Lakeside CDC is a nonprofit housing and community development organization located on Chicago's far north side. Our mission is to preserve affordable housing opportunities in Chicago through education, advocacy and development. Lakeside is a HUD-certified housing counseling agency (certified in home buyer education methods by Neighbor Works America). Our services include: - Free counseling for renters, locate apartments, dealing with tenant/landlord issues, and managing credit or budget issues. - Free group and one-on-one services to help first time home buyers prepare for ownership. - Free counseling for persons who own homes, including owners seeking to avoid mortgage default or foreclosure and seniors seeking reverse mortgages. - Comprehensive training to condominium buyers and owners, as well as newly formed or existing condominium associations. To stay informed of our events, news, or to become involved visit our website at www.lakesidecdc.org Help us meet our fundraising goal for 2013, the funds raised will support our operational expenses.