Villa Gudalupe Senior Services

In 1995, Claretian Associates and Villa Guadalupe split into two separate legal corporations each with their own Boards of Directors.  Villa Guadalupe Senior Services, Inc. focuses exclusively on older adults and their needs in the community while Claretian Associates continues to promote neighborhood revitalization and affordable housing. The creation of two corporations was undertaken due to the separate nature of the two programs while also protecting Villa Guadalupe from the more financially risky work of affordable housing development of Claretian Associates. 

​​For more than twenty years, Villa Guadalupe has served as a model of excellence in senior living, providing a comprehensive array of life enhancing services to South Chicago seniors including quality apartments, bilingual social and health services and other enriching activities. Seniors have access to health services, social programs and case management at no charge.

Affordable living for those 55 and older

• 1 and 2 bedroom apartments including appliances.
• Electricity allowance and free gas heat.
• On-site physical therapy and health services.
• On-site space available for family parties, senior gatherings and community meetings.

Mission

Villa Guadalupe Senior Services mission is to enhance the quality of life for older persons in South Chicago and ensure their dignity by providing affordable housing and supportive services for this under served population. Villa Guadalupe encourages autonomy and self-determination, fosters a sense of security, and affirms the individual’s ability to maintain and enhance relationships with family, church, and community. Engaging activities and vital services open to all seniors.

• Engaging programs such as exercise and dance classes, jewelry-making, holiday events and day trips.
• Case management, health screenings and referrals, immigration and advocacy services.
• Individual health services, seminars and support groups.
• Inter generational programs with local schools
• Senior employment opportunities. Senior Services Coalition of Southeast Chicago
• Since 1997, Villa Guadalupe has convened the Senior Services Coalition of Southeast Chicago, a 40-agency member coalition which provides services within the southeast Chicago community. The group meets to network with each other to improve services for seniors.
• The Coalition hosts the annual Cinco de Mayo Health and Resource Fair, which serves more than 400 seniors and their families with 60 providers.

Villa Guadalupe Senior Services, Inc.
3201 East 91st Street
Chicago, IL 60617

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