Su Casa

ACTIVITIES: Live-in workers are the heart and soul of the Catholic Worker movement and Su Casa’s mission. These individuals pledge 6 months or more of their time to living at Su Casa and providing consistent volunteer work, and can choose to be full-time or part time community members. House teams are established within the Su Casa community to manage specific tasks and roles. These tasks include the soup kitchen, daily chores, administrative responsibilities, food coordination, case management, children’s activities, homework help for adults and children, and much more!

CONTACT:
773-376-9263

OVERVIEW: Su Casa is Catholic Worker house on the South Side of Chicago which provides sanctuary and healing for Latina women and their children who are experiencing homelessness. The workers of Su Casa live in intentional community together and participate in the work of the house, as well as in various projects in our neighborhood, Back of the Yards, a predominantly African American community facing many struggles due to systemic injustice and resource divestment.