Jane Addams Senior Caucus (fka Tenant Education Network)
@seniorcaucus.bsky.social
Building tenant power. Winning dignified housing. JASC is a Chicago-based 501c3 that gives senior tenants and families in Project-Based Section 8 Housing the tools they need to unionize.
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Hi! We’re TEN, a Chicago-based org that forms tenant unions in Project-Based Section 8 (PBS8) housing. We empower PBS8 residents to secure dignified and safe living conditions through collective action in the style of labor union organizing.
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This victory wasn’t just about stopping an eviction. It was about restoring stability, rebuilding trust, and helping Ms. Butler transform from someone facing hardships alone into an active member of a union ready to win long-term change.
January 14, 2026 at 6:26 PM
This victory wasn’t just about stopping an eviction. It was about restoring stability, rebuilding trust, and helping Ms. Butler transform from someone facing hardships alone into an active member of a union ready to win long-term change.
We are thankful for our great individual donors! Nothing is too small to support our work.
as for me, fundraised ~$5500 for @faithinaction.bsky.social, @publicgrids.org, & @luciaforcongress.com, plus donated another ~$8500 to them and to other organizing work in my communities like @seniorcaucus.bsky.social, @lachinatownclt.bsky.social, @sunjayforillinois.com 🙌
Reply or quote with something good you did for your friends or community this year! 😊👇
December 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM
We are thankful for our great individual donors! Nothing is too small to support our work.
What a year! We are so proud of 2025 and SO READY for 2026.
Follow us @jaseniorcaucus or Jane Addams Senior Caucus on all platforms so you don’t miss a thing! And join as a monthly supporter on our website to help us reach our 2026 goals.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
What a year! We are so proud of 2025 and SO READY for 2026.
Follow us @jaseniorcaucus or Jane Addams Senior Caucus on all platforms so you don’t miss a thing! And join as a monthly supporter on our website to help us reach our 2026 goals.
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Victory!
On Dec 3, 2025, the Ellis Lakeview Tenant Association signed their first legally binding contract with Standard Communities, guaranteeing onsite security and giving tenants the power to enforce the agreement themselves.
On Dec 3, 2025, the Ellis Lakeview Tenant Association signed their first legally binding contract with Standard Communities, guaranteeing onsite security and giving tenants the power to enforce the agreement themselves.
December 22, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Victory!
On Dec 3, 2025, the Ellis Lakeview Tenant Association signed their first legally binding contract with Standard Communities, guaranteeing onsite security and giving tenants the power to enforce the agreement themselves.
On Dec 3, 2025, the Ellis Lakeview Tenant Association signed their first legally binding contract with Standard Communities, guaranteeing onsite security and giving tenants the power to enforce the agreement themselves.
This victory wasn’t just about correcting a ledger.
It was about building Ms. Coleman’s confidence, protecting her housing, and surrounding her with a community. We work in tandem so that residents not only solve crises, but move forward with strength, knowledge, and power.
It was about building Ms. Coleman’s confidence, protecting her housing, and surrounding her with a community. We work in tandem so that residents not only solve crises, but move forward with strength, knowledge, and power.
December 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
This victory wasn’t just about correcting a ledger.
It was about building Ms. Coleman’s confidence, protecting her housing, and surrounding her with a community. We work in tandem so that residents not only solve crises, but move forward with strength, knowledge, and power.
It was about building Ms. Coleman’s confidence, protecting her housing, and surrounding her with a community. We work in tandem so that residents not only solve crises, but move forward with strength, knowledge, and power.
How did the Ellis Tenant Association Win 12 Hours of Overnight Security — and Protect Their Homes?
For weeks, Ellis tenants fought to secure one basic thing: safety.
Tenants held the line and won! This is what organized, united tenants can do.
For weeks, Ellis tenants fought to secure one basic thing: safety.
Tenants held the line and won! This is what organized, united tenants can do.
December 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
How did the Ellis Tenant Association Win 12 Hours of Overnight Security — and Protect Their Homes?
For weeks, Ellis tenants fought to secure one basic thing: safety.
Tenants held the line and won! This is what organized, united tenants can do.
For weeks, Ellis tenants fought to secure one basic thing: safety.
Tenants held the line and won! This is what organized, united tenants can do.
Damen Court Tenants have been denied access to their own community room for years! However, after organizing for several months with Jane Addams Senior Caucus they now have full access to this beautiful community room and will be utilized it for future tenant association meetings
December 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Damen Court Tenants have been denied access to their own community room for years! However, after organizing for several months with Jane Addams Senior Caucus they now have full access to this beautiful community room and will be utilized it for future tenant association meetings
The Ellis Lakeview Tenant Association has secured a transformative victory. 5 long years of super majority tenant organizing and innumerable wins along the way has led to this moment today….. Stay tuned to learn more!
December 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The Ellis Lakeview Tenant Association has secured a transformative victory. 5 long years of super majority tenant organizing and innumerable wins along the way has led to this moment today….. Stay tuned to learn more!
This giving season, please consider contributing to Jane Addams Senior Caucus with a tax-deductible donation. Any amount goes a long way in supporting our staff and members in their incredible work.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:13 PM
This giving season, please consider contributing to Jane Addams Senior Caucus with a tax-deductible donation. Any amount goes a long way in supporting our staff and members in their incredible work.
Donate here: donorbox.org/jane-addams-...
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A great article exploring the history of Indian Trails Apartments and shedding light on our current fight!
Two California real estate investors own Indian Trails Apartments, a 180-unit subsidized complex on Chicago's South Side that has deteriorated significantly since their 2017 purchase, leaving residents without heat or maintenance.
What happened when The Sausage King of Chicago bought a South Side housing complex?
chicago.suntimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
A great article exploring the history of Indian Trails Apartments and shedding light on our current fight!
POV: The government shuts down. You live in a federally subsidized building, your SNAP benefits are paused, and LIHEAP help for your electric bill is stuck in limbo.
While others tell you to “wait it out,” JASC steps up. 💪
While others tell you to “wait it out,” JASC steps up. 💪
November 25, 2025 at 10:17 PM
POV: The government shuts down. You live in a federally subsidized building, your SNAP benefits are paused, and LIHEAP help for your electric bill is stuck in limbo.
While others tell you to “wait it out,” JASC steps up. 💪
While others tell you to “wait it out,” JASC steps up. 💪
This holiday season we at Jane Addams are celebrating all that we are grateful for! One of which being the incredible collaboration between our staff, members, tenant leaders, volunteers, and local electeds.
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Collaborating with Tenants- The impact of Noah & Lilly
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November 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
This holiday season we at Jane Addams are celebrating all that we are grateful for! One of which being the incredible collaboration between our staff, members, tenant leaders, volunteers, and local electeds.
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In 2019, the slumlord Apex Chicago IL LLC bought Ellis Lakeview. Tenants organized and kicked them out. Since then, we’ve won hot water, new boilers, and 24/7 security- but we’re not done yet.
Because what’s a rehabbed building worth if tenants don’t feel safe coming home?
Because what’s a rehabbed building worth if tenants don’t feel safe coming home?
November 19, 2025 at 12:38 AM
In 2019, the slumlord Apex Chicago IL LLC bought Ellis Lakeview. Tenants organized and kicked them out. Since then, we’ve won hot water, new boilers, and 24/7 security- but we’re not done yet.
Because what’s a rehabbed building worth if tenants don’t feel safe coming home?
Because what’s a rehabbed building worth if tenants don’t feel safe coming home?
The Fox Shore Tenant Association had a potluck to celebrate their victories, and quickly got back to work. Currently, the building owners have a parking policy that has caused dozens of tenants' cars to be towed often.
Follow their fight against this abuse of power here!
Follow their fight against this abuse of power here!
November 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The Fox Shore Tenant Association had a potluck to celebrate their victories, and quickly got back to work. Currently, the building owners have a parking policy that has caused dozens of tenants' cars to be towed often.
Follow their fight against this abuse of power here!
Follow their fight against this abuse of power here!
Huge victory for the Crestwood Apartments Tenants Union! Temporary relocation for tenants who were without heat, hot water and accessible units. The association built a legal strategy and as of today all issues are resolved.
November 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Huge victory for the Crestwood Apartments Tenants Union! Temporary relocation for tenants who were without heat, hot water and accessible units. The association built a legal strategy and as of today all issues are resolved.
1.9 Million Illinois residents receive SNAP benefits. These have been minimized and delayed by the Federal Government shutdown. However, as of July SNAP eligibility was changed significantly. Visit www.dhs.state.il.us?item=174038 to keep up with the most recent changes and updates.
November 6, 2025 at 11:16 PM
1.9 Million Illinois residents receive SNAP benefits. These have been minimized and delayed by the Federal Government shutdown. However, as of July SNAP eligibility was changed significantly. Visit www.dhs.state.il.us?item=174038 to keep up with the most recent changes and updates.
LIHEAP Applications are now open for all!
For more information about eligibility and where to apply IN PERSON, visit this link: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
For more information about eligibility and where to apply IN PERSON, visit this link: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
November 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
LIHEAP Applications are now open for all!
For more information about eligibility and where to apply IN PERSON, visit this link: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
For more information about eligibility and where to apply IN PERSON, visit this link: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
The Fox Shore Tenant Association had a potluck to celebrate the victories the tenant association has achieved in coordination with the City. The tenants were joined by the Mayor of Aurora, The Deputy Mayor and The Alderman to celebrate everyone's combined tireless efforts.
October 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The Fox Shore Tenant Association had a potluck to celebrate the victories the tenant association has achieved in coordination with the City. The tenants were joined by the Mayor of Aurora, The Deputy Mayor and The Alderman to celebrate everyone's combined tireless efforts.
Tenants at the Fox Shore Tenant Association have been organizing for months to secure a fair contract with the prospective new owners of their building. Their top demand was back rent forgiveness—and they gained the support of every elected official who represents them.
October 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Tenants at the Fox Shore Tenant Association have been organizing for months to secure a fair contract with the prospective new owners of their building. Their top demand was back rent forgiveness—and they gained the support of every elected official who represents them.
Tenants testified about their abhorrent living conditions, previous broken promises, and their skepticism that any deal made without a contract will be honored.
JASC knows from experience that govt agencies often lack the will or capacity to ensure developers follow through when receiving City funds
JASC knows from experience that govt agencies often lack the will or capacity to ensure developers follow through when receiving City funds
October 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Tenants testified about their abhorrent living conditions, previous broken promises, and their skepticism that any deal made without a contract will be honored.
JASC knows from experience that govt agencies often lack the will or capacity to ensure developers follow through when receiving City funds
JASC knows from experience that govt agencies often lack the will or capacity to ensure developers follow through when receiving City funds
Indian trails Tenant Union members attended the City of Chicago Finance Committee hearing to demand a legally binding contract with the proposed buyer. The City is offering them $34 million in Tax exempt bonds, and tenants need a guarantee they will be used appropriately - to fix building issues.
October 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Indian trails Tenant Union members attended the City of Chicago Finance Committee hearing to demand a legally binding contract with the proposed buyer. The City is offering them $34 million in Tax exempt bonds, and tenants need a guarantee they will be used appropriately - to fix building issues.
Listen to Ms. Sandelin's account of disrespect alongside other members of the tenants association on behalf of Alderman Beale. We will not support a 34 million dollar bond deal for this unknown owner unless there is a legally binding contract.
'No Tenant Union Contract, No Bond!'
'No Tenant Union Contract, No Bond!'
October 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Listen to Ms. Sandelin's account of disrespect alongside other members of the tenants association on behalf of Alderman Beale. We will not support a 34 million dollar bond deal for this unknown owner unless there is a legally binding contract.
'No Tenant Union Contract, No Bond!'
'No Tenant Union Contract, No Bond!'
Members of the Damen Courts Tenant Association recently delivered a majority petition to management to demonstrate their unity and demand safer living conditions, as well as an end to harassment and retaliation.
October 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Members of the Damen Courts Tenant Association recently delivered a majority petition to management to demonstrate their unity and demand safer living conditions, as well as an end to harassment and retaliation.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP) is now open to apply for Seniors!
Click this link for the specific addresses and documents you will need to bring with you.
In person support from 9am-2pm. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Click this link for the specific addresses and documents you will need to bring with you.
In person support from 9am-2pm. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
October 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP) is now open to apply for Seniors!
Click this link for the specific addresses and documents you will need to bring with you.
In person support from 9am-2pm. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Click this link for the specific addresses and documents you will need to bring with you.
In person support from 9am-2pm. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
WOW! It is hard to believe how many incredible victories and actions we have had recently. Our newest Caucus Connection is filled with them.
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October 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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