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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) has opened their waitlists for HODC’s Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for people living with a disability. We encourage anyone who qualifies to apply through the Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC). For more information…