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MCCA to assist more First Time Homebuyers

Affordable Housing, Downpayment Assistance

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MCCA today announced the award of $250,000 in grants and loans to assist 70 first-time homebuyers to in the purchase of a new home. These funds are part of a $2.8 million Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) grant allocated to nine agencies for disbursement to Illinois residents to assist with down payment and closing costs, subordinate loans and homebuyer education to income-eligible homebuyers.

More information on this program can be found on our Downpayment Assistance page.

FY2009 by the numbers …

7,324 households received energy assistance
4,036 domestic violence Hotline calls received
2,085 households received information and/or referrals
1,092 adults and children received CDV services
1,074 senior citizens assisted in Livingston County
1,035 adults and children received individual or group counseling through CDV
233 households received crisis assistance
268 women and children sheltered from domestic violence
191 families received housing counseling
116 households received support through the Home Weatherization Assistance Program
106 individuals enrolled in Home Buyer Education
81 new home owners received downpayment assistance
49 individuals received transitional housing
32 individuals received permanent supportive housing
19 individuals participated in the Second Chance Renters program
10 individuals held Individual Development Accounts
6 students graduated from Heartland Community College Business Essentials program

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What Women Want Now? Workshops! MCCA is hosting 2 workshops at the 9/25 expo in #BloNo. Will you be there? http://lnkd.in/JRFQt9 02:35:42 PM September 09, 2010 from HootSuite
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RT @EnterpriseNow: Studies show affordable housing improves communities & leaves more $$ for residents for bills/savings http://ow.ly/2AFSL 08:21:44 PM September 07, 2010 from HootSuite
RT @Ntl_Homeless: Illini student reflects on stereotypes about people who are homeless - does this resonate with you? http://bit.ly/dteDD5 06:33:23 PM September 07, 2010 from HootSuite

Deb White with Judy Valente and Judge Reynard

Mark & Theresa Kotte & Jason Chambers with mystery guests

John & Angela Frazier chatting with Mark Kotte

The Kottes selling raffle tickets to Gwen Husek

The violinst provided a beautiful soundtrack to the evening

Carol Reitan taking a guess at the identification of the mystery guests

Tim Johnson, taking questions from the audience

Vikki Baptiste, Samantha Nickson, John Burrill, Angela Frazier

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2010 Neville House Fundraiser (23 photos)

Tim Johnson addresses meeting in Fairbury, IL (3 photos)

Congressman Tim Johnson (R) visited Fairbury yesterday. hosting a town hall meeting with residents. Mid Central Community Action’s Director of Housing Development, Rick Barrera, attended the meeting to address the issue of the rising number of foreclosures in the area, and the time it takes to get loan modifications approved. Along with Rep. Shane Cultra (R), Johnson answered questions from the crowd of more than 30 people who attended the meeting.

2010 Annual Dinner (21 photos)

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Celebration of Dreams in Action, was held at the Bloomington, IL, Doubletree Hotel on Friday, June 18th. This fundraising dinner also serves to recognize our Dreamweavers - our clients who have worked hard to achieve some of their life's dreams. We also honor community partners, volunteers and recognize staff years of service.

Staff picnic, June 2006 (44 photos)

Forrest Park, Bloomington, IL 61701

Dwight tornado damage, June 2010 (9 photos)

On Saturday, June 6, a tornado caused devastation in the town of Dwight, Illinois. Mid Central Community Action, Inc. is able to assist eligible displace residents with security deposits or first months rent. We can also assist with minor car repairs. MCCA employees from the Pontiac office have been hard at work in Dwight, assisting with the clean up effort.

Holton Homes Resident Council (9 photos)

Neighbors in the Holton Homes complex in Bloomington, IL, are forming a Residents Council to address problems they are experiencing in their community.

8th Annual Awards Ceremony and Dinner, 2009 (22 photos)

Annual celebration of client achievement and volunteer and staff recognition. Held at the Parke Hotel & Conference Center.

NeighborWorks Week 2009 (42 photos)

2008 National NeighborWorks Week (16 photos)

Cleaning up the Community!

May 2005 - Beich Candy Factory fire (28 photos)

On May 26, 2005, the former Beich candy factory - property owned by MCCA - was destroyed in a fire. In 2007, work started on a new subdivision of affordable homes, the Trailside Subdivision

2008 Annual Awards Ceremony & Dinner (14 photos)

Rev. Frank McSwain receives the Community Partner Award from MCCA Executive Director, John Burrill

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MCCA to assist more First Time Homebuyers

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