Open Communities

Open Communities Open Communities strives to create more inclusive communities by ensuring everyone has equal access to safe, stable housing.

Open Communities creates more inclusive neighborhoods by ensuring everyone has equal access to housing. Our programs include foreclosure prevention, housing counseling services, first-time home-buyer education, community housing rights education, and fair housing supports so everyone can access a safe, dignified home. Open Communities works to eradicate housing discrimination and unjust practices

that perpetuate segregation and inequity. We foster thriving, inclusive communities through fair housing enforcement, housing counseling, education, outreach, and advocacy. Open Communities does not discriminate in admission to programs or treatment of employment in compliance with appropriate state and federal statutes.

Too many families in our communities still face harassment and discrimination where they live. Open Communities helps ne...
06/02/2026

Too many families in our communities still face harassment and discrimination where they live.

Open Communities helps neighbors know their rights, access housing counseling, and take action against housing injustice.

As our fiscal year comes to a close, we’re asking our community to stand with families like Itzel’s.

Your gift today helps defend housing justice tomorrow.

Donate to Open Communities at bit.ly/OCDONATE

Art Credit: Sophie Leigh Fisher, [email protected]

If you need assistance with a housing issue, contact our team at [email protected] or 847-501-5760 for support. Visit our website at open-communities.org to learn more.

Si necesitas ayuda con un problema de vivienda, comunícate con nuestro equipo en [email protected] o llama al 847-501-5760 para recibir apoyo. Visita nuestro sitio web en open-communities.org para aprender más.

At Open Communities, we refuse to back down. We help neighbors understand their rights, document discrimination, and tak...
05/29/2026

At Open Communities, we refuse to back down.

We help neighbors understand their rights, document discrimination, and take action so they can stay safely housed and be treated fairly.

Housing justice requires all of us.

Before the end of our fiscal year, help us continue this critical work by making a gift to support fair housing and housing stability.

Together, we can build more just and inclusive communities.

Donate to Open Communities at bit.ly/OCDONATE

Art Credit: Sophie Leigh Fisher, [email protected]

If you need assistance with a housing issue, contact our team at [email protected] or 847-501-5760 for support. Visit our website at open-communities.org to learn more.

Si necesitas ayuda con un problema de vivienda, comunícate con nuestro equipo en [email protected] o llama al 847-501-5760 para recibir apoyo. Visita nuestro sitio web en open-communities.org para aprender más.

Fair Housing is the right to live where you choose free from discrimination, coercion, or harassment. There are certain ...
05/29/2026

Fair Housing is the right to live where you choose free from discrimination, coercion, or harassment. There are certain characteristics a person may possess which cannot be the basis for discrimination in housing - these are called "protected classes."

If you need assistance with a housing issue, contact our team at [email protected] or 847-501-5760 for support. Visit our website at open-communities.org to learn more.

Si necesitas ayuda con un problema de vivienda, comunícate con nuestro equipo en [email protected] o llama al 847-501-5760 para recibir apoyo. Visita nuestro sitio web en open-communities.org para aprender más.

Join us on Saturday, June 13th, for a free workshop on the homebuying process 🏡Head to open-communities.org/events to re...
05/28/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 13th, for a free workshop on the homebuying process 🏡

Head to open-communities.org/events to register and learn more! Once you're registered online, you will receive an intake packet that must be completed and returned to receive the Zoom link.

When? June 13th, 9:30am - 1pm
Where? Online

If you need a Pre-purchase Certificate for your mortgage product or down payment assistance program, you must complete the workshop as well as a one-on-one appointment with a housing counselor.

If you need assistance with a housing issue, contact our team at [email protected] or 847-501-5760 for support. Visit our website at open-communities.org to learn more.

Join our team!We are hiring a Community Navigator & Outreach AmeriCorps VISTA. The Community Navigator & Outreach VISTA ...
05/28/2026

Join our team!

We are hiring a Community Navigator & Outreach AmeriCorps VISTA. The Community Navigator & Outreach VISTA will expand our outreach, build partnerships, and make supportive resources more accessible to residents. By enhancing our strategies for education and resource navigation, the VISTA will strengthen our capacity to provide individualized support that helps clients address housing instability and economic challenges.

Learn more and apply at open-communities.org/jobs

If you need assistance with a housing issue, contact our team at [email protected] or 847-501-5760 for support. Visit our website at open-communities.org to learn more.

Si necesitas ayuda con un problema de vivienda, comunícate con nuestro equipo en [email protected] o llama al 847-501-5760 para recibir apoyo. Visita nuestro sitio web en open-communities.org para aprender más.

Open Communities will be closed today, May 25th. We will reopen Tuesday, May 26th.If you need assistance with a housing ...
05/25/2026

Open Communities will be closed today, May 25th. We will reopen Tuesday, May 26th.

If you need assistance with a housing issue, contact our team at [email protected] or 847-501-5760 for support. Visit our website at open-communities.org to learn more.

Si necesitas ayuda con un problema de vivienda, comunícate con nuestro equipo en [email protected] o llama al 847-501-5760 para recibir apoyo. Visita nuestro sitio web en open-communities.org para aprender más.

Support Open Communities and head to La Principal on June 2nd! 🌮🏡1$ of every taco sold all day will support our work to ...
05/22/2026

Support Open Communities and head to La Principal on June 2nd! 🌮🏡

1$ of every taco sold all day will support our work to ensure everyone has access to safe and stable housing.

If you need assistance with a housing issue, contact our team at [email protected] or 847-501-5760 for support. Visit our website at open-communities.org to learn more.

Si necesitas ayuda con un problema de vivienda, comunícate con nuestro equipo en [email protected] o llama al 847-501-5760 para recibir apoyo. Visita nuestro sitio web en open-communities.org para aprender más.

Every donation helps families facing harassment, instability, and discrimination find support and stand up for their rig...
05/21/2026

Every donation helps families facing harassment, instability, and discrimination find support and stand up for their rights.

As we approach the end of our fiscal year, your gift helps ensure no one has to face housing injustice alone.

Please give today and help grow a more just community together.

Donate to Open Communities at bit.ly/OCDONATE

Art Credit: Sophie Leigh Fisher, [email protected]

If you need assistance with a housing issue, contact our team at [email protected] or 847-501-5760 for support. Visit our website at open-communities.org to learn more.

Si necesitas ayuda con un problema de vivienda, comunícate con nuestro equipo en [email protected] o llama al 847-501-5760 para recibir apoyo. Visita nuestro sitio web en open-communities.org para aprender más.

05/20/2026

As the feds back away from enforcement of fair housing and community reinvestment measures, state and local versions may grow more important.

Join our HUD-Certified Housing Counselor Sarah Buckley for a presentation on Financial Strategies for Staying in Your Ho...
05/20/2026

Join our HUD-Certified Housing Counselor Sarah Buckley for a presentation on Financial Strategies for Staying in Your Home!

You will learn more about reverse mortgages. how they work and pros & cons, alternative options, and how a housing counselor can assist you.

Where? Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 Shoenback Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
When? June 3rd, 2-3pm

Register at https://indiantrails.libnet.info/event/15324624

Si necesitas ayuda con un problema de vivienda, comunícate con nuestro equipo en [email protected] o llama al 847-501-5760 para recibir apoyo. Visita nuestro sitio web en open-communities.org para aprender más.

If you need assistance with a housing issue, contact our team at [email protected] or 847-501-5760 for support. Visit our website at open-communities.org to learn more.

Address

1740 Ridge, Suite 117
Evanston, IL
60201

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18475015760

Website

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