CHS is meeting the housing needs of the families and individuals it serves by providing them with more choices and more control over where they live. As an organization, it is expanding the housing market and promoting neighborhood revitalization through the development of quality housing. CHS is committed to improving the quality of life for all people by actively supporting their transition to housing self-sufficiency and homeownership by pursuing new and creative ways to meet the changing housing needs of the diverse populations that it serves.

Rock Island Residents
The creation of affordable housing opportunities through CHS will allow more residents to contribute to the sustainability and growth of the local economy. Rock Island residents benefit from CHS development activities through the expansion of quality affordable housing options including the opportunity for qualified households to participate in the American Dream of homeownership. Families benefit by having newer, modern housing units with energy efficient heating and cooling systems, amenities such as carpeting, carports/garages and yards, privacy, and the comfort, pride and independence of owning their own home. Mixed-income and in-fill housing developed by CHS immerses low- and moderate-income residents into smaller neighborhood settings providing an enhanced quality of life. They gain a sense of belonging to the community and they have the opportunity and support required to break the welfare cycle - ultimately achieving economic independence and housing self-sufficiency.

City of Rock Island
The City of Rock Island benefits from CHS development efforts through the removal of older or obsolete housing and the creation of new low-density rental units and single-family homes. It benefits from residents transitioning to economic independence and climbing the full ladder of homeownership. It benefits from the increased number of qualified homeowners and the resulting increased tax-base enabling it to provide enhanced services for all citizens. By providing more high-quality mixed-income and in-fill affordable housing, CHS is reinforcing the forward thinking of the City and is actively supporting the City's Consolidated plan, the New Old Chicago Redevelopment Plan and River Vision Plan. CHS single-family and multi-family development efforts are indistinguishable from housing in the surrounding neighborhoods. They provide a means for reducing the number of empty lots within the City while enhancing its growing positive reputation and underscoring the City's potential for attracting people, businesses, and visitors.

The Community
The community benefits from CHS development efforts through the elimination of low-income housing neighborhoods and the negative stigma associated with them. It benefits through the creation of new housing, enhancing and improving the quality of life for all residents throughout the community. The community benefits by attracting new residents, businesses and visitors with a broader income range to the area. It benefits through enhanced City services, and an increase in homeownership opportunities in all neighborhoods. CHS development initiatives are instilling positive growth, pride and economic self-sufficiency among all residents living within the City regardless of their income.

Rock Island Housing Authority
Rock Island Housing Authority (RIHA) benefits from CHS development efforts by reducing its dependence on HUD subsidies. It benefits by eliminating old or obsolete housing whose maintenance drain capital funds. RIHA benefits by becoming the housing of choice rather than the housing of last resort and providing new opportunities for housing authority residents. It benefits by increasing opportunities for homeownership, and the provision of new modern rental units. RIHA benefits by assisting the City in upgrading the quality of life for all Rock Island residents and the Quad Cities area as a whole. The Agency benefits by becoming a significant contributor to the revitalization of the community it serves thereby fulfilling its mission and vision.