A Community Connected

We’re a place-based nonprofit with roots in organizing. When we first rolled up our sleeves in 2003, it was alongside older adults concerned about affordable housing and predatory lending. Since then we’ve added parents, and immigration issues to our organizing agenda. So alongside our direct housing and financial services, we’re committed to helping you grow as a leader and organizer in your community.

 
 
A woman in a black hoodie stands and speaks to an audience seated at a wooden table, with portraits on the wall behind her.
A group of people gathered outdoors, with a man speaking at a podium and holding a flyer that reads 'Call to Action.' Several individuals listen attentively.
A woman being interviewed by a man with a microphone outside a building during a protest. Protesters hold signs, including a bright green one that says 'MELT ICE' and a yellow one with a crest and the word 'JUSTICE' visible. The scene is lit by artif
A quote by Diana Mireles about involvement and perseverance on an orange background with abstract design elements.
Group of students standing outdoors near the entrance of an academic institution with a black arch, surrounded by trees and greenery.
Group of people riding bicycles on a residential street with trees and houses.
A protest rally with a man in a brown leather jacket in the foreground, holding a sign and a wooden baton. Behind him, several people hold signs, including one that reads 'Lift the Ban' and another that says 'Rent Control Now'. The crowd includes ind
Quote in white text on an orange background: 'Just because you're young doesn’t mean you don’t have a voice.' by Jakera, Youth Organizer, with decorative blue and red circular designs in the corners.

Parent and Education Organizing

Drawing largely from members in our Parent Mentor Program, we organize parents around issues facing our neighborhood public schools. Recent issues we’ve organized around include building a new home for Belmont Cragin Elementary School, preventing the expansion of charter schools, and advocating for critical funding for our Parent Mentor Program.

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Homeowners United

Our organization was founded in the years leading up to the 2008 housing market collapse. At that time, we organized around big bank accountability, predatory lending, and housing affordability. Today, the NWC remains active in the fight to create and preserve affordable housing, and our Homeowners United committee organizes around property tax reform.

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Fill out the contact form below to receive information about upcoming meetings, organizing campaigns, and other ways to get involved.