About Us
About Us

Established in May, 2008 the Southside Neighborhood Organization and its resdents
is a progressive community that places strong emphasis on preserving family values
and developing a cooperative spirit between public and private sectors.  Southside’s
rich history fosters community pride while consistently focusing on the need for
flexibility in matters of social economic growth and change.    Southside organization
is dedicated to accepting challenges by encouraging growth through innovative
incentives and solutions. To enhance the quality of life.

The Southside Neighborhood Council is a subset of Unity CDC. A functional area that
will develop, nurture and grow grass roots local neighborhood organizations within
Joliet Districts 4 & 5. Unity CDC Neighborhood Council currently has about ten active
local neighborhood organizations, most located in it’s more affluent and underserved
ethnic areas. To this end, Unity CDC will reactivate several dormant organizations,
located in needy areas, and start from the ground up with new organizations.

Our primary focus areas are; Housing, Transportation, Recreation Retail & Industrial
Development, Land Use, and Human Capital.  
Southside Neighborhood Organization
BUILDING OUR FUTURE WITH A SPIRIT OF PRIDE
Unity Community Development Corporation/UCDC
Center for Working Families, Dave Evans Campus/CFWF
1 Doris Avenue
Joliet, Illinois 60433
UCDC Phone: 815-722-9200
Facsimile: 815-722-8559