Community Organizing & Family Issues

The Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance (CAFHA) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to advancing fair housing justice in the Chicago region through collaborative action, policy advocacy, and education. By bringing together advocates and leaders, CAFHA addresses emerging fair housing issues to foster an equitable housing landscape. CAFHA emphasizes research, grassroots organizing, and educational outreach to promote subsidized homeownership and support initiatives like the HCV Homeowner Mentorship Program and the Chicago Healthy Homes Ordinance. Their commitment to fair housing is reflected in their ongoing efforts to inform and engage the community through various events and resources. Generated from the website

A service-based, human rights organization, Heartland Alliance has been operational for more than 100 years. Formerly known as Travelers Aid of Metropolitan Chicago, Heartland serves more than 70,000 people annually, including homeless and low-income families, immigrants and refugees, travelers in crisis, survivors of domestic violence, people affected by HIV and AIDS, and other impoverished individuals. The organization offers a wide variety of services, such as transitional and affordable supportive housing, primary, mental and oral health care, social services, legal solutions, educational programs, and vocational training. It also provides language interpretation solutions, street outreach programs, homelessness prevention, human rights and poverty research, and advocacy services. Located in Chicago, Heartland employs more than 500 personnel with expertise in areas, such as community development, property management, medical care, mental health, dentistry, social work, law, education, and public policy.

Hope International Development Agency, based in Chicago, IL, is dedicated to fostering sustainable, community-led development for families living in poverty across the Americas, Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. With a commitment to compassion and the inherent worth of every individual, the agency addresses the root causes of poverty through integrated initiatives that empower communities to create lasting change. Celebrating 50 years of impactful work, Hope International Development Agency engages local partners to facilitate measurable progress in areas such as clean water, food security, and livelihoods. By focusing on the unique needs and visions of communities, the agency aims to break the cycle of poverty and promote generational transformation. Generated from the website