Fannie Mae April 2008

2 About La Casa Norte Mission “La Casa Norte is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for homeless and abandoned people, where they will benefit from a comprehensive program of education, guidance and counseling in a community setting.” - La Casa Norte Mission Statement

3 Poverty and Homelessness Humboldt ParkChicago Percentage of Population – Latino 48.0%38.1% Poverty Rate30.9%19.2% Overcrowding18.8%10.1% Cost Burdened Renters40.0%30.8%  Approximately 166,000 people experience homelessness in Chicago over the course of a year.  An estimated 25,000 youth experience homelessness in Illinois over the course of a year.  Because Latino families often live in extremely overcrowded conditions before resorting to the shelter system, they tend to be underrepresented in counts of homeless people on the streets or in shelters.

4 La Casa Norte Our Internal Environment We are committed to:  Creating opportunity and an uplifting experience  Listening in a compassionate and non-judgmental manner  Promoting a spirit of community and teamwork between staff and clients  Approaching our work with passion and enthusiasm  Examining all the circumstances of a problem to come up with the best solution.

5 La Casa Norte’s Impact on Ending Homelessness Youth Latino Homelessness Employment  Addressing barriers to employment for homeless, ex-offenders, at-risk people. Families Ex-offenders Families Ex-offenders Community  West Side communities in Chicago  Coalition Building among Latinos Housing  Youth Appropriate Models  Affordable Housing  Emergency and Supportive Housing  Tenant Rights Services  Supportive Services  Work Readiness  Bilingual & Bicultural  Youth Appropriate Latinos Youth Latinos Youth Families LGBTQ Families

6 About La Casa Norte Our Services  La Casa Norte serves youth, families and individuals that are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless Crisis Center Program  Case Management and Housing Advocacy/Locator  Esperanza Trabajando (Workforce Development)  Financial Literacy & Digital Literacy  Prevention Resources / Referrals Solid Ground Supportive Housing Program  Housing program for homeless male youth  Ages  Focus on education, employment, life skills development, and mentoring

7 Case for Support Dreams for the Future  Innovation  Replicability  Transformative Impact on Community

8 A Place to Call Home Solid Ground Supportive Housing Program

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10 Ribbon Cutting Celebration With Mayor Daley November 2006 Recipient of the Inaugural Red Ruby Slipper Award from City of Chicago for Leadership & Advocacy in the fight to end homelessness

11 Fannie Mae Maxwell Award Winner 2008 National First Place Winner for Youth Programs – for the focus on Innovation, Replicability & Transformative Impact

12 Richard H. Driehaus Award Winner 2008 First Place Winner for Architectural Excellence in Design of a Community Based Program in Chicago

13 Our Partners In Development Humboldt Construction Company The PRIM LAWRENCE Group  US Dept of Housing & Urban Development  City of Chicago Department of Housing  IL Dept of Commerce & Economic Opportunity  Federal Home Loan Bank  IL Housing Development Authority Tax Credits  Private Foundations  Private Individuals  The Humboldt Park Community

14 Contact Information  Sol A. Flores  Executive Director  La Casa Norte  3533 W. North Avenue  Chicago, IL  P: (773) x208  F: (773) 