by | Dec 16, 2020 | COVID-19, COVID-19 Stories, Member Spotlights
Note: This spotlight discusses domestic violence at large as well as its relationship to COVID-19. When Apna Ghar first started more than 30 years ago, the organization staffed a 24/7 crisis line and operated emergency shelter for women and children. They have grown...
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...
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 the National Low Income Housing Coalition, Housing Action Illinois subgranted $10,000 to Housing Forward. These funds support the agency’s work providing...