by | Nov 17, 2020 | COVID-19 Stories, Member Spotlights, VISTA
After earning her bachelor’s degree in Political Science from University of Illinois, Krista Weller wanted to continue the work she had started as an intern for Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living (INCIL). INCIL is a statewide non-profit that uses a...
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...
by | Mar 17, 2020 | Employment, VISTA
Each year, Housing Action Illinois helps place approximately 30 full-year AmeriCorps VISTA Members and 30+ VISTA Summer Associates with our member organizations around the state. We’re excited to start recruiting for our 2020 – 2021 VISTA positions....
by | Oct 12, 2018 | VISTA
After graduating with a Masters in Sociology from Roosevelt University and while awaiting her matriculation into Loyola University’s School of Social Work, Joy Powell hopped onto her computer in May searching for summer opportunities. “I have the summer, I’m going...
by | Sep 14, 2018 | VISTA
Believe it or not, fall is only a few short days away, and even if we aren’t preparing ourselves for it, nature certainly is. When you have plants growing in the middle of the city, sometimes they can use a little extra help, and that’s where Housing Action Illinois’...
by | Sep 14, 2018 | VISTA
After earning undergraduate degrees in Social Work from Governors State University this spring, Dionna Gordon and Jocelyn James-Moore immediately put their coursework into practice as AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates at Ford Heights Community Service Organization...
