Housing Action Illinois is a statewide coalition formed to protect and expand the availability of quality, affordable housing throughout Illinois.
AmeriCorps Network
We match full-year and summer AmeriCorps members with community-based organizations across IL. Our network includes a variety of positions, all aimed at helping our communities thrive.
Capacity Building
We help housing counseling agencies and developers build their capacity and expand their resources. We are a HUD-approved Intermediary. Together, our impact is greater.
Education & Organizing
We build awareness, activate change, and shift narratives by sharing information and real-life stories with policymakers, nonprofit service providers, and the media.
Policy Advocacy
We mobilize advocate for policies that help end homelessness, create affordable rental housing, and promote sustainable homeownership. Together, our voice is stronger.
Latest Updates
Momentum: 2022 in Review
In 2022, while celebrating our 35th anniversary and reflecting on past accomplishments, we made critical progress on ending homelessness and expanding affordable housing for all.
Upcoming Trainings & Events
We build the capacity of housing nonprofits through trainings, with a specific focus on supporting housing counselors. We also host an annual conference and an annual benefit.
Recruiting for AmeriCorps Host Sites
We place full-year and summer AmeriCorps Members with organizations around the state to help their organizations do more and do it better. Apply by Jan. 27 to host an AmeriCorps Member in 2023.
2022 General Assembly Wrap-Up
In this condensed state legislative session, which ended on April 8, Housing Action Illinois and our partners had three significant victories that further our mission.
HUD Awards Nearly $1.6 Million to Housing Action
Housing Action will distribute subgrants to 35 housing counseling agencies and facilitate national trainings for housing counselors.
