Luis Gutierrez founded Latinos Progresando in 1998 to serve Chicago's Pilsen and Little Village communities. He also launched the Marshall Square Resource Network and serves on several civic and nonprofit boards.
As a CHA Commissioner, Dr. Harris created the "Adopt-A-Senior Building" program, raising funds to refurbish 57 CHA senior buildings. Founder of God First Church, she’s also a philanthropist and author, with numerous awards.
James E. Matanky is CEO of Matanky Realty Group, overseeing development, management, and consulting. He chairs the ICSC Ambassador Program and serves on multiple advisory panels. He’s a decorated community leader.
Debra Parker, a 23-year community activist, mentors low-income families, and advocates for better life choices. She founded Carol's Consulting, aiding small minority businesses with permits.
Earlier this year, CHA employees collected a variety of puzzles and puzzle books to donate to CHA seniors. One of the donated puzzles was the clear 100-piece “Impossible Puzzle,” which included multiple fake corner and edge pieces scattered throughout the puzzle.
CHA and its partner Jonathan Rose Companies proudly celebrated the $86 million renovation of the 272-unit Barbara Jean Wright Court Apartments this month with a ribbon-cutting at the property on the Near West Side.
