I volunteer at CAN-TV as a part of the Resistance Legal Clinic and we had a guest on who works for the Northwest Side Housing Center. In an effort to help, I've been doing some research on the group and we have a little info here that might help anyone looking for foreclosure help.
NWSHC (as I shall refer to them) organize around three issues: bank accountability, educational equity and older adult access. They also focus on three areas of programming: home preservation, education and older adults services.
NWSHC's housing committee uses community organizing techniques to work with Aldermen, Senators and members of the community while helping those community members in need when facing foreclosure. They meet once or twice a month. In between, they go out into the community to do outreach, hold events and conduct research while holding the City accountable for their lack of action against the banks that are foreclosing on residents. The committee conducts business bilingually in English and Spanish.
The NWSHC also is involved in financial education, as this is necessary for a homeowner facing foreclosure. They provide a series of free workshops for first-time homeowners and tenants. There is also a Parent Mentor Program who are assigned to a student's classroom and provide one-on-one education to students.
Finally, NWSHC is dedicated to assisting senior Chicagoans. They work with affordable senior residences like Montclaire Senior Residence to bring to light the issues surrounding housing for older adults. They also have the LET'S Ride program, which provides free transportation for older adults, all of whom are 55 or older.
Northwest Side Housing Center can be contacted at:
5007 W. Addison St.
Chicago, IL 60641
Their phone number is 773-283-3888
And their website is http://www.nwshc.org/
They are open on Weekdays from 8-5 on Mondays, 8-7 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thurdays and 8 AM to 2 PM on Fridays. They are also available by appointment. Do not hesitate to call or come in.
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