by | Sep 24, 2025 | 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...
by | Sep 15, 2025 | Housing Action Corps, Member Spotlights
At the heart of all programming provided by Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH) is their commitment to providing safe, secure housing to individuals and families in Lake and Northern Cook Counties. Through a combination of new construction and...
by | Jul 14, 2025 | Member Spotlights
From factories and restaurants to the frontlines in social service, Carl Wolf’s journey into nonprofit leadership didn’t follow a conventional path—but it was always guided by purpose. With a background in history and a fluency in Spanish gained through immersion in...
by | May 7, 2025 | Member Spotlights
Housing Action Illinois was proud to welcome Jennifer Taff, Executive Director at DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity, as a member of our Board of Directors in 2024. Jennifer’s personal journey fuels her passion for housing justice and...
by | Mar 13, 2025 | Member Spotlights
At the start of 2025, we were excited to welcome Nick Dodson to our Board of Directors for a three year term. A passionate advocate for housing justice, Nick serves as a Housing Navigator for the Heartland Continuum of Care. His unique perspective and deep commitment...
by | Mar 13, 2025 | Member Spotlights
Brigitta Mac-Rizzo’s work in housing began at a young age, assisting her parents as they collected rent from their tenants. Raised in a family with a strong real estate background, she took real estate classes at age 19, and began teaching some of her friends on how...
