CHAD fact sheet
We are committed to delivering quality affordable housing where individuals and families can live, work and thrive. ~ CHAD Mission Statement
Organizational Overview
- Established in 1983, Community Housing Advocacy and Development (CHAD) is a 501(c) 3 corporation that is the largest nonprofit supplier of quality, affordable, long-term rental housing on a scattered-site model in over 30 communities primarily in DuPage and Kane counties in Illinois.
- CHAD owns, leases and manages 175 properties that represent a range of affordable housing opportunities including single family homes, duplexes, apartments and townhomes.
- CHAD provides professional property management services to over 1,100 residents.
- CHAD offers below market rents to qualified applicants. Residents pay 25-50% below the fair market rent, saving them more than $780,000 annually.
- CHAD relies on grants, public and private donations and corporate sponsorships to bridge the operating gap between revenue generated from offering below market rents and fair market costs to maintain housing inventory in accordance with CHAD-certified standards.
Who We Serve
Our services are directed primarily to hard working individuals and families who are struggling to help themselves.
- The majority of CHAD residents do not receive any public assistance such as welfare, Medicaid, or social security income.
- The household income of these particular residents ranges between $26,000 and $47,000 per year. Prior to renting from CHAD, these residents have historically paid a greater portion
of their income on housing and basic necessities than what they could reasonably afford.
- CHAD residents are primarily employed in the service industry and hold jobs such as nursing assistants, bank tellers, entry level office positions, bus drivers, retail salespersons, cashiers, food service/restaurant workers, manufacturing workers, call center staff, EMTs and nursing home employees.
Demographics
CHAD Household Residents: 55% are single mothers; 20% are single adults, 21% are couples with children, 2% are couple without children and the remaining 2% are single fathers.
How We Impact
CHAD’s affordable housing creates a dramatic and positive impact on individuals and families, local businesses and the community.
- CHAD provides hardworking individuals and families with the ultimate gift of stable and permanent housing as well as access to good school systems and community resources to allow them to achieve their dreams, build a better future and inspire or maintain self-reliance.
- CHAD makes it easier for businesses to find and retain workers in the markets they serve and shorten workers commuting times.
- CHAD helps to sustain economic development in our communities and positively impacts neighborhood stabilization through successful collaboration with other government or nonprofit agencies to revitalize vacant or foreclosed homes.
Board of Directors
Nancy L. Singer, President
Janet M. Baurle, Vice President
Lynette C Brigss,Treasurer
Nora J. Collins, Secretary
Deanna Albelo
Roger J. Daluga
William J. Hassett
LaSandra Kittling
Susan N. Lepore
Tony Lowe
Iris Rivera
Tamika Thompson
Tram Vo
David Ware
Raymond J. Whalen
Management Staff
Brian R. Worth, Esq., Executive Director
Mary C. Loch, Controller
William B. Peterson, Fundraising Director
John Ware, Facilities Director
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