Good News Partners

What Good News Partners does

Good News Partners is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 1600 West Jonquil Terrace in Chicago, Illinois, that provides emergency, transitional, and permanent affordable housing for families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Founded in 1976 by Bud Ogle in Chicago's Rogers Park community, the organization operates a housing continuum comprising three core programs: New Life Interim Housing (a 36-bed emergency shelter for women, children, and families with stays up to 120 days), the Jonquil Hotel (single-room occupancy transitional housing), and the Affordable Housing Continuum (permanent rental apartments priced 15-30% below market rates). It also maintains a portfolio of cooperative and affordable rental properties including Phoenix Coop, Esperanza Latina Coop, Fargo, and Lloyd, having rehabbed hundreds of housing units since purchasing the Jonquil Hotel in 1980.

The organization's revenue model combines three streams: individual donations (monthly recurring tiers of $20, $50, and $100 tied to specific impact levels), foundation and institutional grants (Pierce Family Foundation, Helen and Joe Foundation, Aetna Better Health of Illinois, City of Chicago Department of Family Support Services), and below-market rental income from the housing portfolio. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery runs through on-site operations at physical properties, phone-based eligibility screening, and integration with Chicago's 311 emergency housing intake system. The organization bundles housing with case management, job training referrals (including UR Chicago), savings plan support, and life skills programs.

Operationally, Good News Partners sits within a 30+ partner ecosystem spanning church partners (Willow Creek, First Presbyterian Evanston, Evanston Vineyard), food security providers (Greater Chicago Food Depository), major anti-poverty organizations (Heartland Alliance), academic institutions (Northwestern University, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary), and government (City of Chicago DFSS). In 2018 the organization housed 390 people (88 families, including 287 children) at New Life, delivered 10,277 beds and 16,227 meals, engaged 200 volunteers, and increased families served by 15% year-over-year. Staff size is reported in the 11-50 range, and the organization is governed by a Board of Directors with active committees supporting fundraising, development, property management, and program operations.

Name

Good News Partners

Legal name

Good News Partners

Website

https://goodnewspartners.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Good News Partners is a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent affordable housing for families and individuals experiencing homelessness in the Rogers Park community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Emergency shelter services
• Transitional housing programs
• Affordable rental housing
• Homelessness support services
• Nonprofit housing organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donors contribute monthly or one-time gifts to support emergency, transitional, and permanent housing operations. The organization runs a monthly giving community ('a group committed to the fight against housing insecurity'). Monthly giving tiers range from $20 to $100 per month, each tied to specific impact levels for families in need.
2. Foundation and Institutional Grants: Funders and foundations including Pierce Family Foundation, Helen and Joe Foundation, Aetna Better Health of Illinois, and others provide grant funding to support housing programs, case management, and operational costs.
3. Rental Income: The organization operates an affordable housing portfolio including single-room occupancy (SRO), transitional, and permanent affordable rental units. Residents pay rent at below-market rates (15-30% below current market rates) providing partial revenue offset to operational costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Good News Partners operates a housing continuum for families and individuals experiencing homelessness in Chicago's Rogers Park community, providing emergency shelter at New Life Interim Housing (36-bed, up to 120 days), transitional Single Room Occupancy housing at the Jonquil Hotel, and permanent affordable rental housing at 15-30% below market rates. The organization supplements housing with case management, job training referrals, and life-skills support to help residents transition to independent living.

Product overview

Good News Partners is a nonprofit housing organization offering a continuum of housing programs for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Chicago. The organization operates three main housing programs: New Life Interim Housing (a 36-bed emergency shelter serving women, children, and families for up to 120 days), The Jonquil Hotel (a single-room occupancy transitional housing facility), and the Affordable Housing Continuum (permanent affordable rental housing with 1-3 bedroom apartments at below-market rates). The organization also maintains a portfolio of cooperative housing properties including Phoenix Coop, Esperanza Latina Coop, Fargo, and Lloyd.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• New Life Interim Housing: A 36-bed shelter providing safe, warm environment for women, children, and families for up to 120 days.
• Jonquil Hotel
• Affordable Housing Continuum

Products and services

• New Life Interim Housing

Quantifiable outcome

• 390 people (88 families) housed in one year at New Life Shelter
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• A Restoration ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner providing spiritual support, volunteer engagement, and community connection for Good News Partners and its residents.
• Willow Creek ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner supporting the mission of ending homelessness through volunteer engagement and community outreach.
• First Presbyterian Church of EvanstoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey church partner and host of the Annual Dinner event. Provides volunteer support and community connection for Good News Partners residents.
• Winnetka Presbyterian ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner providing volunteer support and community engagement for the Good News Partners housing programs.
• Winnetka Congregational ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner supporting Good News Partners through volunteer engagement and community outreach.
• Evanston Vineyard Church (The Table)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts community dinners at the Jonquil Hotel and New Life shelter, providing free community meals for residents. Sponsors community BBQ events.
• Village Church of NorthbrookminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner providing volunteer and community support for Good News Partners programs.
• Glenview Community ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner supporting Good News Partners through community engagement and volunteer programs.
• Sherman United Methodist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner providing volunteer and community support for housing programs.
• Second Baptist Church of EvanstonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner supporting Good News Partners mission through community engagement.
• Christ Church, WinnetkaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner providing community and volunteer support for Good News Partners.
• Greater Chicago Food DepositorycoreOthersFood bank providing food resources and meal support for shelter residents at New Life Interim Housing and community meals.
• Spring Tree CounselingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides counseling services to residents as part of the holistic support ecosystem for families transitioning out of homelessness.
• Garrett-Evangelical Theological SeminaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic theological partner providing student volunteers and potential future staff pipeline for the organization.
• Develop + Innovate for Social ChangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial impact organization partnering on community development and innovation initiatives.
• Gale Community AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school partnership providing educational engagement and youth programs for children of residents.
• The Volunteer CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer coordination partner helping connect community volunteers with Good News Partners service opportunities.
• Heartland AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor national anti-poverty organization providing advocacy, services, and resources supporting Good News Partners' mission.
• Chicago HOPES for KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides educational support services for children experiencing homelessness, complementing Good News Partners housing services.
• Northwestern UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution providing student volunteers, research support, and community engagement for Good News Partners programs.
• NOH TogetherminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing and homelessness-focused collaborative working to end homelessness in the Chicago region.
• Humanity ReliefminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian relief organization providing support services for residents in need.
• Robert B. Phillips & AssociatesminorOthersLaw firm providing legal resources and referrals for residents navigating housing, immigration, and other legal matters.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Chicago Coalition for the Homeless: Chicago advocacy and direct-service nonprofit addressing homelessness through policy work and supportive services. Comparable target population and Chicago focus; complementary rather than directly overlapping service delivery.

Direct peers

• La Casa Norte: Chicago-based nonprofit serving homeless youth and families with emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services. Directly comparable on target population (homeless families in Chicago) and continuum-of-care model.
• North Side Housing and Supportive Services (NSHSS): Chicago nonprofit on the North Side focused on preventing and ending homelessness for individuals and families. Highly comparable geography (Chicago North Side, near Rogers Park) and target population.
• Featherfist: Chicago-based homeless services nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing. Comparable continuum-of-care services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Chicago.
• Deborah's Place: Chicago nonprofit providing housing, shelter, and supportive services for women experiencing homelessness. Operates a similar shelter-to-permanent housing continuum in Chicago and is a direct functional peer in the same service area.
• A Safe Haven: Chicago-based nonprofit operating a continuum of housing and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Direct functional peer with a similar shelter-to-permanent housing model.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army Chicago Metropolitan Division: Faith-based social services organization operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, and case management in Chicago. Comparable as a large established provider of emergency and transitional housing with similar donation-driven model.
• Heartland Alliance: Major national anti-poverty organization operating in Chicago that provides housing, healthcare, legal aid, and economic security services. Directly comparable as a Chicago-based homelessness and housing services nonprofit; Good News Partners lists Heartland Alliance as a core partner.
• Catholic Charities of Chicago: Large faith-based social services agency running emergency shelters, transitional housing, and case management across the Chicago region. Comparable on serving homeless families with a continuum of housing and supportive services.

Regional players

• Thresholds: Chicago-based nonprofit providing housing, mental health, and case management services to people with mental health and substance use needs. Comparable on housing-plus-supportive-services model for vulnerable populations in the same region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gnpchicago
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/goodnewspartners

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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