Continuing a Legacy of Faith: Bishop David Todd Whittley Celebrates 20 Years of Leadership with a $31 Million Affordable Housing Development on Chicago’s West Side

Photo Credit: Sterling Gilmore (@iamnerdyshoot) By Marseil ‘Action’ Jackson Nearly 50 years ago, Bishop Bennie L. Allison stood outside a dilapidated building at 4510 W. Washington Boulevard, determined to restore life to a once-thriving structure on Chicago’s West Side. Without government assistance, he and his congregation from Corinthian Temple Church of God in Christ (COGIC) banded together to rehabilitate the building, an act of faith, resilience, and commitment to their community. Today, his grandson, Bishop David Todd Whittley, continues this mission of revitalization as he prepares to break ground on CARE Manor, a $31 million affordable housing development just blocks away. This year, as Bishop Whittley celebrates his 20th anniversary as Pastor of Corinthian Temple COGIC, his legacy is cemented not only as a spiritual leader but as a visionary community developer, standing on the shoulders of his grandfather. A Legacy of Service and Transformation Bishop David Todd Whittley has spent two decades not just preaching from the pulpit but working in the streets of West Garfield Park, where his family has been rooted in service for generations. His grandfather, Bishop Bennie L. Allison, founded Corinthian Temple COGIC and the United for Better Living organization, formerly known as the Allison...