by | Mar 14, 2019 | CMS Guide, Housing Counselor Updates, Press Releases
Housing Action Illinois has just published an updated version of its Guide to HUD-approved Client Management Systems (CMSs). The digital resource, which is available for free online, helps users assess their options through an at-a-glance comparison chart and detailed...
by | Feb 12, 2019 | Housing Counselor Updates, Housing Developer Updates, Public Education & Organizing
A social enterprise is a publicly responsible and innovative venture, driven by unmet community needs, that exists as a hybrid of the traditional nonprofit and business models. Broadly, these ventures can be classified into three categories defined by the Social...
by | Jan 16, 2019 | Advocacy Updates, Homeless Service Provider Updates, Housing Counselor Updates, Housing Developer Updates, Organization Updates
1. We were awarded $1.26 million by HUD to support housing counseling programs in the Midwest The funds will be distributed across our growing Intermediary network of 33 agencies in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Missouri to support programs that help...
by | Nov 12, 2018 | Advocacy Updates, Housing Counselor Updates, Public Education & Organizing
“We want people to realize that the disability community is one you might join at any time,” says Adam Ballard. “All it takes is an accident or injury or just getting older. And increasing access benefits everyone.” In particular, through his role as Housing &...
by | Oct 15, 2018 | Housing Counselor Updates, Press Releases, Uncategorized
33 Agencies to Receive Sub-Grants to Help Families Rent or Buy Affordable Homes CHICAGO – HUD has awarded $1,259,176 to Housing Action Illinois to distribute funds to local nonprofits whose housing counseling programs help families rent or buy safe, affordable homes...
by | Jul 17, 2018 | Housing Counselor Updates
“Information is power,” says Guadalupe Gasca. As a housing counselor at Centro Romero, the information that Lupe gives families on the northeast side of Chicago helps them find and keep good apartments and homes. “Too many people don’t know their rights, or even that...
