Greater Southwest

Greater Southwest Welcome to Greater Southwest Development Corporation. We are a team of passionate advocates, activists, and social champions.

Our Vision: A thriving Southwest Chicago community SUPPORT US! ❤️

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Greater Southwest Development Corporation is a community development organization that has been around for over 35 years, and is focused on reviving the business and residential neighborhoods throughout the southwest side. The 63rd Street Growth Commission works with

small businesses along 63rd Street to meet their individual needs. GSDC and the Commission offer a variety of services for local small business owners and residents, including. Learn more at our website: www.greatersouthwest.org.

Un hogar estable es el punto de partida de todo lo demás. 🏡Cuando las familias están bien establecidas, los negocios cre...
05/30/2026

Un hogar estable es el punto de partida de todo lo demás. 🏡

Cuando las familias están bien establecidas, los negocios crecen. Cuando los vecindarios invierten en sí mismos, las comunidades prosperan. Eso es lo que hacemos en GSDC y todo empieza por darte las herramientas para proteger y hacer crecer lo que ya es tuyo.

Te invitamos a nuestro evento gratuito de recursos para la vivienda, con apoyo real, ahorros reales y pasos claros para avanzar hacia tu meta de tener casa propia.

📅 27 de junio de 2026
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 4020 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL

Ya sea que estés comprando tu primera casa, lleves años siendo propietario o simplemente estés explorando opciones este evento es para ti.

📲 Escanea para registrarte y asegurar tu lugar.

A stable home is where everything else begins. 🏡When families are rooted, businesses grow. When neighborhoods invest in ...
05/30/2026

A stable home is where everything else begins. 🏡

When families are rooted, businesses grow. When neighborhoods invest in themselves, communities thrive. That's the work we do at GSDC — and it starts with making sure you have the tools to protect and build on what's yours.

Join us for a free homeownership resource event packed with real support, real savings, and real next steps.

📅 June 27th, 2026
🕙 10:30 AM
📍 4020 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL

Whether you're a first-time buyer, a longtime homeowner, or just exploring your options — there's something here for you.

📲 Scan to register and secure your spot.

🌱 When a business blooms, the community blossoms.Taqueria Michoacán has been on 63rd Street since 2018, serving carne as...
05/29/2026

🌱 When a business blooms, the community blossoms.

Taqueria Michoacán has been on 63rd Street since 2018, serving carne asada, tacos de tripa, fresh seafood, and chilaquiles that keep the regulars coming back. It’s the kind of place that fills up by noon. That’s exactly the kind of business GSDC is proud to partner with, and that SSA #3 is proud to invest in.

Through our Sidewalk Café Program, we helped Taqueria Michoacán transform their storefront with new outdoor planters, a small change that makes the whole corner feel more alive. Beautiful storefronts pull more foot traffic. More foot traffic supports more businesses. That’s the growth we’re building on 63rd Street.

This is how we work. One business at a time, with all the pieces connected: capital, coaching, beautification, visibility.

📍 Go show them some love at 3332 W. 63rd St.

💛 Want to help us do this for the next storefront? Your $5 becomes $7 with the link in our bio.

El Southwest Side siempre responde — y te necesitamos a ti para que esto sea posible. 🙌GSDC liderará la Carpa de Recurso...
05/29/2026

El Southwest Side siempre responde — y te necesitamos a ti para que esto sea posible. 🙌
GSDC liderará la Carpa de Recursos en el Convoy of Hope de este año, conectando a nuestros vecinos con apoyo de vivienda, recursos de empleo, servicios de salud y mucho más — todo en un solo lugar, en un solo día.
¿Quieres ser parte de algo que importa de verdad? Regístrate como voluntario/a y ayúdanos a servir a nuestra comunidad de adentro hacia afuera.
👉 hope-serves.org/day-of-hope-volunteers
📅 25 de julio de 2026 | 🕐 Puertas abren a las 10:00 AM
📍 6743 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

The Southwest Side shows up — and we need you to make it happen. 🙌GSDC is leading the Resource Tent at this year's Convo...
05/29/2026

The Southwest Side shows up — and we need you to make it happen. 🙌
GSDC is leading the Resource Tent at this year's Convoy of Hope, connecting our neighbors to housing support, job resources, health services, and more — all in one place, all in one day.
Want to be part of something real? Sign up to volunteer and help us serve our community from the inside out.
👉 hope-serves.org/day-of-hope-volunteers
📅 July 25, 2026 | 🕐 Doors open at 10:00 AM
📍 6743 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

Behind every strong neighborhood are the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and women who hold it together every single ...
05/28/2026

Behind every strong neighborhood are the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and women who hold it together every single day. 💐

At GSDC, we know that supporting mothers means strengthening families, businesses, and neighborhoods across our community. ❤️

Our Mother’s Day Celebration at Churchview brought us together for a beautiful reminder of the joy, connection, and resilience that lives across the Southwest Side. Thank you for celebrating with us and supporting our community every day.

Stay connected for more community events and resources: https://greatersouthwest.org/

🏡 Recordatorio: ¡Tu futuro hogar empieza aquí!Todavía estás a tiempo de unirte GRATIS a nuestro taller para compradores ...
05/28/2026

🏡 Recordatorio: ¡Tu futuro hogar empieza aquí!

Todavía estás a tiempo de unirte GRATIS a nuestro taller para compradores de vivienda por primera vez y aprender cómo podrías calificar a ayudas para el pago inicial que pueden darte miles de dólares para tu primera casa.

📍 3010 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
🗓 13 de junio
🕘 Español 9:00 AM | Inglés 9:30 AM

👉 Escanea para más info y da el primer paso hacia tu hogar propio.

🏡 Reminder: Your future home starts here!There’s still time to join our FREE First-Time Home Buyers Workshop and learn h...
05/28/2026

🏡 Reminder: Your future home starts here!

There’s still time to join our FREE First-Time Home Buyers Workshop and learn how you may qualify for down payment assistance grants that could put thousands toward your first home.

📍 3010 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
🗓 June 13
🕘 Spanish 9:00 AM | English 9:30 AM

👉 Scan for more info and take the first step toward your future home.

05/27/2026

Behind every small business owner is someone who worked hard, followed the rules, and still heard "no." But sometimes, what's missing isn't effort — it's access.

Access to funding. To stable housing. To a career pathway. To a community that invests in you.

This is the story of what changes when all of that comes together. Because real growth isn't just one door opening — it's an entire ecosystem built around people who deserve to thrive.

At GSDC, we connect entrepreneurs, families, and job seekers to the resources, guidance, and opportunities that make lasting progress possible — one community member at a time. 🤝

Support the work that strengthens businesses, stabilizes families, and builds a stronger Southwest Side.

Learn more at https://greatersouthwest.org/

The smell of something fresh made from scratch — that's not just good food. That's someone's dream, alive and well on th...
05/27/2026

The smell of something fresh made from scratch — that's not just good food. That's someone's dream, alive and well on the Southwest Side. 🌮☀️
When a local restaurant thrives, the whole block feels it. That's why GSDC is proud to partner with SSA3 to support the businesses that make our neighborhoods worth coming home to — because small business isn't just economic development, it's community identity.
La Esquina Del Taco's sidewalk café is calling your name. Everything on the menu is made fresh, in-house, every single day. No shortcuts. Just real food, real flavor, real community.
Come pull up a chair, soak up the sun, and taste what the Southwest Side is made of. 🙌
📍 3259 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629
Stop by, show some love, and tag us in your order — we want to see what you got! Drop your go-to order in the comments 👇

Address

2601 W 63rd Street
Chicago, IL
60629

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+17734361000

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