Creating Opportunities

​We’re a catalyst for economic prosperity and community growth. It takes jobs to make communities work.

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Community development is more than laying bricks and mortar, it’s about creating opportunities for successful living. That’s why we hire from within the neighborhoods we work in. We also help students prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities by offering scholarships and educational programs through our community partners.

It’s all about making something of yourself

“I came to HHDC as an After School Matters intern in the summer of 2007. For six weeks, which is as long as the program lasts, I worked as an administrative assistant at the downtown corporate office. I enjoyed working in a corporate environment—and in real estate management. I also got a chance to show what I could do—to demonstrate my professionalism, hard work, and attention to detail.

When the summer internship program ended, my supervisors hired me as a part-time administrative assistant. I am happy to say I am now an Assistant Property Manager at Rev. Daniel Alvarez. I’m also enrolled at Wright College. It’s all about making something of yourself.”

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Elizabeth Solano

Chicago, IL

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Careers with HHDC

HHDC currently employs 276 people and often has employment opportunities to help manage and maintain our portfolio of properties.

Our for-profit general contractor, Tropic Construction, regularly hires local residents to help build its properties, and actively seeks relationships with Latino, African-American, and women-owned subcontractors.

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Educational Opportunities

We offer students internship and scholarship opportunities through our scholarship program. We offer residents assistance with finding, holding and improving job skills. We offer education assistance and personal development opportunities to employees.

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For Students

Roldán Scholarship Program – For Latino students is designed to give opportunities to students to obtain a graduate degree that combines academic and “hands on” experience in community development and real estate.

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For Residents

At several locations, we have open computer lab sessions that provide assistance with resumes, job searches and upgrading computer skills.

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For Employees

HHDC recognizes that the educational development of employees is important to its success, and encourages employees to engage in personal development activities. All full-time employees are eligible for preapproved education assistance, including degreed coursework.

Employees have engaged in a wide range of studies in areas including Property Management, Property Development, Construction, Human Resources, Architecture and Accounting/Finance. Many employees take advantage of courses offered by professional associations; others are enrolled in university degree programs. Contact us to learn more.

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Enriching Communities

We create a positive, goal-oriented culture that emphasizes work and success. A multi-lingual staff engages and assists residents to access community resources. We provide training and employment opportunities for our residents, neighbors, and other community development organizations.

Our Vision