The Oak Park Regional Housing Center celebrated its 50th anniversary, Dec. 10, at a brunch hosted in Maguire Hall at St. Catherine-St. Lucy Church on Austin Boulevard. Athena Williams, executive director of the housing center, hosted the event, which drew guests from across the Greater West Side.

Guests listen to speakers and music on Dec. 10, during the 50th anniversary brunch for the Oak Park Housing Center. | Alex Rogals
Athena Williams (above), executive director of the housing center, hosted the 50th anniversary brunch event for the Oak Park Housing Center. | Alex Rogals
Guests listen to speakers and music on Dec. 10, during the 50th anniversary brunch for the Oak Park Housing Center. | Alex Rogals
Jaxon Toppen, the DJ from Val’s Halla Records, plays records from the 60’s and 70’s during the 50th anniversary brunch for the Oak Park Housing Center. | Alex Rogals
Guests listen to speakers and music on Dec. 10, during the 50th anniversary brunch for the Oak Park Housing Center. | Alex Rogals

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