Chicago Lawn

Located on the southwest side of the city, Chicago Lawn is a multi-ethnic working class community determined to stop the downward spiral of disinvestment and urban decay, and to create an attractive, safe and inviting place to live for families from many backgrounds. Today, African-Americans and people of Mexican and Arab descent are purchasing homes in the area, becoming a part of existing institutions and supporting new types of organizations and businesses.

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Chicago Lawn is one of LISC's New Communities Program neighborhoods. Learn what residents are doing to build a stronger community.

Greater Southwest Development Corp. works to generate residential, institutional, commercial and industrial revitalization by developing strategies and organizing resources that create local benefits and improve residents' quality of life.

SouthWest Organizing Project is known for its work to reduce violence, its fight to end predatory lending, its efforts to win rights and protect the civil liberties of immigrants, and its commitment to achievement in public schools through the Parents-as-Mentors and Grow Your Own Teachers initiatives.

Healthy Chicago Lawn is a community-based coalition working to improve the overall quality of life and well-being of the Chicago Lawn community area. Membership includes community residents, local service providers, agencies and organizations, local businesses, schools, and anyone interested in the health of the Chicago Lawn community.

More than 250 doctors and 1,000 employees at 331-bed Holy Cross Hospital provide emergency care, inpatient, outpatient and surgical services along with primary care at three neighborhood affiliate locations.

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