WHO WE ARE
Claretian Associates is a community development corporation that serves the community of South Chicago and surrounding areas by focusing on the three pillars of housing, convening and violence prevention. Claretian Associates’ carries out its mission with a rich and collaborative tradition of responding to the needs of South Chicago and its surrounding communities by providing affordable housing and vital services that benefit the safety and wellbeing of our residents and families.
Incorporated in 1991, Claretian Associates is the only non-profit affordable housing developer in South Chicago. It is widely regarded as a local expert in addressing the critical needs of low-income families such as access to affordable housing, food insecurity, resources for homebuyers, financial stability, and generational wealth creation. South Chicago is often referred to as a forgotten community, being passed over for resources and often a last resort for many. Claretian Associates prides itself on creating a community of choice by working to bring in needed resources and opportunities.
Incorporated in 1991, Claretian Associates is the only non-profit affordable housing developer in South Chicago. It is widely regarded as a local expert in addressing the critical needs of low-income families such as access to affordable housing, food insecurity, resources for homebuyers, financial stability, and generational wealth creation. South Chicago is often referred to as a forgotten community, being passed over for resources and often a last resort for many. Claretian Associates prides itself on creating a community of choice by working to bring in needed resources and opportunities.