12/03/2022
Join us for our last webinar of 2022. If you plan on becoming a home owner or would like to learn more please call us or register for our Hombuyer Webinar 🏡
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The mission of LUCHA is to provide decent, affordable housing, housing services and education. Welcome to LUCHA's page.
Visit www.lucha.org to learn more & follow us on Twitter
LUCHA was founded in 1982 by residents of Humboldt Park, West Town and Logan Square to combat displacement and preserve affordable housing in the community. Since its founding, LUCHA has helped more than 68,000 low-to-moderate income families rent decent and affordable housing, obtain Section 8 rental assistance, purchase goo
d homes, improve dilapidated buildings, make emergency repairs, make their home more accessible or more energy efficient, and beautify their neighborhoods. LUCHA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
The mission of LUCHA is to provide decent and affordable housing, housing services and education to low and moderate income Latinos and other residents. LUCHA fosters community stability in neighborhoods lacking adequate housing due to discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, religion, familial status, and disability. This is done by empowering residents through education and participation, promoting affordable housing development and home ownership, rehabilitating and managing housing, providing organizing leadership and advocating for resources. LUCHA is a housing counseling agency certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the City of Chicago.
Operating as usual
11/30/2022
LUCHA’s New Office Phase I was announced today as a finalist in the Fall 2022 cohort of Community Development Grants. Along with our Giving Tuesday campaign, this investment by the City is a big stepping stone on our way to make LUCHA's new home a reality. We're grateful to the City and honored to be one of 61 projects bringing economic impact to neighborhoods across the City.
11/30/2022
We’re SO grateful to everyone who has donated today. While we’ve made serious progress, we’re not done yet! There’s still time for you to show your support. Every gift, big or small, helps us get to the finish line
Give a gift today to help LUCHA build a new community hub for the Humboldt Park community. Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RKT3W7D73GQ8U
11/29/2022
Did you know that LUCHA is home to over 200 individuals and families? Meet some of LUCHA's tenants and learn about the comprehensive, culturally sensitive services we provide for our residents.
The shared community spaces at our new office will expand tenant programming and activity. Support our community programming by donating here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RKT3W7D73GQ8U
11/29/2022
We love Giving Tuesday because it showcases the strength and power of our community. Check out the many ways we've served Chicago families and individuals over the years.
To make a gift to LUCHA, click here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RKT3W7D73GQ8U
11/29/2022
Today is the day – is here! We are on our way to raising $5,000 for LUCHA in 24 hours. Will you help us?
Your donations will help build a new, shared community gathering space where LUCHA tenants, clients and neighbors can collaborate, learn and access critical housing services.
Donate now, spread the word, and follow along for more exciting updates as the day continues!
To participate in , please click here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RKT3W7D73GQ8U
11/28/2022
You’ve heard about and , but what about ?
LUCHA is participating in this international day of giving tomorrow, November 29th. We can’t wait to bring our community together to support affordable, safe and quality housing for Chicago families in need.
To learn more about LUCHA’s campaign, visit our website here: https://lucha.org/giving-tuesday-2022/
11/24/2022
Happy Thanksgiving from LUCHA! Our offices will be closed today (11/24) and Friday (11/25).
11/23/2022
Quieres comprar su propia casa en el 2023? Debes de empezar el proceso con el Seminario para primeros compradores de casa! Registrate en Lucha.eventbrite.com con la fecha de Nov. 28th, 2022. Son tres clases para obtener el certificado!
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11/22/2022
Team LUCHA has so much to be thankful for! Special shout to all our followers 🤎
11/21/2022
At LUCHA, we believe housing is a human right. As part of our central commitment to racial equity via affordable housing creation and preservation, LUCHA has built and currently manages over 200 units of affordable rental housing throughout Humboldt Park, Logan Square and West Town.
11/18/2022
Did you know: LUCHA’s been a leader in policy advocacy and preservation of affordable housing for over 40 years! Rooted in the Humboldt Park community, we’ve helped thousands of families overcome obstacles to access safe, affordable and stable housing since 1982. Our first affordable rental housing building was developed in 1988 at 1414 N Washtenaw in Humboldt Park. Check out some photos from the ribbon cutting ceremony!
11/18/2022
Meet Guille! Guille is one of LUCHA’s bilingual HUD-certified Housing Counselor, a key member of our Housing Opportunities Program team, and has been with LUCHA for over eight years. She helps first-time homebuyers navigate the process of purchasing a home through individual counseling and educational workshops.
“Through my daily work I am able to empower individuals to create and build credit, save, and budget, as well as to help them find/retain housing, and/or achieve the dream of becoming a homeowner.” When asked what being a housing counselor means to her, she says,“ being a HUD-approved counselor is much more than a job, it is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. It is a call to challenge the system and strive together to make things right and to make individuals whole again.”
Our Housing Counseling team hosts a monthly workshop series on a variety homeownership-related topics. Register for one of free, virtual workshops here: www.lucha.eventbrite.com
11/17/2022
Meet Gloria! Gloria is a tenant at LUCHA’s Humboldt Park Residence (HPR) property. She’s been a LUCHA tenant for over seven years. When asked what her favorite thing about LUCHA is, she says “LUCHA gave me somewhere to live when I was homeless.” She also likes LUCHA’s responsiveness to tenant needs: “When you ask for something that you need for your room, they do it the same day.”
We offer comprehensive resident services to our tenants—ranging from resource referrals, tenant programming and field trips, and individual counseling.
11/16/2022
LUCHA has developed and managed over 200 units of affordable housing in the Humboldt Park and Logan Square communities. Most recently, we rehabbed our Humboldt Park Residence building to preserve 65 SRO units and upgrade amenities for residents. Renovations include private bathrooms, a fitness center and a brand new community room!
11/15/2022
Nothing says team building quite like a collaborative project! Department of programs prepping for the end of the year. 👯♀️
11/14/2022
Did you know: LUCHA’s been a leader in policy advocacy and preservation of affordable housing for over 40 years! Rooted in the Humboldt Park community, we’ve helped thousands of families overcome obstacles to access safe, affordable and stable housing since 1982. Our first affordable rental housing building was developed in 1988 at 1414 N Washtenaw in Humboldt Park. Check out some photos from the ribbon cutting ceremony!
11/11/2022
Last fundraising season, LUCHA raised over $8,000 to support our new home! This year, we will continue our fundraising campaign towards our new office space. Donations will go towards creating a vibrant, sustainable and accessible space for the Humboldt Park community. For this , consider donating to LUCHA to support and preserve safe and affordable housing for those in need.
11/10/2022
LUCHA’s new office will revitalize a vacant commercial building as a community anchor on the North Avenue corridor in Humboldt Park. The space will feature a public outdoor community space, confidential counseling suites, sustainable design, outdoor murals and a shared community meeting space. Check out some inspirations for the new space! Link in bio
11/09/2022
Photos from Center for Changing Lives's post
11/09/2022
LUCHA is getting a new home! Our new office space, located just several blocks west of our current office, will be the heart and hub of our community. With gathering spaces inside and out, expanded resources and services, and vibrant art, our headquarters will deepen our roots in Humboldt Park.
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RKT3W7D73GQ8U
11/03/2022
Today our team celebrated the Hermosa Dia de Los Mu***os celebration. We painted sugar skulls and celebrated at each one of the altars spread out on Armitage Avenue. Thank you for inviting us!
11/01/2022
Photos from Chicago Office of Emergency Management & Communications's post
11/01/2022
Photos from HANA Center's post
10/31/2022
Happy Halloween from our tenants and team!
10/26/2022
1980’s vs 2022, we continue moving forward toward our mission.
10/20/2022
Today we joined many of our partners at the Housing Action Illinois Conference ( Implementing the State Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness).
10/19/2022
We are kick starting this Fall 2022 with our first nutrition class from our UIC partner: The office of Community Engagement and Neighborhood Health Partnerships UIC School of Public Health
10/19/2022
This week we welcomed our two new interns Ashley and Edith. They both will be working closely with our Resident Service Program, our Housing Counselors and our Law Project ⚖️
10/15/2022
Great energy today! At NEIU El Centro campus 📍Important information was shared, resources, job opportunities & networking. Hosted by
10/14/2022
LUCHA’s team celebrates all year long! we should not limit our celebrations of Latinx heritage to this month alone. Instead, we can use this month as a reminder to reconsider our goals related to equity for our communities.
10/12/2022
Join us this Saturday at NEIU El Centro 📍3390 N. Avondale Ave Chicago, IL 60618
10/11/2022
Photos from LUCHA's post
10/10/2022
Learn more about our free workshops and webinars 🏡
10/05/2022
Visit us today at the Women's Resource Expo at 1610 W. Howard Chicago, IL 60626 📍Featuring local organizations, various vendors & more! Swing by and say hi 👋🏽to our LUCHA team members
10/03/2022
Don’t miss out on our upcoming FREE workshops and webinars 🚨
10/01/2022
Come visit us today at the Latina Expo 2022! Tons of local vendors, organizations and lots of resources. We will be here 10-4pm at Macy’s in State Street📍
09/28/2022
Attend our free, foreclosure prevention workshop tonight at 6-8pm ⏰ This workshop educates homeowners about the various options available to avoid foreclosure. It will cover information on the foreclosure process and options available to prevent foreclosure.
09/20/2022
LUCHA is very proud of its roots in Humboldt Park and the Chicago Puerto Rican community. Today, we took part in the Puerto Rican Agenda of Chicago's press conference to call attention to the dire situation on the island.
Over the weekend, Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico, which still has not recovered from Hurricane Maria in 2017, leaving most of the island's residents without power and without water. The Puerto Rican Agenda of Chicago is bringing back its 3R’s for Puerto Rico: Rescue, Relief, Rebuild campaign, working in solidarity, not charity, to provide help to the residents of the island. Please consider making today at donation at:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/prachicago.
09/16/2022
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Let’s make sure to celebrate our community’s historical contributions and positive impact. Here at LUCHA we are proud to continue serving our mission by providing safe, accessible and affordable housing.
Este mes celebramos nuestra cultura, raíces, historia, comida, música y todo lo que históricamente hemos contribuido a este país. Aquí en LUCHA continuamos con nuestra misión de apoyar a nuestra comunidad ofreciendo viviendas seguras y accesibles. ¡La lucha sigue!
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Slide into our next PlayStreets event TOMORROW, August 9th! We'll be at 1414 N Washtenaw from 12-3pm 😎 There'll be food, a bounce house, Zumba, and community resources.
Jump into our next PlayStreets event this Wednesday (7/20)! We'll be at 1600 N Karlov from 12-3pm 😎 There'll be food, a bounce house, water games and community resources!
LUCHA is excited to be here! Thank you @repchuygarcia 💫
La Vacuna de COVID-19
Cooking Together "Breakfast for Dinner!"
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Once a Decade
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Orisha Aid Food Drive! Temple Orisha Ile Ifa is living their faith through community service! Today they provided LUCHA tenants with ingredients (valued at $60) to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner. Thank you to all donors - especially Grace Housing Complex for the fresh produce contributions!
Orisha Aid is an ongoing initiative of Temple Orisha Ile Ifa. It reflects their core values of patience, charity, good character, and love…all put in service to address a greater common good.
To support their work, please visit https://gotbaba.org/orisha-aid.
Orisha Aid is an ongoing initiative of Temple Orisha Ile Ifa. It reflects their core values of patience, charity, good character, and love…all put in service to address a greater common good.
To support their work, please visit https://gotbaba.org/orisha-aid.
You can check out the first property that the Here to Stay Land Trust is offering at an open house tomorrow, Sat morning, from 10 to noon! As part of our tithe, we gave a gift to Here to Stay, to fight gentrification in Chicago.
Hear more about the land trust:
https://www.wbez.org/stories/community-organizations-in-logan-square-and-hermosa-are-trying-something-new-to-counter-gentrification/7bc2009d-a5ed-43ab-9a75-7d3ecfa6a8b3
With BIG gratitude for LUCHA, Logan Square Neighborhood Association, Spanish Coalition for Housing, and Center for Changing Lives; we're so happy to support their long-term, local organizing work.
Hear more about the land trust:
https://www.wbez.org/stories/community-organizations-in-logan-square-and-hermosa-are-trying-something-new-to-counter-gentrification/7bc2009d-a5ed-43ab-9a75-7d3ecfa6a8b3
With BIG gratitude for LUCHA, Logan Square Neighborhood Association, Spanish Coalition for Housing, and Center for Changing Lives; we're so happy to support their long-term, local organizing work.
Trust grant recipient LUCHA (Latin United Community Housing Association) will implement its HUD-approved housing counseling programs, which feature pre and post-purchase counseling, financial education, foreclosure prevention, and legal and financial representation during closing for first-time low-to-moderate income homebuyers of color.
In addition, LUCHA will advance policies to preserve and create affordable housing alongside implementing solutions to preserve one-to-four-unit buildings via shared equity.
Learn more: https://www.cct.org/2021/10/protecting-advancing-equitable-homeownership-latin-united-community-housing-association/
In addition, LUCHA will advance policies to preserve and create affordable housing alongside implementing solutions to preserve one-to-four-unit buildings via shared equity.
Learn more: https://www.cct.org/2021/10/protecting-advancing-equitable-homeownership-latin-united-community-housing-association/
We are honored that our Here to Stay Community Land Trust work in collaboration with Logan Square Neighborhood Association, LUCHA and Spanish Coalition for Housing is featured in Block Club Chicago today: http://ow.ly/fluk50Gsjpn
Read it to learn more about the collaborative work we are doing to push against gentrification in Logan Square & Hermosa and the collective power we have with a community land trust to ensure are neighborhood families are here to stay!
Two of our CCL staff were interviewed, so be sure to look for the quotes from our Strategic Partnerships Coordinator, Julio Pensamiento and our Director of Program Operations & Stragey, Natalie Zayas!
Read it to learn more about the collaborative work we are doing to push against gentrification in Logan Square & Hermosa and the collective power we have with a community land trust to ensure are neighborhood families are here to stay!
Two of our CCL staff were interviewed, so be sure to look for the quotes from our Strategic Partnerships Coordinator, Julio Pensamiento and our Director of Program Operations & Stragey, Natalie Zayas!
The Latin United Community Housing Association (LUCHA), a recent Cinnaire Cares recipient, advances housing as a human right by empowering communities - particularly the Latino and Spanish - through advocacy, affordable housing development, and community building. LUCHA - the Spanish word for struggle - aspires to build empowered, thriving communities and further access to equitable and fair housing. Founded in 1982, LUCHA has evolved into one of the Midwest's premiere housing advocates. Cinnaire Cares is pleased to support their mission!
With great honor, we’d like to announce that Tierra Linda is the recipient of AIA Illinois’ 2021 Capitol Award. This recognition is given to a transformational project designed for the human experience that works towards cultural transformation. Many thanks to AIA IL! And congratulations to the project team that made Tierra Linda possible!
Project team
Client: LUCHA
Contractor: Linn-Mathes Inc.
MEP/FP Engineer: RTM Engineering Consultants
Green Consultant: Eco Achievers
Passive House Consultant: Phius
Landscape Architect: McKay Landscape Architects
Civil Engineer: Eriksson Engineering Associates
Structural Engineer: Virgilio and Associates, Ltd.
Data Monitoring and Study: Slipstream
Photography: Ballogg Photography + Leslie Schwartz
Project team
Client: LUCHA
Contractor: Linn-Mathes Inc.
MEP/FP Engineer: RTM Engineering Consultants
Green Consultant: Eco Achievers
Passive House Consultant: Phius
Landscape Architect: McKay Landscape Architects
Civil Engineer: Eriksson Engineering Associates
Structural Engineer: Virgilio and Associates, Ltd.
Data Monitoring and Study: Slipstream
Photography: Ballogg Photography + Leslie Schwartz
We're bridging affordable housing with green technology for low-income Chicago residents!
Through a partnership with LUCHA a multi-family property was built according to Passive House standards, which follow unique design and construction requirements with the goal of lowering energy consumption.
April Harris, a tenant in the property, enjoys her new home and the energy efficiency benefits that come with it. “Because of the Passive House standards, we save a lot of money on our bills. I’ve noticed a huge difference,” she said.
Read more about the impact of Passive House standards: bit.ly/PLNPassiveHouse
Through a partnership with LUCHA a multi-family property was built according to Passive House standards, which follow unique design and construction requirements with the goal of lowering energy consumption.
April Harris, a tenant in the property, enjoys her new home and the energy efficiency benefits that come with it. “Because of the Passive House standards, we save a lot of money on our bills. I’ve noticed a huge difference,” she said.
Read more about the impact of Passive House standards: bit.ly/PLNPassiveHouse
We are a founding member of the Here to Stay Community Land Trust (Here to Stay) and along with our partner organizations we are looking for our first full time staff person.
If you or someone you know would be a good fit for our Here to Stay Program Manager all of the details of the job description and how to apply are here: http://ow.ly/Fw0g50FLrvM
We are excited to keep working towards our goal to help legacy families of these gentrified communities access homeownership by providing deeply subsidized properties that will remain in the Here to Stay portfolio, ensuring that the homes are affordable to families for generations to come.
We are grateful for the partnership of Logan Square Neighborhood Association, LUCHA and Spanish Coalition for Housing and we are Here to Stay!
If you or someone you know would be a good fit for our Here to Stay Program Manager all of the details of the job description and how to apply are here: http://ow.ly/Fw0g50FLrvM
We are excited to keep working towards our goal to help legacy families of these gentrified communities access homeownership by providing deeply subsidized properties that will remain in the Here to Stay portfolio, ensuring that the homes are affordable to families for generations to come.
We are grateful for the partnership of Logan Square Neighborhood Association, LUCHA and Spanish Coalition for Housing and we are Here to Stay!
Center for Changing Lives is a founding member of the Here to Stay Community Land Trust.
We are proud to announce our first property acquisition!
It is a beautiful 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathroom single family home in the Logan Square neighborhood, walking distance from the 606.
We are looking for an eligible buyer who will receive housing counseling services from CCL to ensure the buyer is able to maximize the benefits of first-time home ownership.
We are hosting our first Open House for the property tomorrow Saturday, July 24th from 10am to 1pm.
If you are interested in the home please come to 3617 W. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60647.
We are thankful to Logan Square Neighborhood Association, LUCHA and Spanish Coalition for Housing for being our partners in the Here to Stay Community Land Trust and ensuring our legacy families are not displaced from Logan Square.
We are proud to announce our first property acquisition!
It is a beautiful 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathroom single family home in the Logan Square neighborhood, walking distance from the 606.
We are looking for an eligible buyer who will receive housing counseling services from CCL to ensure the buyer is able to maximize the benefits of first-time home ownership.
We are hosting our first Open House for the property tomorrow Saturday, July 24th from 10am to 1pm.
If you are interested in the home please come to 3617 W. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60647.
We are thankful to Logan Square Neighborhood Association, LUCHA and Spanish Coalition for Housing for being our partners in the Here to Stay Community Land Trust and ensuring our legacy families are not displaced from Logan Square.
Looking to help connect our neighbors with rent assistance🏡?
Join us for a community canvass with Alderman La Spata 1st Ward and LUCHA on Saturday, July 10 to share ILRPP information with our neighbors in Logan Square!
Register here: https://forms.gle/y1NU9bw9hFT9iaBs5
Join us for a community canvass with Alderman La Spata 1st Ward and LUCHA on Saturday, July 10 to share ILRPP information with our neighbors in Logan Square!
Register here: https://forms.gle/y1NU9bw9hFT9iaBs5
LUCHA Housing Waitlist & Admissions – Admisión y lista de espera de vivienda
https://www.humboldtparkportal.org/event/housing-waitlist-admissions-admision-y-lista-de-espera-de-vivienda/all/ (or link in bio)
https://www.humboldtparkportal.org/event/housing-waitlist-admissions-admision-y-lista-de-espera-de-vivienda/all/ (or link in bio)
Join Illinois Green Alliance and the Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition for a panel discussion demystifying high energy performance buildings and incremental costs in the affordable housing sector.
Session panelists will share evidence, including examples from other states, showing how housing finance authorities can incentivize much greater energy conservation achievement without adding to construction and operating costs in affordable housing projects.
Featured speakers from HED, LUCHA, Illinois Housing Development Authority, Placetailor, Preservation of Affordable Housing, and Onion Flats
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/incentivizing-high-performance-affordable-housing-a-cost-study-tickets-149335124377
Session panelists will share evidence, including examples from other states, showing how housing finance authorities can incentivize much greater energy conservation achievement without adding to construction and operating costs in affordable housing projects.
Featured speakers from HED, LUCHA, Illinois Housing Development Authority, Placetailor, Preservation of Affordable Housing, and Onion Flats
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/incentivizing-high-performance-affordable-housing-a-cost-study-tickets-149335124377