Building Stronger Communities

Delivering affordable housing and supportive services of quality education, technical skills training, and good jobs since 2002.

Mission of CRWorks, Inc.

To provide safe, affordable housing and comprehensive support services that empower residents, strengthen families, and foster long-term stability.

In alignment with our mission, CRWorks strengthens communities by developing affordable, sustainable housing and coordinating wraparound services that promote stability, opportunity, and long-term well-being for residents.

Our Values

  • Equity – Centering communities historically excluded from investment

  • Collaboration – Partnering with organizations that know their communities best

  • Sustainability – Building for environmental and financial resilience

  • Accountability – Delivering projects that are transparent, responsible, and impactful

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Our Work

CRWorks, Inc. is a community-based 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to creating high-quality, affordable housing paired with wraparound services that help individuals and families not only stay housed—but thrive.

We believe housing is the foundation for economic mobility, health, and long-term stability. That’s why CRWorks goes beyond bricks and mortar to deliver people-centered development, working in collaboration with trusted community partners to address the real-life needs of residents..

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    Transitional Housing

    CRWorks was funded by HUD for more than a decade to provide 7 units of 2 and 3 bedrooms scattered site homes to over 60 families who were homeless or on the verge of becoming homeless.

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    Homeless Prevention and Outreach Services

    Our Administrative staff has connected over 500 unhoused individuals with emergency shelter services.

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    Affordable Housing

    CR Works has two multi-family housing developments. Ruby Homes currently houses 11 low-income families, while Comfort Villas houses 8.

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    Workforce Development

    CRWorks partners with key organizations to train individuals in healthcare, information technology, and business administration skills so they can find gainful employment opportunities.

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Permanent Housing

Ruby Homes - A total of 11 scattered site, safe affordable and decent 3-bedroom single family homes.

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Permanent Housing

Comfort Villas - An 8-unit, National Green Building Standards, NGBS- certified apartment building

Our Partners

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    Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority

  • Legacy Foundation

    Legacy Foundation

  • The City of Hammond

    The City of Hammond

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    CompTIA A+

  • Africa International House

    Africa International House

  • Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation

    Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation

  • City of Gary

    The City of Gary

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