by | Jul 20, 2021 | Advocacy Updates, COVID-19, Public Education & Organizing
Learn about other COVID-19 resources related to housing and homelessness » Visit IllinoisRentalAssistance.org to connect to a service provider who can help people apply for rent assistance and EvictionHelpIllinois.org for free legal assistance. Some Illinois counties...
by | Jan 19, 2021 | Advocacy Updates, COVID-19, Public Education & Organizing
The Illinois General Assembly convened in Springfield for a lame duck session from January 8–13. Most of the legislative activity focused on the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus’ agenda, which was focused on dismantling systemic racism. Among the many important...
by | Nov 16, 2020 | COVID-19, Housing Counselor Updates, Member Spotlights
When Wanda met Michael, he was staying at the Pacific Garden Mission shelter. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic meant he was doing an apartment search virtually, which was a challenge compounded by his disability. He wasn’t sure if he could trust that photos would line up...
by | Sep 14, 2020 | COVID-19, NLIHC COVID-19 Response Fund
Learn more about how Illinois homeless service providers are adapting and serving during COVID-19 » Thanks to funding from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, Housing Action Illinois subgranted $10,000 to PADS Lake County. These funds supported the agency’s...
by | Sep 14, 2020 | COVID-19, NLIHC COVID-19 Response Fund
Learn more about how Illinois homeless service providers are adapting and serving during COVID-19 » Thanks to funding from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, Housing Action Illinois subgranted $10,000 to South Suburban PADS. These funds supported the agency’s...
by | Sep 14, 2020 | COVID-19, NLIHC COVID-19 Response Fund
Learn more about how Illinois homeless service providers are adapting and serving during COVID-19 » Thanks to funding from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, Housing Action Illinois subgranted $10,000 to BEDS Plus Care. These funds supported the agency’s work...
