The TRC difference

Organizational profile

The Renaissance Collaborative is a non-profit devoted to addressing the housing needs of low- and moderate-income residents in Chicago’s near- and mid-south communities.

The centerpiece of TRC’s work is The Renaissance Apartments and Fitness for Life Center, a 101-unit single room occupancy (SRO) living center with supportive services.

The Renaissance Apartments and Fitness for Life Center resides in a historic building that was once home to the Wabash YMCA. The Wabash Y was the hub of Black civic and social activity in the early 1900s. As Blacks migrated from the South to the North, the Wabash Y was the orientation center for new African American arrivals seeking a better way of life.

Today, The Renaissance Apartments and Life Center continues to help people improve and rebuild their lives. The facility offers health and wellness, continued recovery support, nutrition, mental and physical health services; employment education and training; job readiness, employment referrals and retention services as well as life management training.

TRC Delivers

Formed in 1992 through the collaboration of four ecumenical churches, The Renaissance Collaborative remains committed to serving people who need affordable housing to help move forward in their lives. In 2008, TRC plans to break ground on the first phase of its Senior Village, which will house grandparents who are raising grandchildren. We have a history of success and innovation:

In 2006, TRC was granted the only and largest award for a senior building in Illinois;
In 2004, TRC brought the first IDA program to the Chicagoland area for our residents;
In 2000, TRC opened The Renaissance Apartments and Fitness for Life Center, 101-unit supportive permanent housing facility.


		Upcoming Events The 9th Annual Gala will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2008 from 6pm to 9pm at Room 43. Click here for the invitation. Click here to be added to our event mailing list.

Annual Friendraiser
Our 7th Annual Friend-Raiser breakfast on February 29, 2008 discussed the fast growing trend of seniors raising dependents. Visit our events page to read more and see pictures from the event.

Our 2006 Sponsors

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