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…
At HODC, we know that home is the foundation for a child’s future. Affordable housing gives families a consistent and stable place to live, preventing the stress of frequent moves or the threat of eviction. This security is essential for…
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…
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…
As the back-to-school season approaches, parents and students are busy shopping for school supplies and preparing for the year ahead. But at HODC, we’re focusing on a different kind of foundation for success: stable, affordable housing. For over 100 children…