Member Spotlights | Housing Action Illinois

Dove, Inc. Provides Emergency Housing as Demand Skyrockets

by | Sep 3, 2020 | COVID-19, COVID-19 Stories, Member Spotlights

Learn more about how Illinois homeless service providers are adapting and serving during COVID-19 » Thanks to the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund, Housing Action Illinois subgranted $20,000 to Dove, Inc. These funds support the agency’s work providing interim housing...

Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council Helps Cover Past-Due Rent During Pandemic

by | Aug 24, 2020 | COVID-19, COVID-19 Stories, Member Spotlights

Learn more about how Illinois homeless service providers are adapting and serving during COVID-19 » Thanks to the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund, Housing Action Illinois subgranted $10,000 to the Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council to support the agency’s...

Freeport Area Church Cooperative Operates Around the Clock During Pandemic

by | Aug 21, 2020 | COVID-19, COVID-19 Stories, Member Spotlights

Learn more about how Illinois homeless service providers are adapting and serving during COVID-19 » Thanks to the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund, Housing Action Illinois subgranted $20,000 to Freeport Area Church Cooperative to support the agency’s work providing...

From Galas to Games: Centro Romero Summer VISTAs Adapt During Pandemic

by | Aug 18, 2020 | Member Spotlights, VISTA

With a degree in theater from the University of Chicago and a love of technology, Fundraising VISTA Summer Associate Elisabeth Del Toro has helped to turn Centro Romero’s upcoming annual gala into a video extravaganza. Feeling inspired by what other actors are doing...

Hope Haven Keeps DeKalb County’s Only Homeless Shelter Running During the Pandemic

by | Aug 7, 2020 | COVID-19, COVID-19 Stories, Member Spotlights

Learn more about how Illinois homeless service providers are adapting and serving during COVID-19 » Thanks to the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund, Housing Action Illinois subgranted $25,000 to Hope Haven of DeKalb County to support the agency’s work providing interim...

Embarras River Basin Agency Helps Families Remain in Their Homes

by | Jun 19, 2020 | COVID-19, COVID-19 Stories, Member Spotlights

Learn more about how Illinois homeless service providers are adapting and serving during COVID-19 » Thanks to the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund, Housing Action Illinois subgranted $10,000 to the Embarras River Basin Agency to support the agency’s work to help...

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