Press Release: Fair Housing Source of Income Discrimination Settlement
17 JAN 2023NCR’s Fair Housing Program Settles Northwest Side Housing Discrimination Case:Discrimination based on Tenant’s Housing Choice Voucher Alleged . . .
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Statement on the War of Aggression in Ukraine
Northside Community Resources and Northside Community Development Corp. express our support and solidarity with the people of Ukraine and Ukrainian-Americans in Illinois as the country experiences an unjustified and horrific war of aggression. We affirm our commitment to democracy, peace, and the human rights of all, and the belief in the strength and solidarity of diverse people here and around the world.
Protect Chicago - Let's Do Our Part!
Beginning on Monday, November 16th, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Stay-At-Home Advisory will come into effect. Please click "learn more" to read the specifics on the advisory and where to find more information. Both NCR and our partner organization Northside Community Development Corporation are essential businesses. Please contact staff through phone or email for services or to make an appointment. Our office is open, however, we are not currently accepting walk-ins. Take precautions, stay at home when you can, and encourage others to do the same. Thank you, and be safe!
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Serving the North Side since 1952
COVID-19 PARTIAL CLOSURE NOTICE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Northside Community Resources has been providing services remotely via telephone and email from M-F from 9am – 5pm. As of Monday, July 27th, 2020, the NCR office has re-opened and is providing services on a limited basis and one client at a time in its office, by appointment only. All planned educational workshops will be facilitated online through Zoom.com until further notice. If you need assistance or require more information about services at this time, please contact a member of our team by clicking on “About” at the top of the page and then click the “Staff Directory” tab on the left side of the screen to see their email address and telephone extension. Thank you.
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learn more Statement about the Tragic Murder of George Floyd and Others
We at Northside Community Resources and Northside Community Development Corp. mourn the tragic murders of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Breonna Taylor in Louisville, and Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, among many others. We urge the real reform of police practices here in Chicago and across the country that too often victimize African-Americans. We strongly support the right of peaceful protestors to express their outrage. We are as committed as ever to achieve our mission to build and strengthen communities among the diverse populations of Chicago’s North Side, rooted in the belief that diversity is our strength. Please join us in our work for empowerment, justice, and peace in our community.
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE
Are you struggling to pay your rent due to COVID-19? On Monday, August 10, 2020, Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker announced a $5000 Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program available to Illinoisans economically impacted by the pandemic, can apply for up to $5000 in rental assistance to help them catch up on past due rent and avoid eviction. However, the ERA program will only be accepting applications for a limited time, from Monday, August 10th to Friday, August 21st, 2020. To apply, call the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) at 1-888-252-1119 or go to their website at www.era.ihda.org to get more information on eligibility, how to apply and how the program works. Please submit your application as soon as possible, before the money runs out. You can also contact us and make an appointment with a member of our housing program, who can help you with the application process.
Empowering Lives. Enriching Neighborhoods.
Northside Community Resources (NCR) was founded in 1952 as the Rogers Park Community Council. NCR's mission is to build and strengthen communities among the diverse populations of Chicago's North Side.
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VIEW ALLFair Housing Legal Assistant Half Time Position
18 OCT 2022Northside Community Resources’ Fair Housing Program has an immediate part-time employment opportunity (20hrs/wk) for a Fair Housing Legal Assistant. The Legal Assistant will work on legal enforcement of housing discrimination alleged in intakes, prepare complaints to be filed, and assist in the litigation of cases at human rights enforcement agencies and in court, including pro bono attorney recruitment, investigation, documentation, discovery, conciliation, trial, and monitoring compliance with settlement agreements. […] . . .
READ MORENCR to Hold 10th Annual Northside Housing Fair on June 11, 2022
17 MAY 2022Northside Community Resources (NCR) and Northside Community Development Corporation (NCDC) are thrilled to announce the 10th Annual Northside Housing Fair, which is being held on Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Ryan Hall (Our Lady of Mercy Church), located at 4432 N. Troy Street in Chicago. We are extremely excited […] . . .
READ MORENCR Hiring Senior Services Program Coordinator
22 FEB 2022Northside Community Resources is currently hiring a part-time Senior Services Program Coordinator, responsible for various program tasks in the Small Accessibility Repairs for Seniors (SARFS) program. Please see the job description below, or click HERE for the full pdf. version. . . .
READ MORENCR Fair Housing Program Recently Settled Two Discrimination Cases
19 JAN 2022Cases involved discrimination based on disability and Housing Choice Voucher, and were published by Inside Publications . . .
READ MOREIllinois Rental Payment Program to Reopen in Early December 2021
09 NOV 2021. . .
READ MORECity of Chicago Notice of Eviction Moratorium Expiration
01 OCT 2021. . .
READ MORERep. Kelly Cassidy to Hold Rental Rights Information Session
24 SEP 2021Join IL State Rep. Kelly Cassidy for a presentation from housing experts to discuss what the IL eviction moratorium means for tenants and landlords. Topics being covered include rental assistance programs, eviction court resources, and the sealing of old eviction records. . . .
READ MOREIllinois Eviction Moratorium Extended Through October 3, 2021
20 SEP 2021On Friday, September 17, 2021, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said he would extend the statewide pause on eviction enforcement as Covid-19 cases linked to the delta variant continue to climb. State protections originally set to phase out on September 18 will now continue through Oct. 3. . . .
READ MORECensus 2020: Shape Your Future
05 FEB 2020The 2020 Census is here and this is why it's so important for everyone to participate . . .
READ MORECOVID-19 Community Emergency Fund
27 MAR 2020Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people across our great city, state and country have been negatively affected by this outbreak, including hundreds in our immediate community who are facing reduced hours at work, layoffs or outright losing their jobs. As a result, they are facing a dire economic consequences and unable to purchase food, medicines […] . . .
READ MORECOVID-19 Housing Grant
30 MAR 2020On March 27th, 2020 Mayor Lightfoot announced a $2 million dollar COVID-19 Housing Grant Program to assist residents who have suffered economic hardship due to COVID. The fund will award 2,000 individuals a one time $1,000 grant. Applications are due by Wednesday, April 1, 2020. You can view the application here: Rental Assistance . . .
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