
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.
Mid Central Community Action, Inc.’s foreclosure intervention program has now expanded to include Kankakee and Iroquois Counties, and the southern part of Will County, Illinois.
MCCA Agent, Bruce Cowhig, is available to meet with customers who are facing foreclosure at 150 N. Schuyler St, Suite 204 in Kankakee. The office is open from Monday to Friday, 9 am until 1pm, with other hours available by appointment.
Bruce can be reached by phone at (815) 939-9700, or by email at bcowhig@sbcglobal.net
If you live in this service area and are facing foreclosure, or if you know anyone in this situation, please contact Bruce to make an appointment to discuss foreclosure intervention options. Remember, nothing is worse than doing nothing!