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Article: Unique HIV/AIDS complex serves the homeless
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- Chicago Defender
- Article date:
- August 20, 2008
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A Chicago-based non-profit organization has given new meaning to affordable housing with its Phoenix House complex on the West Side, geared toward patients who are homeless.
The $18 million, 66-unit apartment complex, at 1251 S. Sawyer Ave. in the North Lawndale community, was developed by AIDSCare Inc. and financed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for HIV/AIDS individuals, said John LeFlore, housing manager for Phoenix House.
The complex is comprised of three buildings: 16,18 and 32 units, respectively.
"The Phoenix House consists of permanent residences for those infected with HIV/AIDS," he said. "Rents are based on a resident's income, so not everyone pays the same ...