Community Building and Organizing

NeighborWorks Week 2009

The Community Building and Organizing unit of the MCCA Housing Department is dedicated to helping local residents increase their collective capacity to improve quality of life for individuals who live, work or worship in McLean County, Livingston County, and surrounding outlying areas.

CBO goals are achieved by working with residents and stakeholders to organize neighborhood meetings, track Community Level Outcomes and respond appropriately, develop and implement an Integrated Marketing and Outreach Campaign for all housing programs and services, and provide additional training to residents who have been identified as community leaders to increase their effectiveness.

New home construction in the Trailside Subdivision
Current CBO activities include:

West Bloomington Youth Collaborative
Pilot IDA Program
Rural Economic Development
Resident Leader Identification/Training program
Housing Programs marketing
Trailside Marketing/Lead management
Community Level Outcomes: Data tracking and analysis of crime, housing stock, foreclosure rates, and code violations in our CLO target area as defined by the Neighborworks America grant.
Volunteer recruitment and coordination

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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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Tim Johnson, taking questions from the audience

Vikki Baptiste, Samantha Nickson, John Burrill, Angela Frazier

Guests including Nikita Richards & LInda Foster

Mark Kotte, Lori Manning, Angela Frazier

Mallory Griffith, Laura Grant & Vikki Baptiste

Todd Goodman, Laura Grant & Cathy Grafton

The Donleavy family: Alex, Cassandra, J and Nan

Thanks, Sally Baugh, for the beautiful decor!

June 14, 2008: National NeighborWorks Week

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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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