Population change creates 'new' Chicago Lawn
Located on the southwest side of the city, Chicago Lawn is a multi-ethnic working class community determined to stop the downward spiral of disinvestment and urban decay, and to create an attractive, safe and inviting place to live for families from many backgrounds. Today, African-Americans and people of Mexican and Arab descent are purchasing homes in the area, becoming a part of existing institutions and supporting new types of organizations and businesses.
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Laying a stable foundation 2/25/2010
Barely a year after the city got word it was getting $55.2 million in first-round federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funding, the City of Chicago and its non-profit program manager, Mercy Portfolio Services (MPS), have created a nimble system for buying and recycling hundreds of foreclosed homes and apartment buildings.
Chicago Lawn Heroes: Katie Van Tiem,
The Pastors of the “Keep our Homes” campaign
11/16/2009
The community heroes saluted by the New Communities Program lead agencies and their partners are the ones doing the heavy lifting, often with little acknowledgement or reward.
Fool me once ... 10/16/2009
Good information is the best defense against debt relief scams.
- 11 'Hoods square off in ‘Hoops’ finals 8/19/2009
- People Power makes partners of SWOP, BofA 7/10/2009
- Planning project supports 63rd Street vision 7/10/2009
- Quinn and Madigan vow foreclosure fight 4/7/2009
Lead agency
Greater Southwest Development Corporation, Southwest Organizing Project
2601 W. 63rd St. Chicago, IL 60629 (773) 436-1000 phone (773) 471-8206 fax
James F. Capraro
Executive director (GSDC)
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Donna Stites
NCP director (GSDC)
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David McDowell
NCP organizer (SWOP)
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