by | Jan 16, 2026 | Housing Counselor Updates, Member Spotlights
“I always thought that I wanted to help people,” explains Maria Luengas, Executive Director of H.O.M.E. DuPage, when asked how she ended up in the field of housing counseling. But in her prior work, “I wasn’t necessarily helping people with their goals. So I...
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...
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...
