Bickerdike is a member-based, non-profit community development corporation dedicated to the redevelopment of communities on the northwest side of Chicago. With a commitment to the benefit of low and moderate-income families, they have been working for 55 years to ensure that the community controls its destiny. Bickerdike manages a portfolio of 1,194 units of quality, affordable housing, ranging from single room occupancy studios to co-op units and townhouse apartments.

Their properties bring new life to areas of Chicago that have been neglected, facing foreclosure and abandonment. They have invested over $600 million to construct or rehabilitate 2,267 affordable rental and for-sale properties, providing high-quality housing for over 3,000 residents. Recognizing the importance of economic development, Bickerdike promotes job creation and preservation, and advocates for additional resources.

They strive to address housing instability and protect communities against gentrification and displacement. Stay up-to-date with Bickerdike's work by joining their newsletter and support their mission to foster community-inspired development