One Roof Chicago

What One Roof Chicago does

One Roof Chicago (ORC) is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization founded to create LGBTQ+-centered intergenerational communities on the city's South Side. The organization targets three beneficiary groups: LGBTQ+ seniors needing affirming housing and eldercare, older adults living with HIV, and LGBTQ+ young adults experiencing housing insecurity. ORC plans to develop up to 100 units of affordable housing through a five-story residential building featuring communal kitchens, lounge areas, and computer labs, with Full Circle Communities serving as its core development partner.

The organization operates through three core service pillars: Affirming Housing & Community Spaces, the Bridge Project CNA Program (a tuition-free workforce development pathway for ages 18-24 into healthcare careers), and Social Connection Programs linking older and younger LGBTQ+ adults. The Bridge Project is delivered in collaboration with Malcolm X College (community health worker coursework), CARA Collective (4-week personal and professional development training), and Friend Health (internship and paid apprenticeship placement), offering CNA certification, mental health and financial support, and job placement assistance.

ORC is a pre-development nonprofit with approximately 5 staff members and a volunteer board of directors of 13+ members, including Executive Director Jim Harvey and Co-Chairs Kim Massenburg, Ph.D. and Shelton Watson. Revenue is derived from individual donations via Donorbox and prospective grant funding; the organization has set a $1.25M fundraising target to cover pre-development legal, architectural, and technical fees as well as Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) applications. The go-to-market motion is community-led, leveraging the Under One Roof newsletter, Instagram/Facebook/LinkedIn presence, and recurring events (Winter Friendraiser, Raise One Roof Mixers) to engage donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries. No operating units have been delivered to date; the organization remains in capital-raising and pre-development phase.

Name

One Roof Chicago

Legal name

One Roof Chicago

Website

https://oneroofchicago.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

One Roof Chicago is a Chicago-based nonprofit building LGBTQ+-centered intergenerational affordable housing on the city's South Side, serving LGBTQ+ seniors, older adults living with HIV, and young adults experiencing housing insecurity through housing development, workforce training, and community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing and Community Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Active Adult (55+) Independent Living Communities (HLADAAAD), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Affordable housing development
• Workforce development programs
• Community health worker training
• Nonprofit housing services
• LGBTQ+ senior care

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One Roof Chicago relies on individual donations to fund their pre-development activities. The organization uses Donorbox for online donations and appeals to supporters to 'bring our vision to life' and 'build our dream, one brick at a time.'
2. Grant Funding: As a nonprofit focused on affordable housing and workforce development, the organization likely pursues grant funding from government agencies, foundations, and charitable organizations. They mention the need to raise $1.25M for pre-development legal, architectural, and technical fees, as well as Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

One Roof Chicago develops LGBTQ+-centered intergenerational affordable housing (planned five-story building with up to 100 units on Chicago's South Side) and operates the Bridge Project CNA Program, a tuition-free workforce development training pathway for young adults ages 18-24 entering healthcare careers. The organization also facilitates social connection programs linking LGBTQ+ older adults with young adults for mutual mentorship and community building.

Product overview

One Roof Chicago (ORC) operates as a non-profit organization focused on building LGBTQ+-centered intergenerational communities through three core service pillars: Affirming Housing & Community Spaces, Workforce Development (via the Bridge Project CNA Program), and Social Connection Programs. The organization is planning a five-story residential building with housing units, community spaces, kitchens, lounges, and computer labs. ORC also publishes the 'Under One Roof' community digest newsletter to keep stakeholders informed about project developments and community news.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bridge Project CNA Program: Community health worker certificate program providing tuition-free training, mental health support, financial support, and job placement assistance for young adults ages 18-24 to enter healthcare professions through the Certified Nursing Assistant Pathway.
• Under One Roof

Products and services

• Affirming Housing & Community Spaces
• Bridge Project CNA Program
• Social Connection Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 100 units of affordable housing for LGBTQ+ older and younger adults
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Full Circle CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull Circle Communities is One Roof Chicago's development partner for the housing project. They are a Chicago-based nonprofit with a pathbreaking model providing 75% of their economics to the provision of services for residents. Full Circle owns more than 1,100 units in three states, with another 1,000 approved or under construction. Their goal is to make housing a firm foundation for life. This is a strategic partnership for the core housing development initiative.
• CARA CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Bridge Project CNA Program, providing the 4-week personal and professional development training component of the community health worker certificate program.
• Malcolm X CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing the 2 to 3 semester community health worker program component of the Bridge Project CNA Program. This partnership enables the workforce development pathway for young adults ages 18-24.
• Friend HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare institution providing internship opportunities for Bridge Project CNA Program participants. Offers opportunity for paid apprenticeship upon completion of the program.
• Howard Brown HealthminorOthersHoward Brown Health is mentioned as the organization where board member Ella J. Jasso is affiliated. Howard Brown Health is a Chicago-based healthcare organization serving the LGBTQ+ community, which aligns with ORC's mission.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cara Collective: Chicago-based nonprofit providing workforce development, including to individuals facing barriers to employment. Directly comparable because it is a current ORC partner delivering the 4-week personal/professional development component of the Bridge Project CNA Program and shares the same mission overlap (employment pathways for disadvantaged populations).
• Chicago House and Social Service Agency: Chicago-based nonprofit providing housing, health, and employment services primarily to people affected by HIV/AIDS and the LGBTQ+ community. Comparable in geography, beneficiary overlap (LGBTQ+ adults, those living with HIV), and integrated housing-plus-services model.
• GRIOT Circle: NYC-based nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ older adults of color with case management, housing assistance, and social programs. Directly comparable in mission (LGBTQ+ senior services), programming mix (social connection, housing support), and racial-justice framing.
• Full Circle Communities: Chicago-based affordable housing developer and ORC's co-development partner. Directly comparable as a nonprofit affordable housing developer with a service-intensive model (75% of economics to resident services) and a comparable unit pipeline (1,100+ owned, 1,000+ in development).
• SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders): National nonprofit dedicated to advocacy and services for LGBTQ+ older adults. Directly comparable because it is the leading US operator focused on the same demographic (LGBTQ+ seniors), offering housing referrals, aging services, and cultural competency training — overlapping ORC's LGBTQ+ senior mission.

Broad incumbents

• Heartland Alliance: Chicago-based anti-poverty nonprofit operating housing, healthcare, and workforce programs for people facing poverty and discrimination. Comparable as a large, established Chicago human-services nonprofit with a housing-development portfolio and supportive services model that mirrors ORC's three-pillar approach.
• Howard Brown Health: Large Chicago-based LGBTQ+ healthcare organization with overlapping board and community ties to ORC. Comparable as a mission-aligned LGBTQ+ services incumbent with broader scope (primary care, research, multiple sites) and a longer operating history that ORC can leverage for referrals and partnerships.
• Los Angeles LGBT Center: One of the largest LGBTQ+ community organizations in the world, operating affordable housing for LGBTQ+ seniors (e.g., Triangle Square) along with youth housing, health, and workforce programs. Comparable as a multi-service LGBTQ+ organization with both housing for seniors and youth and a workforce development portfolio similar to ORC's three pillars.

Regional players

• Thresholds: Chicago-based nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, and employment services to individuals with mental health and substance use needs. Comparable in its integration of supportive housing with workforce development, and in operating housing specifically targeted to vulnerable populations in Chicago.

Emerging players

• The Care Plan: Smaller mission-aligned organization (affiliated with an ORC board member) operating in the aging-in-place space. Comparable because of its focus on supporting older adults with personalized care planning, overlapping ORC's 'flexible model of care as residents' needs change' value proposition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/oneroofchicago
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/one-roof-chicago
• Instagraminstagram.com/one_roof_chicago

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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