Abundant Faith Christian Center - NAMI
Abundant Faith Christian Center - NAMI
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Winnebago County Housing Authority<br />
Linda Cornell, Assistant Executive Director<br />
Public transportation accessible.<br />
Hours: M-F, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (closed 12:00-1:00 pm)<br />
Area Served: Winnebago, Stephenson counties<br />
Services<br />
HOUSING<br />
Description: Winnebago County Housing Authority (WCHA) is committed to providing<br />
safe, decent and affordable housing. WCHA administers Section 8 vouchers and the Hope<br />
IV program.<br />
Housing Choice Voucher Programs: This program is designed to provide low-income<br />
families rent payment assistance and to increase their affordable housing options. While<br />
the rules and regulations for the Housing Choice Voucher Program are determined by the<br />
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), WCHA works with local<br />
families who are eligible for the programs and currently administers over 400 Housing<br />
Choice Vouchers.<br />
Family Self-Sufficiency Programs (FSS): FSS is a HUD program that encourages<br />
communities to develop local strategies to help families that rely on housing voucher<br />
programs to become economically independent and self-sufficient. WCHA partners with<br />
Rockford Housing Authority and a variety of local organization to efficiently operate FSS<br />
grants and help families transition from assisted housing to homeownership.<br />
Neighborhood Network Computer <strong>Center</strong>s: WCHA operates two busy computer centers,<br />
one in the Washington Park Community <strong>Center</strong>, the other at Collier Garden Apartments, a<br />
facility for senior and disabled residents. Both centers offer computer skills training, a<br />
computer lab providing Internet and email access, and standard business and<br />
communication software.<br />
Documents Needed: Birth certificate, proof of income, proof of residency, Social<br />
Security card.<br />
Fees: Housing costs are income-based.<br />
Referral Procedures: By phone, walk-in, website.<br />
YMCA of Bloomington-Normal<br />
602 S. Main Street<br />
Bloomington, IL 61701<br />
(309) 827-6233 Voice<br />
(309) 827-0807 FAX<br />
www.bnymca.org<br />
bwilken@bnymca.org<br />
B. J. Wilken, Executive Director/CEO<br />
Public transportation accessible.<br />
Hours: M-F, 5:30 am - 9:00 pm<br />
Sat, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm (winter hours until 8:00 pm)<br />
Sun, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm<br />
Area Served: McLean County.<br />
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