Habitat for Humanity

Keller Williams South/SW Suburbs

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 06:25:23 +0000

Volunteers from Keller Williams Realty worked at our sites in Park Forest and Lansing.

New Community Garden

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:30:51 +0000

Built by Habitat volunteers at the Park Forest Fire Station.

Rehabbed kitchen at home in Park Forest

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:28:50 +0000

Habitat for Humanity completed this rehab of a 4 bedroom home. The kitchen is equipped with stove and refrigerator – donated by Whirlpool.

New Habitat Partner – Yeye Oke and her two Habitat Buddies

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:27:31 +0000

We celebrate a new partner — Yeye Oke. Pictured here with Vann and Drew — her Habitat Buddies who will help guide her through the process.

Habitat House Closing

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 22:00:03 +0000

Pictured are Joselynne Gardner (Cook County attorney) and Pauline Atkins (new homeowner) with one of her daughters.

Preckwinkle and Habitat for Humanity Join Hands to Rebuild Communities

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:13:51 +0000

As part of Cook County’s commitment to Fair Housing Month this April, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced an on-going partnership with Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs (HHCSS) to acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed properties.

Read the complete story: http://blog.cookcountyil.gov/economicdevelopment/2012/04/16/preckwinkle-and-habitat-for-humanity-join-hands-to-rebuild-communities/

Reaching New Heights!

admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:04:33 +0000

Chicago Heights Mayor David Gonzalez and Cook County Housing Authority Executive Director Rich Monocchio were featured on WBEZ’s (91.5FM) Eight Forty-Eight morning radio program, where the two discussed approaches to demolition of vacant properties in their respective communities. The station’s recognition of this major blight on both the City of Chicago and Chicago Heights underscores the geographic relevancy between the city and south suburbs and opens doors to constructive conversations on how to collectively revitalize our region. Listen now!

Habitat Getting It Done!

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:51:57 +0000

On March 5-6th, the Institute for Comprehensive Community Development hosted “Getting It Done“, a Chicago conference where neighborhood practitioners from around the country gathered for insight on best practices. Check out the YouTube video and link of how Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs is partnering and expanding its reach with like-minded organizations to effectively implement them.

Read the full article by visiting instituteccd.org/news/3615.

Check out the video on YouTube Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs is partnering and expanding its reach…

Women Build Clinic

admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:49:55 +0000

Women Build clinic coming May 6 to May 13, 2012. For more information please contact Terrhonda Hudson at 708-756-2015.

SAVE THE DATE — APRIL 20th WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER

admin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:09:39 +0000

Plan to attend this special event (Friday, April 20th – 6 PM) to benefit our programs in the South Suburbs. Our host will be the Tinley Park Kitchen and Bath Shoppe located at 17050 S. Oak Park Avenue (www.tpkitchenandbath.com). Browse through their 6,000 square feet of kitchen and bath displays while sampling wine and enjoying some delicious appetizers. Tickets available soon: $40.00 in advance and $45.00 at the door.