The Scholarship Program is designed to assist people who are low income to attain skills and knowledge to achieve self-sufficiency. The Scholarship Program assists non-traditional students in McLean and Livingston counties with tuition, child care, transportation and books at accredited schools in Illinois. The Education Advocate works with the Bloomington and Normal public schools to provide education assistance to children who are homeless in grades k-12, giving them the fundamentals they need for a successful education. They are assisted in school enrollment, transportation to and from school, school supplies, shoes, clothing backpacks, and referrals for health care. The program supports children's mental and emotional needs by arranging tutoring and enrichment activities like Camp Hope to boost children's self-esteem and improve their social skills.
Children achieve a sense of belonging among their peers.
This program enriches the lives of homeless children by giving them an equal opportunity to achieve success and to use the building blocks of education to create a better future. The Transitional Housing Program provides temporary homes for income eligible people who are homeless or near homeless. Working in connection with the Self-Sufficiency program, residents learn how to set goals for themselves and the steps necessary to meet them. The Mid Central Community Action Housing Team works with families to achieve long-term housing solutions, provides support to families, and oversees the maintenance and upkeep of the units. The program is tailored to meet the individual needs and goals of the participants with case management services.