Brinshore Development and Apna Ghar to Break Ground on Permanent Supportive Housing Community for Survivors of Gender-Based and Domestic Violence

CHICAGO, IL (October 27, 2026) – Brinshore Development, LLC and Apna Ghar, Inc. (Our Home), alongside public officials, community leaders, development partners, and supporters, will celebrate the groundbreaking of a transformative new permanent supportive housing development at 3959 N. Lincoln Avenue on Friday, October 30 at 1:00 p.m. The event takes place during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, underscoring the critical need for safe, stable housing and supportive services for survivors of gender-based and domestic violence.

The development will create 64 units of permanent supportive housing designed to provide survivors and their families with a foundation for healing, stability, and long-term independence. Through an innovative partnership between Brinshore Development and Apna Ghar, residents will have access to affordable housing paired with on-site supportive services delivered by an organization with more than 35 years of experience serving survivors of gender-based and domestic violence.

"The Department of Housing is proud to have contributed $11.4 million to this crucial project ensuring working class Chicagoans can continue to have a place on Chicago's north side, said Commissioner Castaneda. It is imperative that residents at this development have a resource as vital as Apna Ghar's services for survivors of gender-based violence in a building that is fully affordable."

"Domestic Violence Awareness Month serves as an important reminder that safety and stability begin with access to housing," said David Brint, Co-founding Principal at Brinshore Development. "We’re honored to make a meaningful investment in survivors and their families by creating a housing solution where individuals can rebuild their lives with dignity, support, and opportunity."

Located in Chicago's North Center Community Area, the development will adaptively reuse a 1920s bank building acquired from Fifth Third Bank while adding a new residential addition to the adjacent parcel. The former bank building will be repurposed as community and supportive services space, complemented by ground-floor retail that will activate the neighborhood and contribute to the vibrancy of this transit-served corridor.

"Apna Ghar is honored to partner with Brinshore on this first of its kind project for our area that will provide a powerful combination of housing, services, and neighborhood amenities, reflecting a comprehensive approach to supporting survivors of gender-based violence as they pursue long-term stability, said Neha Gill, Executive Director and CEO at Apna Ghar. "Residents will benefit from nearby transit, healthcare, jobs, education, childcare, and Apna Ghar’s main location. We thank the many partners who made this project possible."

The combination of housing, services, and neighborhood amenities reflects a comprehensive approach to supporting survivors as they pursue long-term stability. Residents will benefit from proximity to public transportation, employment opportunities, healthcare, educational resources, and community services.

“CHA is proud to support all 64 units at 3959 N. Lincoln through our Project-Based Voucher program, representing an investment of more than $70 million over the next 30 years. Projects like this are only possible when public agencies, developers, service providers, community organizations, and private partners come together around a shared commitment to affordable housing,” said Chicago Housing Authority Keith Pettigrew. “Neighborhoods like North Center need developments like 3959 N. Lincoln to ensure they remain accessible and preserve the character that makes them vibrant.”

All 64 homes will receive project-based rental assistance from the Chicago Housing Authority, ensuring long-term affordability for residents. The project was made possible through collaboration among numerous public and private partners committed to expanding supportive housing opportunities across Chicago.

"We have always believed that investments in affordable housing are about more than homes and apartments. When done right, they bring communities together, preserve history, and create new opportunities for families who need them most,” IHDA Executive Director Kristin Faust said. “And that is why we believe in this development. When complete, this community will be the foundation for a better future for the families and children who live here for decades to come. This is what is possible when public, private, and nonprofit partners work together to address real problems and real concerns of the residents we serve, and IHDA is proud to be a part of this work as we invest in hope and opportunity for everyone who calls Illinois home.

Financing Partners

• Illinois Housing Development Authority

• City of Chicago

• Chicago Housing Authority

• Capital One

• Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust

• Hudson Housing Capital LLC

• Clocktower Tax Credits LLC

• KeyBanc Capital Markets

• Zions Bancorporation

Development Partners and Supporters

• LDI Partners

• The Network

• Applegate & Thorne-Thomsen, P.C.

• LBBA Architects

• Leasing and Management

• Greater Illinois Title Company

• Alderman Matt Martin

• Design for Dignity  

• Berglund Construction

• Toro Construction Corp.

A special thank you to Fifth Third Bank who worked with us for many years until the development could proceed.  

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