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Affordable Housing Is Out of Reach In Illinois for Low-Wage Workers

by | Jul 28, 2022 | Advocacy Updates, Press Releases, Public Education & Organizing

Illinois renters must earn nearly $23 per hour to afford rent for a modest two-bedroom apartment For Immediate Release: July 28, 2022Contact: Kristin Ginger, Manager of Communications & Development, Housing Action Illinois, kristin@housingactionil.org or...

LGBTQ+ Elder Housing Initiative

by | Jul 15, 2022 | Housing Developer Updates, Public Education & Organizing

While many seniors have difficulty finding affordable housing, LGBTQ+ elders face barriers that are both common and unique. As queer and transgender people age, they are less likely to have children or family that can support them as they age in place. Traditional...

Increased Shortage of Rental Homes in Illinois Severely Affects Families with Lowest Incomes & Refugees

by | Apr 21, 2022 | Advocacy Updates, Press Releases, Public Education & Organizing

Report finds only 36 affordable, available rental homes per 100 extremely low-income renter households in Illinois  For Immediate Release: April 21, 2022Contact: Kristin Ginger, Manager of Communications & Development, Housing Action Illinois,...

2022 General Assembly Wrap-Up

by | Apr 13, 2022 | Advocacy Updates, Public Education & Organizing

In this condensed General Assembly session, which ended on April 8, Housing Action Illinois and our partners had three significant victories that further our mission.   Key Wins Securing Statewide Source of Income Fair Housing Protections After multiple campaigns...

2022 Policy Agenda

by | Jan 1, 2022 | Advocacy Alerts, Advocacy Updates, Public Education & Organizing

Each year, Housing Action Illinois works on a broad range of issues aligned with our core mission of creating an Illinois where everyone has a good, affordable place to call home. Below are some of our priorities for the 2022 Illinois General Assembly session, as well...

Growing Hope in 2021

by | Dec 8, 2021 | Accomplishments, Organization Updates, Public Education & Organizing

Growing Hope in 2021 Although 2021 was another challenging year, we are proud of the achievements of our communities, members, and allies in our ongoing work to end homelessness and expand affordable housing. We invite you to celebrate these accomplishments and the...
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