ONE Northside

ONE Northside ONE Northside is a mixed-income, multi-ethnic, intergenerational organization that unites our diverse communities. We value diversity. We value justice.

We build collective power to eliminate injustice through bold and innovative community organizing. Organizing Neighborhoods for Equality: Northside (ONE Northside) is an organization that brings people together based on ourshared values. We believe that we all benefit from the racial, ethnic, religious, economic, gender,
sexual and age diversity in our communities. That diversity will be represented in the organization and
will make us more powerful and effective. We believe there is no equality without justice. When we speak about justice, we are
talking about fair treatment of and access for all people regardless of race, gender identity, economic
status, age, and sexual identity. We value leadership development. We believe leaders are made, not born, and anyone is capable of
becoming a leader. We believe that developing grassroots leadership is essential to building power and
making positive change in our community. We value people power. We believe power is simply the ability to act, and through organizing we bring
people together and build collective power.

Are you ready to tax the rich? You want to make polluters pay? Get in - we're on our way.   Join our next orientation on...
10/09/2026

Are you ready to tax the rich? You want to make polluters pay? Get in - we're on our way. Join our next orientation on Monday, October 19, 6pm at our office, to learn more about how we build power, what we're working on, and what part you can play. Register at bit.ly/onswelcome.

Never a dull moment in the fight for tenants’ rights! Here’s the latest: two teams are at the negotiating table working ...
10/08/2026

Never a dull moment in the fight for tenants’ rights! Here’s the latest: two teams are at the negotiating table working on a compromise version of the ordinance. This week they realized they will need more time to be thorough, so the vote has been pushed back to November 18. Though it may feel like a lot of back and forth, it’s great news to know our elected leaders are taking our issues seriously and fighting for things we care about. What we can do now is make sure they keep hearing about our top priorities for the final ordinance, so the big corporate lobby doesn’t get louder and louder in their ears in the final weeks. Email your alder using our easy form (bit.ly/chicagorenters or the link in our bio) or head over to Metropolitan Tenants Organization ‘s account to check out how to participate in their !

This morning ONE Northside Housing Justice leaders joined the Keep Chicago Housed coalition in a press conference to hig...
10/08/2026

This morning ONE Northside Housing Justice leaders joined the Keep Chicago Housed coalition in a press conference to highlight the urgent need for city council address funding gaps that will leave 3000 of our neighbors without housing. Our leader Joann shared her own story as a powerful testament to the way housing funding and services can truly make a difference in someone’s life - it saves lives.

Join other Northside youth leaders (ages 14-24) on Friday, October 23rd from 5-8pm at the United Church of Rogers Park, ...
10/07/2026

Join other Northside youth leaders (ages 14-24) on Friday, October 23rd from 5-8pm at the United Church of Rogers Park, 1545 W Morse Ave, for a convening on student power in CPS! We'll celebrate the launch of ONE Northside's high school chapters, discuss the issues facing CPS students across the city ahead of the November school board election, and unite a movement to leverage youth power in the decisions made affecting our school communities. Register at bit.ly/onsyouth

Floods, heat, tornadoes - when climate chaos strikes in Chicago, who pays the price? We do! It's time to balance the sca...
10/06/2026

Floods, heat, tornadoes - when climate chaos strikes in Chicago, who pays the price? We do! It's time to balance the scales. Join ONE Northside and Illinois State Representative Ann Williams as we talk about how climate change is already impacting Northside Chicago communities and what we can do to fight back against corporate polluter greed! We will meet at Lake View Presbyterian Church from 6-7:30pm Tuesday October 13th. Register at bit.ly/3T3zvhR

Last week our Budgets and Revenue team helped kick off the People's Unity Platform budget demands campaign for this City...
10/01/2026

Last week our Budgets and Revenue team helped kick off the People's Unity Platform budget demands campaign for this City Budget season. We demand that the city invest in youth jobs, violence prevention, mental health resources - to put people first before big corporations. With cuts coming down from the federal government and our families getting squeezed in every aspect of life, it's more important than ever for our leaders to step up and lead! The Triibe does a great job here of spelling out exactly what's at stake and what our coalition is demanding - read all about it here.

The People’s Unity Platform says its FY2027 demands are rooted in years of listening sessions, door-knocking and organizing around what Black and brown working-class communities need from City Hall.

Big events happening in the fight for renters' rights in Chicago! You may have heard the alert that PRO would be voted o...
10/01/2026

Big events happening in the fight for renters' rights in Chicago! You may have heard the alert that PRO would be voted on this week - so what happened? The short answer is: we faced a close call this week, and now we've got two more weeks to fight like hell for what we want and need! Contact your alderperson now and tell them: reel in toxic junk fees, protect tenants from predatory landlords, stand up for tenants! Use the form at bit.ly/chicagorenters.

We've been organizing and working hard to win real renters' protections, and now city council has pushed forward the vot...
09/28/2026

We've been organizing and working hard to win real renters' protections, and now city council has pushed forward the vote on the two competing ordinances to TOMORROW, so it's time for a final moment of action. Join us to pack city hall for a pre-vote rally at 8:30am tomorrow, Tues, Sep 29 (register at bit.ly/onsprovote). And if you live in Lakeview or Lincoln Park, your alderperson needs to hear from you TODAY. Bennett Lawson and Timmy Knudsen absolutely need to hear from their constituents before this historic vote, and know that protecting renters is important to them. CALL TODAY.

Two big campaigns for housing justice are in motion - the Protecting Renters Ordinance and Keep Chicago Housed. Whether ...
09/24/2026

Two big campaigns for housing justice are in motion - the Protecting Renters Ordinance and Keep Chicago Housed. Whether you're a longtime member of the housing team or brand new and looking to jump in, there's a role for you. Join us on Tuesday, October 6 for the next Housing Justice Team Meeting to get caught up on these campaigns and help plan next steps. Register at bit.ly/onshousingoct

ONE Northside leaders came out this morning to participate in the People’s Unity Platform re-launch for our demands in t...
09/23/2026

ONE Northside leaders came out this morning to participate in the People’s Unity Platform re-launch for our demands in the 2027 Chicago city budget. With our allies in PUP, we are demanding that City Council passes a budget that reflects the values of working-class Chicagoans, with a focus on childcare, youth job expansion, housing and homelessness, and prioritizing protection in the face of cuts and the continued rising cost of living.

Want to learn more and get involved? Join our Budgets and Revenue team meeting tonight, 9/23 - register at bit.ly/revenuesep

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Chicago, IL
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