Company Market Research Report
Company Overview
Name: La Casa Norte
Mission: La Casa Norte's mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness by providing access to stable housing and delivering comprehensive services that act as a catalyst to transform lives and communities.
Founded: No information is available on when the company was founded and by whom.
Key People:
- Jose M. Muñoz, Executive Director
- Luz Cortez, Community Assistance Program Manager
- Danielle Dixon, Solid Ground Program Manager
- Roy Higgs, Casa Corazón Program Manager
- Angela Hoeflich, Director of Finance
- Keelie Johnson, Senior Director of Resource Development
- Madison Potts, Education & Workforce Development Manager
- Melanie Rockoff, Grants and Communications Manager
- Adrian Rosales, Facilities Manager
- Perla Santoyo, Special Events and Donor Relations Manager
- Angelina Sidney, Director of Facilities and Asset Management
- Karla Soriano, Senior Director of Programs
- Jonah Storr, Housing Program Manager
Headquarters: 3533 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
Number of Employees: No information is available.
Revenue: No information is available.
Known For: La Casa Norte is known for serving youth and families experiencing homelessness and providing comprehensive support and housing services.
Products
Services Offered:
1. Emergency Shelters: Provide shelters for individuals aged 18-24 with a focus on all genders. Locations include Logan Square with specific shelters for young pregnant or parenting moms offering private rooms.
2. Transitional Housing: Includes the Solid Ground program for male-identifying individuals aged 18-21, which can last up to 2 years and placements are made via the Coordinated Entry System.
3. Rapid Re-Housing: Available citywide for individuals aged 18-30 with an HIV/AIDS diagnosis, offering up to 2 years of support in scattered-site apartments.
4. Permanent Supportive Housing: Focuses on all ages with a special place emphasis on youth aged 18-24, offering scattered-site city apartments for permanent and supportive stability.
5. Health, Nutrition, & Community Outreach: In partnership with Nourishing Hope, La Casa Norte provides food pantries and health services, especially at their El Mercadito location and via the Howard Brown Health Clinic.
Recent Developments
Recent Developments & New Initiatives:
- La Casa Norte in partnership with Chicago’s departments plans to open new non-congregate shelters to address youth homelessness.
- The organization has been actively involved in community efforts to transition existing shelters to more independent living models.
- Collaboration with various agencies for the support for Chicago’s Latinx communities and initiatives to combat health inequities.
New Products Launched: No specific new products launched noted.
New Features Added to Existing Products:
- Enhanced community outreach and support services through the Public Health Ambassadors Youth Impact program.
- Expanded support and services for individuals with HIV/AIDS in the re-housing program.
New Partnerships:
- Partnership with Nourishing Hope to operate El Mercadito Food Pantry which serves fresh and nutritious groceries to a predominantly Latino population in Humboldt Park.
- Participation in the Zillow employee grant program for fair housing and ending homelessness, securing a $10,000 grant for their services.
Media Mentions:
- Featured in multiple media outlets discussing issues related to homelessness, housing inequalities, and their innovative solutions and initiatives addressing these.
Through innovative programs and community partnerships, La Casa Norte continues to support homeless youth and families, advocating for equitable housing solutions and providing necessary support services. It stands as a key player in addressing homelessness and fostering stable communities in Chicago.
