by | Sep 1, 2026 | Housing Action Corps, Member Spotlights
Alice Nicholson came to Lake-McHenry Habitat for Humanity as an AmeriCorps VISTA after a 30-year career in real estate, community development, and economic development across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, including work with affordable housing...
by | Jun 5, 2026 | Employment, Housing Action Corps
UPDATE: Applications are now closed Start date: September 8, 2026 Each year, Housing Action Corps matches AmeriCorps members with community-based organizations across Illinois. AmeriCorps is a national service program that connects people and organizations to help end...
by | May 19, 2026 | Employment, Housing Action Corps
We’re looking for someone passionate about housing justice to build public understanding of our issues through educational materials, diversify our revenue, and leverage our 40th anniversary year. About Housing Action Illinois Housing Action Illinois is a statewide...
by | Dec 12, 2025 | Housing Action Corps, Member Spotlights
Kadasha Hershey served not just one but two year-long terms as a Systems Change AmeriCorps VISTA at Community Opportunity Alliance before joining their staff as a Program Associate. She helps coordinate capacity building programs and membership operations, including...
by | Dec 8, 2025 | Housing Action Corps, Member Spotlights
Based out of a community center in Alton, IL, Senior Services Plus (SSP) offers a tight-knit feeling among regulars while also providing essential outreach services to seniors across several counties. SSP offers meals on wheels, in-home care specialists, assistance...
by | Sep 24, 2025 | Housing Action Corps, Member Spotlights
Chicago Furniture Bank (CFB) centers itself in a simple yet powerful belief: that furniture is more than just objects—it’s stability, and a crucial building block of a home. Since 2018, the organization has worked to provide gently used furniture to individuals and...
