2212 Washington Gets a Makeover

Photo source: Evanstonnow.com (used with permission) Our renovation work is almost completed. Thanks to the charitable contributions of Citizens' Lighthouse Community Land Trust members and donors, the home is being made more energy-efficient. It is also being thoroughly improved so that no wear from the last 50 years of use remains. The home's systems have been completely renewed, including plumbing, wiring, and heating. The bathroom and kitchen have been totally renewed down to the studs. Every fixture and appliance, save the recent range, is new. This house represents an outstanding opportunity for a young family to begin the home ownership experience without worry about unforeseen problems related to prior wear and poor maintenance. Our recent open house allowed a preview during construction. Despite a cold spell and snow storm, many interested persons and neighbors visited. We will schedule a conventional open house once renovations are completed... that is, if the home is not already sold!  Sadly, during construction, we evicted the squirrels nesting in the walls. But we wanted to make sure that the family moving in will feel right at home and can focus on enjoying life in their new neighborhood.  Applications from potential buyers are welcomed. All interested persons are encouraged to send an inquiry to office@citizenslighthouse.org.

Second Annual Meeting Held May 18, 2008

We recently conducted our second annual meeting. It was conducted at the Levy Center, 300 Dodge Avenue in Evanston between 2:00pm and 4:00pm. Susannah Levine of Business and Professional People for the Public Interest was the featured speaker. Mary Ellen Tamasy of Housing Opportunity Development Corporation served as moderator.

At the meeting, our newest board members were introduced and elected. They are Dee Robinson, Ken Wicks, Richard Mosley, Jr. and John Leonard.

If you would like information about our organization, please contact us at office@citizenslighthouse.org. Membership is open to all those who support affordable housing options.

We hope you will join our efforts to provide permanently affordable housing opportunities for those who live and work in Evanston. Please join us.

Remember that completion of a government-approved homebuyer counseling program is a requirement for all applicants. Feel free to contact Housing Opportunity Development Corporation, CEDA Neighbors at Work or Rogers Park Community Development Corporation directly to schedule a session.

See our attached flyer (en español) with additional information, including contact information for homebuyers training organizations. Interested persons can view the house by appointment. Please contact us at office@citizenslighthouse.org for additional information.

office@citizenslighthouse.org

CLCLT
P.O. Box 1046
Evanston, IL 60204 - 1046

Fair Housing Act: Fair housing is a right protected by law. The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of race or color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.  The Citizens Lighthouse Community Land Trust practices fair housing and does not discriminate on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.