South Shore Chamber Community Development Corporation

Founded in 1999, the South Shore Community Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization that increases economic opportunities for local entrepreneurship, reduces the commercial property vacancy rate, and creates wealth-building strategies for residents of the South Shore community of Chicago. It is committed to assessing the redevelopment potential of vacant lots and underutilized properties, whether publicly or privately owned. This award for general operations facilitates the organization’s community economic development activities in South Shore.