Jackie and Peter Holsten receive award at NHS' 40th anniversary dinner

Jackie and Peter Holsten of Holsten Real Estate Development were honored to be recipients of a Community Impact Award for their work in affordable housing at the 40th anniversary awards dinner for Neighborhood Housing Services.

The event, held at Navy Pier and attended by over 750 corporate, civic and community partners, raised more than $490,000!

In accepting the award, Peter Holsten commented, "Since 1975, the Holsten family of companies have strived to build and maintain healthy communities and have a positive relationship with neighbors, residents and each other. With over 3,000 apartments, our real estate development company is at the forefront of providing affordable, market-rate, mixed-income, and mixed-use project development in the Chicago area. We are devoted to the principle that everyone deserves affordable, quality housing and access to area amenities."

Added Jackie Holsten, "The mission of Holsten is to be a unique real estate company that turns diverse opportunities into successful communities through social entrepreneurship. Our not-for-profit, Holsten Human Capital Development provides social services to residents in the areas of employment, lease compliance and household well-being."

NHS is a nonprofit organization that works in partnership with businesses, government, and neighborhood residents to revitalize Chicago's low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. NHS creates opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives and strengthen their neighborhoods. This is done by educating and preparing new homeowners for success and providing financial assistance.

Formed in 1975, NHS is Chicago's largest neighborhood revitalization organization - serving the target areas: Auburn Gresham, Back of the Yards, Chicago Lawn, North Lawndale, Roseland, West Humboldt Park, the south suburbs and Elgin. For information, visit www.nhschicago.org.