The South Chicago SAlud center

the SALUD Center IS NOW in operation
​and BRINGING HEALTH TO THE COMMUNITY!

SALUD means health in Spanish and Claretian Associates concern is for the health of our community. The South Chicago SALUD Center, located at 3039 E. 91st Street, is a joint development of Claretian Associates and Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH). In 2017, both organizations partnered to purchase the former South Chicago YMCA. POAH is managing the property management. Claretian Associates is directing the case management for the residents and has opened the SALUD Center, the community center side. In addition to Claretian Associates main offices, it contains a shared business space, a technology innovation lab, a small business incubator and a community recreation facility that includes a gym, exercise facility, program areas and a pool. While portions of the SALUD Center are still being rehabbed, the technology innovation lab, small business center and most of the recreation facility are now open for business.

Stay tuned to our newsletter and social media platforms for updates on programs, events, and future organizations that will bring more services to the South Chicago community at the SALUD Center. Various spaces within the SALUD are also available for rentals.  Please contact (773) 734-9181 for more information.

The SALUD Center is now being used for open basketball nights, senior walking, and community programs.  It is currently available for meetings, large events, sports leagues and other rentals. Catering kitchen access is available as well. ​

The SALUD Center Innovation Lab is being used for summer youth programs, classes and meetings. It is available for community rentals and can be used for presentations, business meetings and other programming. ​

Our Teen Drop-in Space was chosen by the Illinois Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (I-NOMA) for their Design Build program. Teens designed their own space with the help of professional architects. Our youth program, UNITY Squad meets every Tuesday and Thursday in the Teen Drop-in Space. The SALUD Center is also available for rentals such as baby and wedding showers, etc. The space has a small kitchen with a larger catering kitchen available.  ​

Our fitness space now has Peloton exercise equipment. Our partner Peloton is donating $100,000 in exercise equipment, program subscriptions and grant support to Claretian Associates for the South Chicago SALUD Center. ​

Our locker room and swimming pool are still under construction, but check back soon for updates.
Please support our effects to continue updating the SALUD Center here!