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Affordable Housing for Veterans - Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Chicago - St. Leo Residence for Veterans

7750 South Emerald Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620

Eligibility

Residents must be at least 62 years old.

Hours

Mon 8:00am - 5:00pm Tue 8:00am - 5:00pm Wed 8:00am - 5:00pm Thu 8:00am - 5:00pm Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Applications may be obtained in person at the security desk of the property or via mail by calling their team directly. After initial occupancy, income will be recertified on an annual basis

Service area

Cook County, IL

Description

Catholic Charities offers two residential communities for Veterans in Cook County. Bishop Goedert Residence is an affordable senior housing property with 70 one-bedroom apartments located on the Veterans Affairs Hines Campus. St. Leo Residence is a permanent supportive housing program that consists of 141 furnished studio apartments.

Date of Last Formal Update

06/10/2025

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

Catholic Charities serves thousands of people daily, regardless of faith, race, gender or ethnicity. CCAC meets needs under Immediate Access and Basic Needs, Children, Youth, and Families, Seniors, and Affordable Housing.