St. Ailbe Faith Apartments

St. Ailbe Faith Apartments is a senior citizen housing facility located on the south side of Chicago. St. Ailbe Faith Apartments consist of 77 one-bedroom units with three adjoining wings which are serviced by two elevators. Each unit is equipped with a medical emergency alarm system which is monitored 24-hours/day. Community space consists of a library, laundry facilities, mailboxes, offices, a community room with a kitchen and public restrooms. An Adult Day Care Center, the Renaissance Center, occupy the east wing on the first floor of the building. The Center has meeting rooms, offices, a warming kitchen, a dining room and garden area. St. Ailbe Faith Apartments is sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and is financed under the Section 202 PRAC program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The facility is operated by the housing division of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

St. Ailbe Faith Apartments is specially designed for senior citizens who meet the following requirements:

Households of which the head or the spouse is at least 62 years of age or older.

All residents must be able to care for themselves.

Maximum household size: one bedroom unit – 2 persons

Certification of Preference Status:

Currently with no means of housing.

Currently residing in substandard housing (includes currently homeless).

Currently paying more than 50% of income for housing (rent and utilities not including telephone).