Our Mission

Building Sustainable Communities From The Bottom Up

The Challenges

Corporate & Private Landgrabs

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Presidential Candidate RFK Jr. Warns That Corporations Are 'Trying To Buy Every Single-Family Home' In America – And They Are On Track To Own 60% Of Homes By 2030

See Article (Kennedy24.com)

Housing Costs vs. Average Wage Disparity

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Over the past 10 years, the cost of housing and transportation in Chicago has risen 2.03 times faster than local household income[1]. One in five Chicagoans are severely rent-burdened, spending more than 50% of their income on housing[1]. This has led to a decline in affordable housing units in the city, with a 5.2% decrease between 2012-2014 and 2017-2019[2]. North and Northwest Side neighborhoods have been hit particularly hard, with Logan Square and Avondale losing 14.4% of their affordable housing inventory[2].

[1] Habitat for Humaity Chicago Study

[2] DePaul Study- 2021

Neighborhood Infrastructure Reliance

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Food Deserts:

Chicago faces several challenges in its urban communities, including food deserts, lack of whole foods, and stores unwilling to service communities.

WIFI Deserts:

In addition to food deserts, Chicago's urban communities face challenges related to wifi deserts, The lack of reliable internet access in certain areas, known as wifi deserts, exacerbates the digital divide, hindering residents' access to online education, job opportunities, and essential services

Higher Utility Costs:

In Chicago, lower-income residents in impoverished areas often face higher utility costs, exacerbating financial strain.

Child Centric Resources

Schools: POOR

Safety: POOR

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Our Vision

The Rebirth of the American Dream

Homeownership opportunities for our middle class. Public service workers especially.
Pioneering new neighborhood concepts and strategies to enhance quality of life for enhabitants.
Creating roles and opportunities within communities to promote a shared ownership mindset.
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Our Methodology

Target Single Family Home Investment$10-20k

Community Investment Types

  • Community Solar
  • Community Garden
  • Micromobility Solutions

Community Outreach Opportunities

  • Education
  • Training
  • Job Placements

We invest in communities as a whole. That includes Homes, shared communal areas and the people who live there and roles within the community.

Our Philosophy

"Buying Back The Hood"

Committed to retaining the cultural fabric of communities, countering the trend of selling ancestral properties and ensuring long-term residents reap the benefits of neighborhood revitalization.

"Self Gentrification"

Advocates for empowerment and economic growth within the community, transforming areas from 'rags to riches' while maintaining their original identity.

"Be A Part of the Solution"

Encouraging residents to be part of the change in their neighborhoods, fostering a collective spirit for improvement and personal empowerment.

"Helping Helpers"

C.U.H.S. operates with a clear message: it is not a charity but a business focused on mutual growth, offering support to those committed to community betterment.

"Breaking the Urban Curse"

Understanding the challenges of the people it serves, aiming to shift mindsets from defensive survival to proactive community and personal development.

We are NOT a charity

We help those who help themselves or others. However, we are a for-profit business.