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New Vision CDO Community Development Organization
Chicago’s Housing Champions · 501(c)(3)

Building Homes,
Rebuilding Lives

New Vision CDO leads the charge for safe, affordable, modern housing across Chicago—transforming neglected properties into pathways of opportunity for families, veterans, and communities.

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20+
Homes Rehabilitated
20+
Families Served
12+
Years of Impact
$1.8M+
Community Reinvestment
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Nonprofit 501(c)(3) · Est. 2009
Our Mission

We Don't Just Rebuild Houses — We Rebuild Lives

New Vision CDO transforms neglected properties into pathways of opportunity — rehabilitating homes for low- and mid-income individuals, families, and veterans across Chicago.

Property Rehabilitation

We partner with banks, private owners, and land banks to restore neglected homes — preserving neighborhood character and building community wealth.

Veterans Housing Support

We walk alongside homeless veterans on the journey from instability to homeownership — honoring their service with stable, dignified housing.

Wealth Through Homeownership

Homeownership builds generational wealth, anchors families, and strengthens the social fabric of our communities for decades to come.

What We Do

Our Programs

From rehabilitation to homeownership counseling — addressing every step on the path to stable, safe housing.

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Home Rehabilitation

We acquire and rehabilitate vacant, abandoned, and foreclosed properties across Chicago — converting blighted housing into safe, modern homes for low- and mid-income families.

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First-Time Homebuyer Assistance

Our counselors guide first-time buyers through every step — credit building, down payment assistance, mortgage preparation, and closing.

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Veterans Housing Initiative

We transition homeless veterans from shelters into permanent, stable housing with ongoing wraparound support and case management.

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Neighborhood Preservation

We work with Chicago community organizations and land banks to prevent displacement and preserve affordable housing stock for long-term residents.

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Financial Literacy & Credit Counseling

One-on-one financial coaching, credit repair guidance, and budgeting education — building the foundation for sustainable homeownership.

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Affordable Housing Development

Partnering with banks, developers, and municipalities to create new affordable housing units accessible to working-class Chicago residents.

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Our Impact

Changing Chicago, One Home at a Time

20+
Homes Rehabilitated Across Chicago
$1.8M+
In Community Reinvestment
20+
Families & Veterans Served
12+
Years Serving Our Community

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South Side Chicago · Residential Neighborhoods
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Chicago, Illinois · City of Neighborhoods
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Chicagoland · Suburban Communities
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Let's Build Together

We'd Love to Hear From You

Whether you want to volunteer, donate, access services, or partner with us — we're here.

Main Office122 S Michigan Ave, Suite 1390
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Suburban Office700 E Butterfield Rd, Suite 300
Lombard, IL 60148
Phone(312) 897-3555
HoursMonday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday by appointment
Emailinfo@newvisioncdo.com

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