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The Neighborhood Nexus - APRIL 2026 EDITION! NHS Board Retreat - A Success! And more... Check it all out here: conta.cc/4tL7vvZ

Find your purpose, then turn it into power. Marcus Lemonis is bringing the fire to Achieve Summit! June 4–6 at Wind Creek Southland. Don’t wait—get your tickets now. See you there! southlanddevelopment.org/achieve-summit #chicagoconferences #southlandconference #2026summit #chicagosummit #businessownerevent #realestatevent #marcuslemonis #achievesummit2026 #achieve2026

Financial capability is how opportunity becomes real. During Financial Capability Month, #NeighborWorks is focused on what it takes to move people from uncertainty to stability. This is how we create homes. This is how we build America. Learn more: hubs.li/Q04cmt190

Looking for housing resources, guidance, or your path to homeownership? Join us at the Housing Resource Fair! Connect with trusted organizations, get expert advice, and explore solutions to Chicago’s housing challenges—all in one place. From first-time homebuyer grants to protecting your property, this event is packed with valuable insights. - Panel Discussion + Q&A - Free food & raffle prizes - Open to community members, CPS families, and educators 📅 Thursday, April 23 | 5–7 PM 📍 CTU Center, 1901 W Carroll Ave 🔗 Register now: ctulocal1.org/housing #ChicagoHousing #Homeownership #CommunityResources #NHSChicago

Introducing HUGO the Housing Helper! Coming soon to an area near YOU! Meet him here: conta.cc/4sSSZ5k

We are proud to congratulate @NHSChicago Regional Outreach Manager (South) Carl Williams & Central Board of Directors member Bryan Echols on being recognized as Chicago Defender Men of Excellence for 2026. For more info, go here: chicagodefender.com/cdmoe26/

An ordinance allowing 34 of Chicago’s 50 wards to build additional dwelling units, or ADUs, took effect April 1. Often called granny flats or coach houses, ADUs are the city’s latest effort to address rising housing costs in Chicago. to.wttw.com/4t3DFmn

April is Financial Literacy Month! There’s no better time to take control of your financial future! At Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, we’re here to help you build knowledge, confidence, and a clear path to homeownership. Our Homebuyer Education Courses give you the tools you need to understand the process, prepare your finances, and make informed decisions every step of the way. Whether you’re just starting to think about buying a home or ready to take the next step, we’ve got you covered. - Learn the homebuying process - Strengthen your financial foundation - Get closer to owning your home Take a class today and invest in your future! nhschicago.org/education/

We’re committed to expanding access to opportunity—whether that’s through housing, financial education, or pathways to economic growth. That’s why we’re proud to support #AchieveSummit2026. Want more info? Go here: conta.cc/4vhC7a5 @BuildSouthland

Market rate housing developers are invited to attend DPD’s Missing Middle Webinar at 10 a.m. Monday, April 13, to explore construction opportunities in West Englewood and South Chicago. Register and learn more at Chicago.gov/MissingMiddle.

Step into your future at the Greater Chatham Home Expo 2026! 🏡✨ Join us for a FREE afternoon filled with resources, expert advice, and opportunities to help you build, protect, and invest in your home. From home improvement and financial guidance to fraud prevention and mortgage assistance—everything you need is under one roof. Saturday, April 25th Tuley Park | 90th & King Dr. 11 AM – 2 PM Plus, don’t miss your chance to win a Smart TV door prize!

[PHOTOS] Gala 51 Was Incredible! See the Moments We Captured: conta.cc/3PF6tTD

Free tickets are now available for DPD’s 2026 Chicago Preservation Expo! Connect with City staff, community and nonprofit organizations, professional service providers and trades experts at the forefront of historic preservation in Chicago. Get tickets: bit.ly/4luQP9j

Plan Commission is hearing an informational update on Advocate Health Care's planned $300 million community hospital at 8000 S. Lake Shore Drive in South Chicago. Part of the multibillion-dollar Quantum Shore campus, the project will be first new South Side hospital in decades.

ChiBlockBuilder applications for more than 600 City-owned lots are now open! Valued at $34 million, this is the largest inventory offered since ChiBlockBuilder launched in 2022. Apply today at Chicago.gov/BlockBuilder.

DPD's Missing Middle program is on the march, with more than 300 units in 100+ buildings advancing across the West and South Side as of spring 2026.

We were pleased to attend and sponsor Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago’s 51st Annual Awards Gala, Activate Your Power: Building Strong Neighborhoods Together, at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. It was an inspiring evening recognizing leaders dedicated to expanding homeownership and strengthening communities across Chicago.

Great to see restoration underway at Greenstone United Methodist Church in Pullman! A $1.2 million Adopt-A-Landmark grant is funding repairs to the 1882 building's iconic green-hued masonry belltower. Read more in the Sun-Times: bit.ly/4sBiKHm

Join us to learn about homeowner property tax exemptions. Virtual workshop on March 31st. For more info go here: conta.cc/4sN3OG3

Chicago's evolving household demographics are creating new housing opportunities and challenges. Learn more at Chicago.gov/DPDResources.