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Stories & Spotlights
Protect Federal Housing Resources: Congress Needs to Hear from You
Federal housing programs that keep people in stable homes are under attack. Instead of increasing support to tackle the longstanding housing crisis, many members of Congress are pushing harmful budget cuts to spending on basic human needs—threatening homelessness...
2025 Policy Agenda
For nearly forty years, Housing Action Illinois has led the movement to expand affordable housing and end homelessness in Illinois. Our annual policy agenda serves as a roadmap for our advocacy work, which aims to ensure that everyone in Illinois has a safe,...
New Report: Rethinking Housing Code Enforcement to Prioritize Health, Safety, and Equity
A new report by Housing Action Illinois and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Code Enforcement as a Tool for Safe, Equitable & Affordable Housing, explores the impact of local housing code enforcement on health, safety, and stability. Despite the...
Announcing the Cairo Housing Needs Action Plan
Housing Action Illinois, in partnership with local leaders, residents, and government officials, has published a Cairo Housing Needs Action Plan that explores the pressing housing challenges faced by the City of Cairo, Illinois and shares actionable steps to address...
Going National with My Path to Home
Housing Action Illinois is excited to announce the nationwide launch of My Path to Home (MPTH), an innovative online platform that connects individuals and families with housing counseling services. Whether you’re looking to purchase your first home, avoid...
Giving Everyone the Opportunity to Work on Financial Wellness: Spotlight on La Casa de Esperanza
“Everyone deserves an opportunity to work on their financial wellness,” says Gina Sanchez, Director of Center for Financial Stability of La Casa de Esperanza. This belief is the foundation of La Casa De Esperanza’s people-centered approach in their financial education...
Our Steadfast Commitment
Housing Action Illinois will always be steadfast in our mission to protect and expand affordable housing and end homelessness in Illinois. The results of the federal election are reshaping our political landscape, and we know that challenges and uncertainty lie...
Where Are They Now: Housing Action Corps Alumni
After serving as the Financial Literacy Development VISTA at Spanish Coalition for Housing (SCH), Audrey Carberry was excited to accept a full-time staff position at their host site. They are looking forward to building on the relationships and communications skills...
Local Advocacy Opportunity: New List of Communities Must Complete Affordable Housing Plans
The Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act (AHPAA) is an Illinois state law intended to encourage certain local governments to create more affordable housing. Housing Action recently advocated to strengthen this law. In December 2023, for the first time in five...
South Suburban PADS Member Spotlight
South Suburban PADS is a nonprofit based in Chicago Heights with the mission of preventing and ending homelessness in the South Suburbs of Chicago. The organization offers emergency shelter, support services, and affordable housing for people experiencing...