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For ReStore shopper Mary and her family, the DIY approach—meaning “do it yourself," referring to creating or repairing an item without professional help—has been more than just a hobby or necessity. It's been a way to connect with each other, especially with the help of ReStore Chicago. Mary’s DIY...

Some people are born to be of service to others, and Delores Allen, founder and president of Center for Housing Education and Financial Freedom (CHEFF), is no exception. Serving others has always come naturally to Delores. As a young girl, she used to provide breakfast to seniors at her childhood...

Partners in the project include BMO, 37 th Ward Alderman, Austin Coming Together, By The Hand Club For Kids CHICAGO, April 8, 2025 – On the morning of Monday, April 7, Habitat for Humanity Chicago ceremonially broke ground to mark its inaugural development efforts in the Austin neighborhood. Over 75...

The Habitat Chicago mission is only as strong as the people who participate in, partner with, and support our work. Luckily, we have partners like Jennifer Maddox from local nonprofit, Future Ties NFP, who make it their life’s work to invest in their neighborhoods. Growing up on the South Side of...

Unika has always wanted to own her own home since she was little. Little did she know that moving to the West Pullman neighborhood in 2011 was an important step towards her homeownership dream and becoming the role model she always wanted herself.