Genesis Housing Development Corporation

Genesis Housing Development Corporation is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization based in Chicago, Illinois. The company employs 7 people and generates $2.5 million in annual revenue. GHDC focuses on building communities through a variety of programs including education, housing development, and sustainable housing initiatives. They provide services such as personal credit management, homeowner and foreclosure counseling, construction trades training, and building and rehabbing sustainable housing. Additionally, they offer financial literacy and business development programs, Employer Assisted Housing counseling, construction job placement, contractor development, and home maintenance and repair for low-income seniors. The organization serves 300-400 people annually and has a history of success in affordable housing development. They have built and sold 30 newly constructed affordable housing units, 2 market rate housing units, 2 “green” energy-efficient homes, and rehabbed five single family homes. GHDC is also responsible for building 18 CHA units and placing over 140 youth into jobs. For more information, visit genesishdc.org or connect with them on Twitter at @GenesisHDC and Facebook at www.facebook.com/genesishousingdevelopment.