Open Communities

Open Communities Open Communities strives to create more inclusive communities by ensuring everyone has equal access to safe, stable housing.

Open Communities creates more inclusive neighborhoods by ensuring everyone has equal access to housing. Our programs include foreclosure prevention, housing counseling services, first-time home-buyer education, community housing rights education, and fair housing supports so everyone can access a safe, dignified home. Open Communities works to eradicate housing discrimination and unjust practices

that perpetuate segregation and inequity. We foster thriving, inclusive communities through fair housing enforcement, housing counseling, education, outreach, and advocacy. Open Communities does not discriminate in admission to programs or treatment of employment in compliance with appropriate state and federal statutes.

Únete a nuestro taller virtual y aprende todo lo que necesitas saber para comprar tu casa. ¿Listo para dar el paso hacia...
06/23/2026

Únete a nuestro taller virtual y aprende todo lo que necesitas saber para comprar tu casa. ¿Listo para dar el paso hacia tu nuevo hogar? Únete a nuestro taller virtual y aprende todo lo que necesitas saber para comprar tu casa sin estrés. 🏡

📅27 de junio, 9am - 1pm

Registrate y aprende más en open-communities.org/events

Si necesitas ayuda con un problema de vivienda, comunícate con nuestro equipo en [email protected] o llama al 847-501-5760 para recibir apoyo. Visita nuestro sitio web en open-communities.org para aprender más.

Our office will be closed today, June 19th, honoring Juneteenth Freedom Day.If you need assistance with a housing issue,...
06/19/2026

Our office will be closed today, June 19th, honoring Juneteenth Freedom Day.

If you need assistance with a housing issue, contact our team at [email protected] or 847-501-5760 for support. Visit our website at open-communities.org to learn more.

Si necesitas ayuda con un problema de vivienda, comunícate con nuestro equipo en [email protected] o llama al 847-501-5760 para recibir apoyo. Visita nuestro sitio web en open-communities.org para aprender más.

Walk in Housing Clinic next week!Join Open Communities at the New Trier Township office for help, resources, and questio...
06/17/2026

Walk in Housing Clinic next week!

Join Open Communities at the New Trier Township office for help, resources, and questions about housing. Our dedicated team of housing counselors are here to help you.

No registration required.

When? Wednesday, June 24th, 10AM - 12:30PM
Where? New Trier Township Office, 739 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL 60093

If you need assistance with a housing issue, contact our team at [email protected] or 847-501-5760 for support. Visit our website at open-communities.org to learn more.

Si necesitas ayuda con un problema de vivienda, comunícate con nuestro equipo en [email protected] o llama al 847-501-5760 para recibir apoyo. Visita nuestro sitio web en open-communities.org para aprender más

Resource Round Up: June 15th 🏡HomeGrown Program: Assists low-to moderate-income households in achieving homeownership by...
06/16/2026

Resource Round Up: June 15th 🏡

HomeGrown Program: Assists low-to moderate-income households in achieving homeownership by providing financial assistance to eligible homebuyers purchasing a primary residence within the City of Chicago.
The Resurrection Project Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago

Guides for Homeowners: Cook County Assessor's Office has a lot of free resources for homeowners available on their website, check it out!

How to Place and Lift a Credit Freeze Online: Federal Trade Commission is hosting an online webinar on June 24th about how to protect your credit

Cook County minimum wage is rising, starting July 1st, 2026.

If you need assistance with a housing issue, contact our team at [email protected] or 847-501-5760 for support. Visit our website at open-communities.org to learn more.

Si necesitas ayuda con un problema de vivienda, comunícate con nuestro equipo en [email protected] o llama al 847-501-5760 para recibir apoyo. Visita nuestro sitio web en open-communities.org para aprender más

Open Communities presented at an interfaith housing advocacy event at the Congregation Sukkat Shalom last week, partneri...
06/13/2026

Open Communities presented at an interfaith housing advocacy event at the Congregation Sukkat Shalom last week, partnering with First Congregational Church of Wilmette and First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette.

It was a great discussion on the role of affordable housing and how to advocate for it.

If you need assistance with a housing issue, contact our team at [email protected] or 847-501-5760 for support. Visit our website at open-communities.org to learn more.

Si necesitas ayuda con un problema de vivienda, comunícate con nuestro equipo en [email protected] o llama al 847-501-5760 para recibir apoyo. Visita nuestro sitio web en open-communities.org para aprender más.

Join us this Saturday, June 13th, for a free workshop on Homebuyer Education! Learn about the pros and cons of homeowner...
06/11/2026

Join us this Saturday, June 13th, for a free workshop on Homebuyer Education! Learn about the pros and cons of homeownership as well as how to prepare to apply for a mortgage, and the homebuying process

Head to open-communities.org/events to register and learn more! Once you're registered online, you will receive an intake packet that must be completed and returned to receive the Zoom link.

When? June 13th, 9:30am - 1pm
Where? Online

If you need a Pre-purchase Certificate for your mortgage product or down payment assistance program, you must complete the workshop as well as a one-on-one appointment with a housing counselor.

If you need assistance with a housing issue, contact our team at [email protected] or 847-501-5760 for support. Visit our website at open-communities.org to learn more.

We are hiring!Position: Intake and Communications SpecialistThe Intake and Communications Specialist is a key point of c...
06/11/2026

We are hiring!

Position: Intake and Communications Specialist

The Intake and Communications Specialist is a key point of client and community contact for the organization. This position is responsible for overseeing and providing initial client intakes across the agency, in coordination with the Housing Counseling, Fair Housing, and IL Access to Justice teams. The role also manages the agency’s social media and e-newsletter, and communicates with clients, community partners, and donors to promote awareness of our brand, services, and events.

Apply by sending cover letter and resume to Sarah Petersen, Executive Director, [email protected]

This month, we celebrate the strength, diversity, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community, here in our neighborhoods and ...
06/10/2026

This month, we celebrate the strength, diversity, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community, here in our neighborhoods and everywhere.

If you or someone you know is experiencing housing discrimination because of their gender identity or sexual orientation, we’re here to help.

If you need assistance with a housing issue, contact our team at [email protected] or 847-501-5760 for support. Visit our website at open-communities.org to learn more.

Si necesitas ayuda con un problema de vivienda, comunícate con nuestro equipo en [email protected] o llama al 847-501-5760 para recibir apoyo. Visita nuestro sitio web en open-communities.org para aprender más

Conoce los pasos para ser propietrio, los gastos comunes y los requisitos de los prestamistas. Este programa se ofrece s...
06/09/2026

Conoce los pasos para ser propietrio, los gastos comunes y los requisitos de los prestamistas. Este programa se ofrece solo en español.

Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 Schoenbeck Rd., Wheeling, IL, United States, Illinois 60090

June 15th, 6PM - 7PM

Registrarse aquí: bit.ly/4a7CP0P

If you need assistance with a housing issue, contact our team at [email protected] or 847-501-5760 for support. Visit our website at open-communities.org to learn more.

Si necesitas ayuda con un problema de vivienda, comunícate con nuestro equipo en [email protected] o llama al 847-501-5760 para recibir apoyo. Visita nuestro sitio web en open-communities.org para aprender más.

NFHA filed suit in federal court to stop the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) from dismantling 50 years of fa...
06/05/2026

NFHA filed suit in federal court to stop the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) from dismantling 50 years of fair lending protections.

Head to National Fair Housing Alliance page to read more on the decision.

If you need assistance with a housing issue, contact our team at [email protected] or 847-501-5760 for support. Visit our website at open-communities.org to learn more.

Si necesitas ayuda con un problema de vivienda, comunícate con nuestro equipo en [email protected] o llama al 847-501-5760 para recibir apoyo. Visita nuestro sitio web en open-communities.org para aprender más

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1740 Ridge, Suite 117
Evanston, IL
60201

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

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