Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to revitalizing neighborhoods and preserving affordable rental apartments in the Chicago area. Since 2008, POAH has built and renovated over 2,000 homes in mixed-income buildings, with a focus on creating sustainable and inclusive communities. Their work has been instrumental in the revitalization of the historic Woodlawn community, thanks to a $30 million grant from the HUD Choice Neighborhoods Initiative.
Through a combination of new construction and renovation, POAH fosters community collaboration and partner-driven growth, creating mixed-income, mixed-use developments. Their mission is to provide sustainable affordable housing options for low-to-moderate income individuals and families, while also reclaiming the proud histories of cultural, educational, and social contributions that these neighborhoods have made to the City of Chicago.
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