LUCHA LUCHA has effectively organized community members to fight for better housing services from both public and private sectors It also works with community residents to access housing products and services, provide housing counseling, and coordinate technical assistance
Our Board and Team - LUCHA Co-Executive Director and Senior Director of Community Development email: lstannard@lucha org
About Us – LUCHA The LUCHA acronym is also the Spanish word for “struggle,” which reflects the organization’s history of leading the struggle against discrimination, housing displacement, systemic inequity, and patterns of injustice which impact members of Chicago’s low-and moderate-income Latinx and African American communities
Properties – LUCHA Renting at Madres Unidas, Borinquen Bella, Tierra Linda, and HPR LUCHA is committed to advancing housing as a human right Our properties provide safe, quality, and affordable housing options for individuals and families who meet income requirements Submit your pre-application to be added to our waitlist for future housing opportunities Wait times vary by development and unit size
La Herencia – LUCHA Coming soon! La Herencia Apartments is under construction at 2120 N Mozart Street in Logan Square This one-of-a-kind redevelopment brings new life to the historic Humboldt Park United Methodist Church, preserving its 1928 façade while transforming the building into affordable housing Developed in partnership with Canopy Design + Architecture, the project will preserve 13 existing
Vision – LUCHA LUCHA aspires to build empowered, thriving communities and further access to equitable and fair housing Housing is a human right Fair and affordable housing is worth fighting for Housing equity builds community wealth Diversity enriches and contributes to community All people deserve respect and dignity We are transformed in our service to others
Your 2025 Annual Report is Here! – LUCHA Your 2025 Annual Report is Here! Dear Friends, At LUCHA, we believe that housing is a human right For 43 years, this belief has guided our work across neighborhoods as we build, protect, and preserve affordable housing Together, we give our neighbors a chance to thrive in the community they call home
Encuentro Square – LUCHA Encuentro Square Apartments is located at 3759 Cortland Street and 1844 N Ridgeway in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood It is adjacent to the western end of the 606 Trail and linear park Encuentro Square is developed in partnership with Evergreen Real Estate Group, who is providing management services at the building Encuentro Square Apartments has two different rental programs: Project
News – LUCHA LUCHA breaks ground at La Herencia Apartments Encuentro Square, Huge Affordable Housing Project At End Of 606, Now Accepting Applications Logan Square, Humboldt Park Affordable Apartments Under Construction Logan Square affordable housing project Encuentro Square near 606 Trail gets key city approval
Homeownership Housing Counseling – LUCHA LUCHA’s bilingual, bicultural staff facilitates individual counseling and group workshops to guide clients through the homebuying process We can help you manage your credit and find the loans and grants that fit your budget LUCHA’s Housing Opportunities Program is a certified Borrower Help Center Financial Capability Securing financial stability is the first step towards economic