Housing Action Illinois is a statewide coalition working to make sure everyone in Illinois has a safe, affordable place to call home.

Our members include housing counseling agencies, homeless service providers, developers of affordable housing and policymakers. These organizations serve low- and moderate-income households, helping to provide a place to call home, thereby strengthening the community at large.

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Housing Action Illinois

Housing Action Illinois' headquarters in Chicago, IL, United States

Sharon Legenza

Kristin Ginger

Willie Heineke

Bob Palmer

David Young

Niccole Clements

Kurt Kuyawa

Bob Campbell

Horacio Mendez

Shalonda Bedenfield

Darsonya Switzer

Carl Wolf

Jackie Newman

John S. Herring

Margaret Wooten

Paula Bush

Shelly Richardson

Laura Olvera

Cornell D. Lurry

Laura Olvera Yarza

The Directors Team at Housing Action Illinois provides strategic leadership and oversight to advance the organization's mission of ensuring safe and affordable housing throughout the state. Comprised of the Executive Director and multiple specialized Directors, this team collaborates on policy advocacy, resource allocation, program development, and organizational governance to support housing counseling agencies, homeless service providers, and developers of affordable housing.

Directors Team

The Policy and Development team at Housing Action Illinois advocates for housing policies that ensure affordable and safe housing for all Illinois residents. They coordinate with policymakers, organize community outreach, and drive development initiatives to expand affordable housing options. Additionally, the team manages communication strategies and fundraising efforts to support their mission and amplify their impact.

Policy and Development

The Capacity Building Team at Housing Action Illinois focuses on enhancing the operational effectiveness of member organizations by providing training, technical assistance, and resources. Their efforts help housing counseling agencies, homeless service providers, and affordable housing developers improve service delivery and expand their capacity to support low- and moderate-income households.

Capacity Building Team

The National Service Program Team at Housing Action Illinois manages service initiatives, such as AmeriCorps, to support housing programs across the state. They coordinate with member organizations to place service members, enhance capacity, and address critical housing issues for low- and moderate-income households.

National Service Program Team

This department provides strategic direction and oversight for organizational initiatives.

Leadership Council

This department manages and oversees the VISTA program, ensuring effective implementation and support for participants.

Housing Action Illinois

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Board & advisors

Teams

Directors Team

Policy and Development

Capacity Building Team

National Service Program Team

Leadership Council

VISTA Coordination

Offices

Housing Action Illinois

Org chart

Board & advisors

Teams

Directors Team

Policy and Development

Capacity Building Team

National Service Program Team

Leadership Council

VISTA Coordination

Offices

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