• A full-time worker in 2003 must earn $18.29 per hour to afford a two bedroom apartment in Chicago. (Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition).
• Between 1990 and 2000, Cook County gained 271,674 people, but lost 5,080 rental units (US 2000Census data)
• An estimated 60,000 people region-wide are on waiting lists for Section 8 vouchers to help subsidize their rent in the private market: an average of 3,500 vouchers become available each year (Source:Chicago Rehab Network Housing Facts)

Jesus commands us to love our neighbor as ourselves – And to be the neighbor to all whom God loves.

Protestants for the Common Good works through education and advocacy, to create healthy communities in which people of all races and economic classes live together in decent and affordable homes that are in proximity to their work, recreation, and worship.

• Principles for Promoting Affordable Housing (.PDF) Protestants for the Common Good bases its housing program on a set of principles reflecting the common teachings of the Christian tradition.
• Interfaith Open Communities People of faith coming together to promote fair and affordable housing in the Chicago metropolitan area. Co-sponsored by the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, Jewish Council on Urban Affairs and the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago.
• Housing Opportunities and Section 8 Vouchers Removing barriers to mobility and opportunity for tenants using Section 8 vouchers. Information on the Housing Opportunity Tax Abatement Act of 2003.
• Inclusionary Housing An innovative program adopted by many cities nationally, inclusionary housing requires affordability to be built into new housing developments. A campaign is under way to adopt Inclusionary Housing in Chicago.
• Welcoming Our Neighbor Linking congregations to families moving out of public housing in coordination with the Gautreaux II program administered by the Leadership Council for Metropolitan Open Communities.
• Legislative Update Pending legislation in Washington, Springfield and local government on issues in the Common Good Agenda.