Nonprofit

Open Communities


  • About Us

    Open Communities is a leading voice for housing, economic and social justice in north suburban Chicago, working to promote inclusive and diverse communities that are welcoming to all. Founded in 1972 by north suburban residents and congregations, Open Communities (formerly known as the Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs) is a non-profit, membership-based organization whose programs include: Fair Housing Discrimination Investigation and Education, Foreclosure Prevention Housing Counseling, Landlord/Tenant Advice, Immigrant Leadership Development, affordable housing advocacy, and community organizing.

    Open Communities is a leading voice for housing, economic and social justice in north suburban Chicago, working to promote inclusive and diverse communities that are welcoming to all. Founded in 1972 by north suburban residents and congregations, Open Communities (formerly known as the Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs) is a non-profit, membership-based organization whose programs include: Fair Housing Discrimination Investigation and Education, Foreclosure Prevention Housing Counseling, Landlord/Tenant Advice, Immigrant Leadership Development, affordable housing advocacy, and community organizing.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Civic Engagement
    • Disability
    • Education
    • Housing & Homelessness
    • Human Rights & Civil Liberties

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