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Keller Williams South/SW Suburbs
Volunteers from Keller Williams Realty worked at our sites in Park Forest and Lansing. Read More →
New Community Garden
Built by Habitat volunteers at the Park Forest Fire Station. Read More →
Rehabbed kitchen at home in Park Forest
Habitat for Humanity completed this rehab of a 4 bedroom home. The kitchen is equipped with stove and refrigerator – donated by Whirlpool. Read More →
New Habitat Partner – Yeye Oke and her two Habitat Buddies
We celebrate a new partner — Yeye Oke. Pictured here with Vann and Drew — her Habitat Buddies who will help guide her through the process. Read More →
Lansing rehab earns Energy Star Award
Formerly abandoned home was gutted and upgraded to meet Energy Star guidelines. Read More →
Recipes for financial fitness
a new toolkit for anyone wanting to learn or teach others how to manage their personal finances.
a new toolkit for anyone wanting to learn or teach others how to manage their personal finances.
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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/
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 [...]
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 [...]
In honor of Martin Luther King Day volunteers, in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity, paint SouthStar Services in Chicago Heights.