BCDI Chicago Competitors

The nonprofit Urban Institute is dedicated to elevating the debate on social and economic policy. For nearly five decades, Urban scholars have conducted research and offered evidence-based solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities across a rapidly urbanizing world. Their objective research helps expand opportunities for all, reduce hardship among the most vulnerable, and strengthen the effectiveness of the public sector.

CHA’s vision is to foster strong, vibrant communities throughout Chicago by increasing affordable housing choices for low-income families. CHA is also the largest rental housing owner in the City of Chicago. We serve more than 135,000 people in 65,000 households across the city through our Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Project-Based Voucher (PBV) programs. For more information, visit www.thecha.org

The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank, believes a healthy community starts with food. We are at the center of a network of more than 800 partner organizations and programs – food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, mobile distributions and other partners – working to bring food, dignity and hope to our neighbors across Chicago and Cook County. The Food Depository addresses the root causes of hunger with job training, advocacy and other innovative solutions. We are a proud member of Feeding America – the national network of food banks. By working to help those most in need go from hungry to hopeful, we truly become a Greater Chicago. Learn more at chicagosfoodbank.org