods! Zion Woods represents a ten-year journey of collaboration to bring much-needed affordable housing to Deerfield, with a special focus on accessibility for families and individuals living with a…

The energy was electric on Monday afternoon as HODC and Northpointe Development celebrated Taylor Place Apartments with McHenry! The event marked a significant milestone in Community Development Week for McHenry County and included a surprise announcement by Congressman Bill Foster…

Housing Opportunity Development Corporation is thrilled to announce our participation in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Taylor Place Apartments in McHenry! This exciting event, taking place on April 1st, 2024 at 3:00 pm, marks the culmination of three years of…

We’re thrilled to announce that HODC and Brinshore successfully closed on Zion Woods in Deerfield this week! After nearly ten years of planning and hard work, this exciting step brings us closer to providing 25 new units of much-needed affordable…

HODC is excited to announce our new development, Zion Woods, in Deerfield, Illinois. Zion Woods will provide 25 affordable apartment homes for families who work in the area but cannot afford to live in Deerfield and to people living with…