Causes: Homeless & Housing, Housing Development, Construction & Management

Mission: The mission of Good News Partners is to end homelessness and hopelessness with everyone God brings to us, and to foster justice and build bridges of reconciliation. As a faith-based, 501c3 asset-based community development organization, GNP is committed to providing access to affordable housing, economic development, and education to our resident partners as they transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency and homeownership. GNP does this through a housing continuum that includes: New Life Interim Housing, a 36-bed shelter for women, women with children, and intact families who are homeless or in immediate crisis; the Jonquil Hotel, a single room occupancy for 71 families; 55 units of subsidized rental housing; and 24 units of cooperative affordable housing for low- and very low-income families.

Results: Through our staff, community partners and volunteers, GNP reaches over 500 resident partners and 700 community residents each year.

Target demographics: homeless and low income families and individuals

Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 1000 families in our New Life Family Shelter and housed over 500 families

Geographic areas served: East Rogers Park neighborhood, Chicago, IL

Programs: Affordable housing options. We have a 36-bed shelter for families who are homeless or in immediate crisis; A single room occupancy building for 71 families; 55 units of subsidized rental housing; and 24 units of cooperative affordable housing for low- and very low-income families. We also have programs for kids, parents and individuals like: after school care, tutoring, parenting classes, case management and workforce development.