by | Apr 13, 2021 | COVID-19, COVID-19 Stories, VISTA
Russell Star-Lack first became interested in housing during college, when he was researching and documenting the history of housing discrimination in the Twin Cities. He wanted to put his knowledge to good use and felt that “AmeriCorps seemed like a great way to...
by | Mar 16, 2021 | COVID-19, COVID-19 Stories, Member Spotlights
When Phoenix Community Development Services (CDS) was founded in Peoria nearly 40 years ago, their goal was to distribute food to those in need and provide referrals to other resources. Since then (when they were known as South Side Office of Concern), they have...
by | Mar 11, 2021 | COVID-19 Stories, Member Spotlights, VISTA
When COVID-19 first arrived in the United States, Fabian Cisneros was a part of the Student Conservation Association, serving in the Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Although he was able to continue his work, the sudden changes to the nation’s day-to-day...
by | Mar 10, 2021 | Advocacy Updates, COVID-19, Public Education & Organizing
Learn about other COVID-19 resources related to housing and homelessness » In December 2020, lawmakers passed a federal COVID-19 relief package that includes $25 billion for the Emergency Rental Assistance program to assist households that are unable to pay rent and...
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 | 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...
