LUCHA

10/15/2026

Fresh coats of paint, a new kids’ play area, and revitalized landscaping!🎨

Our friends at McDonald’s Corporation spent a day at our Borinquen Bella property rolling up their sleeves and putting their time and talents toward making our spaces brighter, more welcoming, and more reflective of the community we serve.

Their impact went far beyond a day of beautification. We’re so grateful for the care, creativity, and community spirit they brought with them! ❤️

Take a look at some of the highlights from their day—and read the full story on our blog at the link in the comments below!

10/09/2026

🏆 A big win for Encuentro Square!

At last week's AIA Chicago Designight, our largest affordable housing development yet received special recognition for excellence in design! We're honored to be leading with a bold, colorful vision of affordable housing in our city-- providing opportunity to the people who need it most, and welcoming them with beautiful, one-of-a-kind design.

Thank you to this year's jury for your kindness and support! 💛 And congrats to all the other winners on this awesome night 🥰

10/06/2026

Help shape a more equitable Chicago with LUCHA! We’re hiring a Real Estate Development Associate to help bring community-driven affordable housing projects to life—from concept and acquisition through construction and welcoming residents home.

We’re looking for someone with a background in real estate development, affordable housing, or a related field, along with a strong commitment to racial, economic, and housing justice. Experience with LIHTC, the City of Chicago’s housing programs, or bilingual English/Spanish skills is especially welcome!

This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Humboldt Park, with a salary of $60,000–$65,000 plus full benefits.

📅 For priority consideration, apply by October 12. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

📩 To apply, send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Project Associate position” in the subject line.

09/22/2026

🏡💻 Thinking about buying your first home? We got you! 💰✨

Join one of our FREE First Time Homebuyer workshops and learn everything you need to know—credit, mortgages, hidden costs, and how to avoid common mistakes. Unlock expert knowledge at a beginner's pace!

We offer monthly classes, both in-person and online. Sign up today and take the first step toward homeownership! 🔗 https://loom.ly/BBqqGK4

LUCHA - Latin United Community Housing Association

09/16/2026

Help us win a People's Choice Award for excellence in architecture & design! 🏆

Our groundbreaking affordable housing development, Encuentro Square, has been nominated for this year's Lerch Bates People's Choice Award at the 2026 AIA Chicago Designight! We've got some amazing competition this year, so every vote counts-- will you share your love for Encuentro before the deadline tonight?

Vote for Encuentro Square now before winners are celebrated at Designight 2026 on October 1! Congratulations and thank you to Canopy / Architecture + Design, LLC for their amazing vision at Encuentro!

Vote below:
https://loom.ly/sTlIMag

09/15/2026

We’re meeting tenants where they are at Encuentro Square! 💚 Our team is connecting residents with resources that can help lower utility costs, improve energy efficiency, and make their homes safer and more comfortable — while also sharing workforce development opportunities and handing out solar lamps. ☀️

We’re proud to bring these resources directly into the community and help our neighbors access programs that can make a real difference for their households.

09/09/2026

Paintin' party at the Humboldt Park Residence! 🎉🎨 There's always a fun way to hang out with your neighbors when you live with LUCHA-- we used the long weekend to show off our creative sides 🧑‍🎨

08/28/2026

A new chapter for LUCHA! 🏡✨

We’re thrilled to welcome Rosa Y. Ortiz, AICP, LEED AP, MUPP, as LUCHA’s new Co-Executive Director!

With more than 25 years of experience in urban planning, architecture, housing, real estate development, and community engagement, Rosa brings a powerful track record of building more equitable, connected communities across Chicago.

As LUCHA looks toward new opportunities to strengthen neighborhoods and expand housing stability, we’re excited for the vision, expertise, and community-centered leadership Rosa will bring to this next chapter.

Welcome to LUCHA, Rosa! ❤️

Read the full announcement at the link in our comments.

08/27/2026

We're so proud! 🥲🚂 LUCHA's own Christian Díaz is the first-ever openly q***r member of the Metra Board! This is a huge milestone for securing the needs of marginalized communities in our city. Go Christian!!!

Check out his interview with the Windy City Times at the link in the comments below 🔗🪁

08/24/2026

After more than nine years of service to LUCHA, we’re saying farewell—and a heartfelt thank you—to our former Co-Executive Director, Lincoln Stannard.

Since joining LUCHA in 2017, Lincoln has helped champion an era of growth and possibility for our organization and our community. From expanding access to affordable housing across Chicago's West Side to helping bring Encuentro Square to life—one of the largest and most impactful affordable housing developments in the neighborhood—his leadership has helped shape LUCHA’s continued commitment to building stronger, more resilient communities.

Throughout his time at LUCHA, Lincoln has remained deeply grounded in a simple but powerful belief: that affordable housing is about more than apartments. It’s about investing in families, creating opportunity, building community, and staying true to the principles of self-determination that brought LUCHA into existence.

As Lincoln put it: “It’s not about just the size and the numbers, but it’s about the depth of impact, and the commitment to long-term... we are part of the fabric of what makes this community resilient. I want LUCHA to be around forever."

We’re incredibly grateful for the years of vision, partnership, and dedication Lincoln has given to LUCHA. His impact will continue to be felt in the homes, families, and communities he helped make stronger.

Thank you, Lincoln, for helping LUCHA grow while always reminding us who we are—and who we’re here to serve. We wish you all the best in your next chapter! ❤️