Volunteer surveyors needed to conduct door-to-door surveys in West Bloomington the third and fourth weeks of August ( 16th – 29th). Time commitment from volunteers would be 20 – 30 hours over a two week period of time, with flexible scheduling to accommodate volunteers’ needs. Surveyor and safety training will be provided.
If interested please call Memuna Lee, Community Engagement Manager at 309-834-9233 or email at MemunaL@MCCAinc.org
Did you buy a new house in 2010?
If you qualify for either the $8,000 first-time home buyer’s credit or the $6,500 credit for longtime residents who bought another principal residence, you don’t have to wait until you file your 2010 tax return to claim it.
Special rules allow you to claim the tax rebate on your 2009 return as long as you signed a binding contract before May 1, 2010, and close on the home before Sept. 30. Amend your 2009 return by filing Form 1040X. (You’ll also have to file Form 5405, “First-Time Homebuyer Credit and Repayment of the Credit,” and include a copy of your settlement sheet.)
Countering Domestic Violence / Neville House, a program of Mid Central Community Action, Inc., seeks to hire a part-time Adult Therapist to provide individual and group counseling services to adult victims of domestic violence.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate dedication to client population and cultural sensitivity, effective therapeutic intervention techniques and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work and professional licensure required.
For consideration: submit cover letter, resume, and 3 references to cdvnev@mccainc.org by 8:00am on August 11, 2010
MCCA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our mission is to promote safe and stable families, neighborhoods, and communities.
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.
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.
Packed with information about our programs and services, our upcoming events and events we’ve taken part in, the summer issue of the Observer will keep you up to date with all that’s going on in the world of Mid Central Community Action, and those we serve.
You can download your copy here.
Our Summer Energy Assistance Program will run from July 19 until July 30 or until funds are exhausted. Please note that, as of Monday, July 26, all funds for this program have been exhausted and the final two walk-in days have been cancelled.
We cannot begin making appointments until July 19, which will also be a walk in day in both McLean County and Livingston County. This program pays $150 on electric bills for at risk households:
There is no reconnection assistance with this program and no cash payments for renters where the landlord pays the electricity. Income guidelines remain the same as last year.
Please contact a MCCA office for additional information or call on or after July 19 for an appointment – we will post additional walk in days as they are determined.
In McLean County, call 309-829-0691
In Livingston County, call 815-844-3201
Besides monetary donations, the Countering Domestic Violence program at Neville House is always accepting a variety of donated goods – some items from the Neville House wishlist are gift cards, bus tokens, gas and phone cards, linens, household appliances, both cell and corded landline phones, baby items, sweat pants and shirts for adults and children, new undergarments, socks and sleepwear for adults and children, African American hair care products, hygeiene products for adults and children, alarm clocks, journals, luggage and household products.
Oh, and if you have a Shop-Vac looking for a home, we’ll take that, too!
Donations for Neville House may be delivered to the loading dock at the rear of our 1301 W Washington St building in Bloomington. There will be someone there to take your donation between the hours of 11:30am and 1:30pm.
Donations from kind-hearted community members help us to keep Neville House operating and help victims of domestic violence to escape the cycle of violence to start a new life in safety and security.
Thank you for your donations!
Mid Central Community Action is accepting applications for the IDA (Individual Development Accounts) program. If you are looking to purchase a house, go to college, or start your own business you should apply. The program helps you save money towards your goal and at the end of the program MCCA will match the funds you have saved 2 to 1 (limit is $2,000).
Application forms are available from the MCCA office, or download one from the website.
For more information, see the IDA page
Today is the Family Resource Fair at the Family Community Resource Center, 509 W Washington St in Bloomington (cnr W Washington and Lee).
The fair is essentially to inform local residents of services that are available to help families – and we’ll be there!
Along with the various organizations that are represented, you’ll also find a ton of stuff for the kids to do! Games with prizes, free hot dogs, popcorn, face painting and balloons. Also – new this year – inspirational speakers, praise dancers and choirs from local churches.
Come out. Get informed. Get entertained. And have fun!
