Total Resource Community Development Organization
"Impacting One Life at a Time"
About TRCDO
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Total Resource Community Development Organization (TRCDO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing trusted outreach and support services to Chicago’s South Side and beyond.
Founded in 1999 and incorporated in 2000, TRCDO was established under the visionary leadership of Bishop Simon Gordon, Chairman. Today, TRCDO remains in Good Standing with state and federal agencies, proudly serving as:
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A HUD-Certified Housing Counseling Agency through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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An approved CEDA/LIHEAP assistance site for utility and energy support.
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A Chicago Public Schools Safe Haven site, providing a safe space for students and families.
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Our Location & Contact
We are located at 1415 West 104th Street, Chicago, IL 60643.
Phone: (773) 881-0761
Fax: (800) 768-1083
Email: trcdochicago@gmail.com
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What We Do
TRCDO offers a diverse portfolio of services that stabilize families, prevent displacement, and promote whole-person wellbeing.
Our programs include:
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Housing Support Services – foreclosure prevention, rental counseling, homebuyer readiness.
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Health Awareness Initiatives – wellness education, screenings, evidence-based partnerships.
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Youth & Leadership Development – after-school programs, training, and safe community spaces.
These services are sustained through public and private donations, government contracts, and the commitment of community partners.
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Our Impact
TRCDO measures success by lives transformed:
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40,000+ individuals reached in 2016 alone through family support, training, and outreach events.
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$5.7 million in direct assistance delivered to homeowners and families.
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100+ individuals trained in employment readiness, resulting in the launch of our first community garden at 10194 South Winston Avenue, Chicago.
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Our Commitment
Through partnerships with government, community-based organizations, and faith-based entities, TRCDO synergizes resources to reach the areas of greatest need.
We remain excited and committed to expanding our impact—ensuring families are supported, youth are empowered, and communities are equipped to thrive.
For more information or assistance, please contact us.
TRCDO is ready to serve you.
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Our Vision Statement
- The Principle Vision states that: “Each entity within TRCDO is empowered towards achieving their individual mission and the goals of their organization.”
- The Partnership Vision states that: "Each entity is accountable and doing their part of the total puzzle to help complete the overall mission goals of TRCDO.”
Our Mission Statement
Our Mission is to provide and facilitate life-changing services that meet the needs of the individual, families, communities and businesses. This will empower each in fulfilling their unique purposes by creating, nurturing, building and maintaining functional partnerships and tangible, ongoing relationships between all entities.
Our Aim
“To significantly impact, empower and motivate this Generation in order to bring about extraordinary results in the Generations to come by providing educational services, personal development, skills training, social services and healthcare support that will yield life-changing results.”