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From Galas to Games: Centro Romero Summer VISTAs Adapt During Pandemic
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...
Courage Connection Provides Families Safety as They Shelter In Place
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 Courage Connection to support the agency’s work providing interim housing...
Federal Inaction on Housing, Empty Promises for Renters
Trump Administration & Congress Must Go Back to Negotiating TableWe are extremely disappointed and troubled that President Trump and Congressional leaders have not come to a decision on a COVID-19 relief package. Legislators must pass a comprehensive relief bill with...
Hope Haven Keeps DeKalb County’s Only Homeless Shelter Running During the Pandemic
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...
Housing Action Illinois to Create New Data Standard for Housing Counseling Industry
Initiative will help quantify & qualify program impacts, position agencies to better serve consumers For Immediate Release: August 3, 2020 Contact: Kristin Ginger, Communications Manager, Housing Action Illinois, kristin@housingactionil.org or 312-854-3333 CHICAGO...
PADS of Elgin Continues to Offer Emergency Shelter During COVID-19
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 PADS of Elgin to support the agency’s work providing interim housing and...
Lazarus House Revamps Operations to Offer Socially Distant Shelter Services in Kane County
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 Lazarus House. These funds support the agency’s work providing interim...
Housing Action Awarded $1 Million in Housing Counseling Funds
CHICAGO – HUD has awarded $1,000,206 to Housing Action Illinois to distribute funds to local nonprofits whose housing counseling programs help families rent or buy safe, affordable homes and prevent foreclosures. This year’s network of 33 housing counseling agencies, listed below, serve communities in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Missouri.
Decatur Macon County Opportunities Corporation Offers Shelter and Utility Assistance During the Pandemic
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 Decatur Macon County Opportunities Corporation. These funds support the...
MorningStar Mission Rises to Meet New Challenges During Pandemic
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 MorningStar Mission Ministries. These funds support the agency’s work...