About Us


Our BuildingFounded in 1958 to fight problems of crime and blight, RCC was one of the first urban conservation commissions in Chicago. RCC has worked continuously to keep the community focused on the causes and prevention of crime problems by sponsoring workshops and forums on personal safety, gangs, and violence, by supporting crime victims in court, and by working with local law enforcement through CAPS and other community policing initiatives.

While we have remained focused on these serious issues, over time RCC has broadened the scope of its work to include all aspects of community life. Today, RCC is a certified 501(c)3 not for profit organization, and we are doing more than ever:

  1. operating a full-time community service office
  2. maintaining a Housing Resource Center for those in search of homes or those with landlord/ tenant problems
  3. running an emergency CELLphone program for the elderly and victims of domestic abuse
  4. working with the business community and local officials to ensure balanced and desirable development
  5. administering Special Service Area #31 on Clark and Lawrence, providing sidewalk cleaning, snow removal, holiday decorations, and other services
  6. serving as a host and providing support for various other community organizations such as, The Greening of Ravenswood and The Ravenswood Artwalk.

RCC is a membership organization, and we depend on our members for direction and support. If you have concerns about the Ravenswood Area or simply want to get involved in making our community better please visit our “Membership” page and join us in our goal of building a stronger Ravenswood



RCC's Mission, Vision and Values

RCC’s mission is "building a stronger Ravenswood community".
It is our vision "to expand advocacy and citizen involvement while maintaining relevant services to the community.

We hold as core values:

  1. caring for all residents
  2. a shared community identity
  3. an emphasis on working together and consensus buildings
  4. a proactive approach to community challenges
  5. confidence and perseverance in seeking solutions to community problems