South Chicago New Communities Program—Need an artist? South Chicago's diverse and eclectic artists' community created a new directory showcasing its talents, resources and offerings.
Click here to check it out!
South Chicago's New… Continue
February 1, 2012
All news—Our partners in the South Chicago Retrofit Program, led by Claretian Associates, created great, new websites highlighting their efforts to green the southeast side. To check them out, visit
January 25, 2012
All news—Get your taxes filed for free by City of Chicago tax clinics, including one at Olive-Harvey College. Families earning less than $50,000 and individuals earning less than $25,000 may be qualified to… Continue
Be Green Save Green programs—Local residents can now access energy efficient resources through the new South Chicago Retrofit Pilot Project. For a full menu of services, please click here. To see our partners' videos and… Continue
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Students returned to Bowen High School to see the familiar faces of the 29 "community watchers," local residents hired to watch over students as they travel to and from… Continue
September 17, 2011
All events—The Southeast Chicago Coalition of Artists held its first Arts Fair along a three-block stretch of 91st Street, known locally as the "Heart and Soul Street" of the community.
Read Mary Schmich's… Continue
October 3, 2011
All events—During Chicago Artists Month, the Southeast Chicago Coalition of the Arts will showcase their artful network of talent through sculpture, paintings, photos, literature and more.
The gallery is open… Continue
July 14, 2011
All news—Kids from South Chicago are enjoying basketball, making new friends and having fun this summer through the new Hoops in the Hood program, a critically acclaimed traveling basketball program… Continue
July 10, 2011
All news—ABC-7 Chicago featured Casa Kirk Apartments on its Sunday morning news program as Claretian Associates is receiving a new grant from The Chicago Tobacco Prevention Project for our efforts to…
June 27, 2011
All news—Participants at our CeaseFire anti-violence "ring the bell" event leave flowers for those that died too soon from violence in South Chicago. The event was part of CeaseFire Week, which raises…
South Chicago New Communities Program—The popular CAN-TV show, "Cookin Wit' Tittle" taped an episode at Chicago Lakeside's Marketing Center, 85th Street & Greenbay Avenue. The shows features cooking and gardening demonstrations by… Continue
June 21, 2010
All news—Youth from Germano-Millgate Apartments hosted "Green Tours" during the 10th Ward Green Summit month of May. The youth took the lead in researching and documenting green efforts in the community...
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Since 1991, Claretian Associates has developed over 130 affordable houses and apartments in South Chicago, a community with a rich history and a strong future. Claretian Associates builds community within the culturally diverse neighborhood of South Chicago by working with community leaders, residents and organizations to provide affordable housing and related services for low-and-moderate income people, build resident-based leadership, and serve as a catalyst in creating innovative solutions to improve the quality of life.