The Miracle on Parkside: Before and After in Pictures
Murder Building
In a November 1988 article, The Chicago Tribune listed 22 violent crimes that had occurred in this building, located a block away from us, that year.
New Homes
Circle worked with a developer to build affordable single-family homes. Seven families now live where the murder building once stood.
Haven for Crime
This building was one of many abandoned apartment buildings on the block, encouraging illegal activity.
Faith Residences 1
Between this and a neighboring building (pictured below), CCDC restored 63 units of housing.
Another Abandoned Building
Faith Residences 2
Drug House
This building became a notorious drug house. We bought it from the city, cleaned it up and, with the assistance of skilled missionaries from Helps International Ministries, restored the facility.
Isaiah House
Isaiah House gets its name from Isaiah 58. a chapter in the Bible that calls true religion the practice of justice and mercy. Isaiah House is the home of Circle Family Care Medical, community care offices, and 13 apartment units for homeless families.