What The Resurrection Project does

The Resurrection Project (TRP) is a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development organization founded in 1990 by faith-based organizers in the Pilsen neighborhood. Its mission is to build community and champion justice so that immigrants and families have the power to shape their future. Across 35 years of operation, TRP has developed 864 affordable housing units, created 278,000+ square feet of community facilities, and reports $1.05 billion in cumulative community wealth created or preserved.

TRP operates three integrated service lines. First, affordable housing development, preservation, and property management across a portfolio that includes Casa Maravilla (73 senior units), Casa Morelos (45 units), Casa Durango (53 units), Casa Yucatán (98 units under construction), Casa Nayarit, Casa Veracruz (155-unit rehab), Casa Queretaro, Casa Colima, Casa Heritage, Casa Del Sol, and TRP Apartments — rentals tier from roughly $350/month studios to $900/month two-bedrooms. Second, a HUD-certified financial wellness and homeownership pathway that administers the $21 million HomeGrown Grant Program, providing up to $70,000 per household in down payment and closing cost assistance, with lending originated through TRP Lending LLC (NMLS# 1434425). Third, DOJ-recognized immigration legal services, including the Colibrí Fellowship, which expanded into multiple states following a 2024 Clinton Global Initiative Commitment.

The revenue model is a multi-stream nonprofit structure combining (a) rental income and property management fees from the affordable housing portfolio, (b) pass-through and program-administration revenue from government and foundation grants (City of Chicago Department of Housing, JPMorgan Chase $7.2M AdvancingCities award, Archdiocese of Chicago $500K, Bank of America Neighborhood Builders), (c) corporate and individual donations (Classy.org online giving, $775K raised at the 35th anniversary gala in October 2025), and (d) lending fees via TRP Lending LLC. Go-to-market is direct, bilingual (English/Spanish) community engagement through Pilsen-located offices at 1818 S. Paulina St., a network of housing properties, online application portals, and partner referrals through NALCAB, UnidosUS, LISC Chicago, and Chicago Commons. TRP has 101–250 employees and is led by Co-Founder and CEO Raul I. Raymundo.

Name

The Resurrection Project

Legal name

The Resurrection Project

Website

https://resurrectionproject.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Resurrection Project is a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1990, that develops and manages 864 affordable housing units, administers a $21M City of Chicago down payment assistance program, and delivers DOJ-recognized immigration legal services to immigrant and working-family communities across Chicago.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development & Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services to Buildings and Dwellings (5617)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing / Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Mortgage Origination (FSALAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Rental & Multifamily Housing Finance Programs (LIHTC/Tax Credits/Subsidized Loans) (FSALAKAF), Down Payment Assistance (DPA) & Homebuyer Subsidy Programs (FSALAKAE), Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Programs (FSALAKAO), Independent Living Community Development & Construction (Senior Housing Developers) (HLADAAAH), Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

Keywords

• Affordable housing development
• Immigration legal services
• Homeownership assistance
• Financial wellness counseling
• Community development nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Affordable Housing Development: Development and management of affordable rental housing units. Properties include Casa Maravilla (73 units, $20 million project), Casa Morelos (45 units), Casa Durango (53 units), Casa Yucatán (98 units), Casa Nayarit, Casa Veracruz (155 units rehab), Casa Queretaro, Casa Colima, and TRP Apartments. Income comes from rental revenue, development fees, and property management services.
2. Homeownership Assistance Programs: Administering the HomeGrown Grant Program — a $21 million citywide purchase assistance program funded by the City of Chicago providing down payment and closing cost assistance up to $70,000 per eligible household. TRP Lending LLC originates loans.
3. Immigration Legal Services: Provides immigration legal aid, DOJ-recognized accreditation program, and immigration application assistance. Operates the Colibrí Fellowship expanding legal services to additional states. Previously hosted centralized immigration application workshops serving nearly 3,500 recent arrivals.
4. Financial Wellness Programs: HUD-certified financial counseling, homeownership guidance, homebuyer education certificates, and financial education webinars. Revenue through program grants and service fees.
5. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises funds through donations, including a 35th anniversary gala that raised $775,000. Accepts donations via Classy.org platform.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Resurrection Project develops, owns, and manages affordable rental housing (864 units developed across the Casa portfolio and TRP Apartments), administers the HomeGrown Purchase Assistance Program offering up to $70,000 in down payment and closing cost grants to Chicago homebuyers, provides DOJ-accredited immigration legal services including citizenship, DACA, asylum, and work authorization assistance, and delivers HUD-certified financial wellness counseling and homebuyer education. Programs target low- and moderate-income immigrant and Latino families primarily in Chicago's Southwest side.

Product overview

The Resurrection Project (TRP) is a community organization offering a portfolio of services focused on affordable housing, financial wellness, immigration legal services, and leadership development. The core offerings include the Homegrown Purchase Assistance Program (up to $70,000 in grants for Chicago homebuyers), managed through TRP Lending LLC, and an extensive portfolio of affordable housing developments including Casa Yucatán, Casa Durango, Casa Maravilla, and TRP Apartments totaling 864 units developed. Additional services include the Colibrí Fellowship for immigration legal professionals, HUD-certified financial counseling, immigration legal aid, and civic engagement programs. TRP operates as a unified service organization rather than a technology platform, with all programs designed to serve immigrants and working families in Chicago.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HomeGrown Grant Program: A $21 million investment program providing up to $70,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible Chicago homebuyers.
• Colibrí Fellowship
• Casa Series
• TRP Lending, LLC

Products and services

• HomeGrown Purchase Assistance Program A citywide purchase assistance program administered by TRP Lending LLC (in partnership with Neighborhood Lending Services Inc.) that provides tiered grants of up to $70,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance to eligible Chicago homebuyers based on Area Median Income (80-150% AMI) and Zone A or Zone B location. Available to households purchasing a primary residence in the City of Chicago, first-come first-served.
• Affordable Housing Development & Management (Casa Portfolio & TRP Apartments) Development, ownership, and property management of affordable rental housing units ranging from studios to four-bedroom residences across multiple properties in Chicago's Pilsen and surrounding Southwest side neighborhoods. Targets low- to moderate-income families, seniors (55+), and individuals. Includes senior housing at Casa Maravilla (rents $350-$900/month, income-based), family housing at Casa Durango and Casa Yucatán, and other properties. The portfolio serves 850+ individuals annually.
• TRP Lending, LLC (Mortgage Lending Subsidiary) Mortgage lending subsidiary of The Resurrection Project located at 1818 S. Paulina St., Chicago, IL. Administers the HomeGrown Grant Program and originates purchase assistance loans for eligible Chicago homebuyers in partnership with Neighborhood Lending Services, Inc. Reachable at (312) 666-1323.
• Colibrí Fellowship A fellowship program that trains and supports future immigration legal professionals to expand access to immigration legal services. Announced as a Clinton Global Initiative 2024 Commitment to expand into multiple states, including through partnership with the International Institute of Wisconsin (Cecilia Ramirez, 2026 cohort).
• Financial Wellness Programs HUD-certified financial counseling, homeownership guidance, homebuyer education certificates, and financial education webinars covering topics such as COVID-19 resources, credit building, and savings. Targeted at low- and moderate-income individuals and families seeking pathways to financial stability and homeownership.
• Immigration Legal Services DOJ-accredited immigration legal aid for immigrants, including assistance with citizenship applications, DACA, work permits, asylum cases, and defense against deportation. Delivered by a network of accredited representatives and supplemented by centralized immigration application workshops.
• Leadership Development and Civic Engagement Programs Programs designed to develop community leaders and engage residents in civic activities to strengthen neighborhoods and advocate for housing justice, immigrant rights, and economic justice.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1.05 billion in cumulative community wealth created or preserved since 1990
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Chicago CommonscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Partnership with Chicago Commons for the 18th and Peoria development bringing 76 affordable apartments for families and a new early childhood education center in Pilsen. This partnership advances the Community Vision for the long-vacant lot.
• International Institute of WisconsincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2025Through the Colibrí Fellowship, TRP partners with the International Institute of Wisconsin to expand immigration legal services. Cecilia Ramirez, Legal Services Manager at the International Institute, is part of the 2026 fellowship cohort. The fellowship has expanded into multiple states beyond Illinois.
• Dominican UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 August 2023TRP and Dominican University partnered to reopen La Casa student dormitory at 1805 S. Paulina and 1815 S. Paulina in Pilsen as a city immersion campus for Dominican University. Dominican University — a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) since 2011 — will offer associate's degree, workforce development certificates, adult degree completion, and graduate programs. TRP will remain until Summer 2024, after which the six-story dormitory (capacity 100 students) returns to student housing use. A new TRP headquarters will be announced separately.
• NALCAB (National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders)coreOthersTRP is affiliated with NALCAB, a national network of Latino community development organizations. Listed as an affiliate on TRP's website.
• UnidosUScoreOthersTRP is affiliated with UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization. Listed as an affiliate on TRP's website.
• LISC ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTRP serves as co-chair of LISC Chicago's One Chicago for All initiative and has worked with LISC on neighborhood policy recommendations. LISC/Chicago organizes the annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards.
• Neighborhood Lending Services, Inc. (NLS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNLS serves as a co-administrator with TRP Lending LLC for the HomeGrown Grant Program, processing applications alongside TRP's own lending arm.
• Illinois Housing CouncilminorOthersTRP is a member of the Illinois Housing Council, scaling advocacy efforts and connecting with housing industry experts.
• Sinai Urban Health Institute (SUHI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUHI partnered with TRP and UI Health to provide mental health first aid training to TRP staff, including health navigator Mary Cruz Torres at Casa Maravilla senior residence.
• UI HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUI Health co-trained TRP health navigator staff with Sinai Urban Health Institute on mental health first aid for senior residents at Casa Maravilla.
• Alivio Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlivio Medical Center is co-located at Casa Maravilla senior housing development in Pilsen, providing integrated healthcare access for senior residents.
• United Power for Action and JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTRP is part of the Reclaiming Chicago coalition convened through United Power for Action and Justice, which won the third Chicago Prize ($10 million grant from Pritzker Traubert Foundation) to develop approximately 2,000 affordable homes across Chicago neighborhoods.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hispanic Housing Development Corporation: Chicago-based Latino CDC that develops and manages affordable rental housing and supportive services for low- and moderate-income families, mirroring TRP's housing + supportive services model in the same city.
• Erie Neighborhood House: Chicago-based Latino-serving community organization delivering housing assistance, education, immigration legal services, and financial literacy programs to a Pilsen-adjacent population, with a highly overlapping integrated-services approach.
• Greater Southwest Development Corporation: Chicago Southwest-side CDC focused on affordable housing development, preservation, and community economic development, sharing TRP's geography on the Southwest side and similar LIHTC-funded development pipeline.
• Brighton Park Neighborhood Council: Chicago Southwest-side community organization providing housing counseling, financial wellness, immigration services, and community organizing to immigrant families - directly comparable service mix and demographics in an adjacent neighborhood.
• Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation: Chicago-based affordable housing developer and community builder operating in West Town/Humboldt Park, with a portfolio of affordable rental units and integrated community programs comparable in scale to TRP.
• Chicago Commons: Chicago nonprofit partner on TRP's 18th and Peoria affordable family housing + early childhood education development; operates its own affordable housing, family services, and senior programs as a direct co-developer peer.

Broad incumbents

• Enterprise Community Partners: National affordable housing CDFI and developer with advisory and capital programs for CDCs; a broader incumbent offering overlapping affordable housing plus capability services at significant scale.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National community development intermediary and parent of LISC Chicago (where TRP serves as co-chair of the One Chicago for All initiative), offering capital, capacity, and policy support to CDCs at much greater scale.
• Habitat for Humanity Chicago: Chicago affiliate of national affordable homeownership developer with DPA programs, homebuyer education, and counseling that directly overlaps with TRP's HomeGrown and financial wellness offerings.
• Hispanic Federation: National Latino-focused nonprofit providing grants, capacity-building, and advocacy to Latino-serving CDCs; broader geographic and programmatic reach than TRP but aligned mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-resurrection-project

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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