Project Update There is exciting momentum at Poupard Place in Northbrook. Construction is moving along beautifully, and this future permanent supportive housing community is quickly becoming a place where individuals will soon find stability, support, and a place to call…
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…
At HODC, we believe that homes are spaces where people feel valued, supported, and inspired. Today, we are excited to share an example of generosity that will help bring that vision to life. We recently met with R. Scott McNeill…
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…