Housing Authority of Cook County

12/28/2020

In the time of social distancing and virtual schooling, the digital divide threatens the ability of all children to learn and excel at school. HACC is dedicated to bridging that divide, and has committed over $450,000 in CARES Act money to cover the cost of broadband internet access for 1,200 families with children in school for the entire 2020-21 school year.

The Human Services department also followed up with participants to determine whether or not each of their children had access to an e-learning device. To fill that need, HACC distributed 900 Chromebooks to K-12 students. These Chromebooks are a permanent gift to families, ensuring that students and their families continue to have access to the economic, educational, and social opportunities that home computers offer.

12/25/2020

Wishing you peace, love, and joy this holiday season. From the Housing Authority of Cook County.

12/17/2020

Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

Hospitality workers, let The Partnership and City of Chicago – Government get you back to work. Get connected to resume writing, interview preparation, occupational training, and job placement support by texting ChiServes to 474747, calling (312) 281-7925, or visit http://chiserves.com

12/11/2020

Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

Are you having problems related to evictions, unpaid property taxes or consumer debt? Connect with the Cook County Government Legal Aid service at http://cookcountylegalaid.org or call (855) 956-5763.

12/11/2020

Housing Choice Partners

Applications close today. Calling all residents of suburban Cook County! If you a suburban Cook County resident facing COVID-19 financial hardship due to a loss of income go here https://fund.uptogether.org/suburbancookcountyfund and find out about the Resident Cash Assistance Program and find out if you are eligible.

12/08/2020

Chi Serves 2

ChiServes: Helping You Get Back To Work
Get connected to the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership's career development network. The Partnership’s network offers career coaching and workforce development services, including resume writing, interview preparation, occupational training, and job placement.

Restaurant and hospitality workers, your skills are valuable. We can help you find a job and advance your career.

12/08/2020

We are excited the Cook County COVID-19 Resident Cash Assistance program has been extended from 12/7 to 12/11, funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Resident Cash Assistance Program will provide a one-time payment of $600 to eligible households to address impacts from COVID-19. Income must be at or below 250% of the federal poverty level prior to March 1, 2020. Go here https://fund.uptogether.org/suburbancookcountyfund for details.

12/07/2020

Toni Preckwinkle

President Toni Preckwinkle announces an extension of Cook County's COVID-19 Resident Cash Assistance Program.

President Preckwinkle will be joined by Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya, Ebony Scott; Partnership Director of the Family Independence Initiative, Sam Toia; President of the Illinois Restaurant Association, Tanya Triche; Vice Pr

12/07/2020

Flu vaccination can reduce the burden of flu illnesses on our medical systems so they can focus on patients with COVID-19. There’s still time to get vaccinated! Make a plan to get vaccinated during National Influenza Vaccination Week. For more information, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/prevention.htm

11/30/2020

Cook County Department of Public Health

In addition to physical distance and hand washing, a simple face covering can help #Slowthespread of #COVID19. My masks protects you. Your mask protects me.
@IDPH

11/26/2020

Happy Thanksgiving! From us at the Housing Authority of Cook County.

11/24/2020

Housing Action Illinois

Housing Action Illinois

Cook county has launched a new initiative to help residents resolve eviction, foreclosure, debt & deed issues. The program provides legal aid, case management, mediation, & pre-court services at no cost.

Visit http://cookcountylegalaid.org or call (855) 956-5763.

11/24/2020

Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing

Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing

There has been a new update to the Eviction Moratorium. Join us for this training on Facebook Live to know your rights and the eviction process.

For more information, you can reach LCBH at 312.347.7600 or go to rentervention.com.

This training is presented by Legal Aid Chicago Uptown People's Law Center Westside Justice Center Rentervention and Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing

11/19/2020

Today is the last day to apply to the Vera Yates wait list for one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4) bedroom and (5) bedroom standard and accessible units located at 1055 Berkeley, Ford Heights, IL 60411 for persons 18 years of age and older. Please apply before 4:00p.m.

🔹For more information about this wait list opening CLICK HERE: https://buff.ly/3kakcfP

🔹To apply, please log onto the HACC’s website at www.thehacc.org and from HACC’s homepage click on the link “See Our Open Waitlists.” Under Affordable Multi-Family Housing, the applicant must select Vera Yates Homes (VYH) and then select “Applicant/Resident login” to begin the online- application for housing.

🔹Contact [email protected] with any issues or questions.

11/13/2020

Thanks to a joint effort with Top Box Foods, our Executive Director Richard Monocchio, HACC staff, and volunteers. They provided fresh groceries today to residents living in HACC communities throughout south suburban Cook County. #OneCookCounty #suburbanstrong

11/13/2020

Voucher Holders—We want your feedback!

A group of voucher holders and housing advocates led by the Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance and Housing Choice Partners have been working together to fight discrimination against voucher holders and to break down barriers to using your voucher.

Please click the link to take the survey before it closes on 11/19/2020 - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/69HTMW2

To thank you for your time there will be a raffle for 2 prepaid debit cards worth $50 for those who take the survey. (NOTE: you must include your contact info at the end of the survey to be entered into the raffle).

11/11/2020

Thank you all for your service! Past, present and future.

11/09/2020

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) Affordable Multi-Family Housing will open the wait list for one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4) bedroom and (5) bedroom standard and accessible units located at 1055 Berkeley, Ford Heights, IL 60411 for persons 18 years of age and older.

🔴Pre-Applications will be available online beginning Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Pre-applications will be available to be submitted electronically through the website; the wait list will remain open until Thursday November 19, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.

◼️For more information about this wait list opening CLICK HERE: https://buff.ly/3kakcfP

◼️To apply, please log onto the HACC’s website at www.thehacc.org and from HACC’s homepage click on the link “See Our Open Waitlists.” Under Affordable Multi-Family Housing, the applicant must select Vera Yates Homes (VYH) and then select “Applicant/Resident login” to begin the online- application for housing.

◼️Contact [email protected] with any issues or questions.

11/05/2020

Voucher Holders—We want your feedback!

Your feedback can help improve the experience of voucher holders in Cook County.
A group of voucher holders and housing advocates led by the Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance (@chicagofairhousing) and Housing Choice Partners (@HCPIllinois) have been working together to fight discrimination against voucher holders and to break down barriers to using your voucher. Please click the link to take the survey before it closes on 11/19/2020 - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/69HTMW2 to make sure your voice is heard and to help identify solutions to issues you may have faced when using a voucher. Your responses will be kept anonymous.

To thank you for your time there will be a raffle for 2 prepaid debit cards worth $50 for those who take the survey. (NOTE: you must include your contact info at the end of the survey to be entered into the raffle).

11/05/2020

More Cook County residents are qualified to get help paying their light and gas bills than ever before! Check out the new, expanded income guidelines to see if you qualify. Go here: www.cedaorg.net/pre-app

11/04/2020

Need help getting back on your feet? The Cook County COVID-19 Resident Cash Assistance program offers our resident cash assistance program starting Oct 26 through November 6. Go here https://fund.uptogether.org/suburbancookcountyfund for details. #OneCookCounty

11/02/2020

Today is the last day to apply to the Housing Choice Voucher wait list. The wait list application will close today at 4:30p.m. To apply please visit: https://buff.ly/3ekGR7M

🔵If you are having issues with your registration, such as getting an invalid account error, CLICK HERE: https://buff.ly/3kBJW5z for step by step instructions. The attachment has step by step instructions on how to troubleshoot along with registration and application instructions.

🔵If you have questions about the HCV program or need assistance with registration, please email [email protected] or call 312-517-2388. If you are contacting us by email, you must include the following information:

Full name
Last 4 of your social
Email address
Full mailing address
Phone number
Details of your exact issue

10/30/2020

New senior housing in development Broadview, IL coming in 2021. The Housing Authority of Cook County will be subsidizing 18 out of 70 units.

10/29/2020

Metropolitan Family Services

Metropolitan Family Services

In case you missed it: Housing Authority of Cook County is opening its Housing Choice Voucher waitlist for the first time since 2001! Apply online at myportal.thehacc.org. For more information contact HACC at (312)-517-2388 or [email protected].
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10/28/2020

You still have time to apply to the Housing Choice Voucher wait list! Monday, November 2, 2020, is the last day to apply to the wait list. Apply today! Click here: https://buff.ly/3e4ZegJ

🔵If you are having issues with your registration, such as getting an invalid account error, CLICK HERE: https://buff.ly/3kBJW5z for step by step instructions. The attachment has step by step instructions on how to troubleshoot along with registration and application instructions.

🔵If you have questions about the HCV program or need assistance with registration, please email [email protected] or call 312-517-2388.

10/28/2020

Calling all residents of suburban Cook County! If you a suburban Cook County resident facing COVID-19 financial hardship due to a loss of income, go here ChiCookWorks.org/CountyCARES and find out about the Cook County COVID-19 Recovery Job Training and Placement program. #OneCookCounty #SuburbanStrong

10/27/2020

Stressed about utility bills during the pandemic? CEDA can help! The LIHEAP program helps pay a portion of your gas and electric bills, so you can focus on more important things. Learn more: https://www.cedaorg.net/find-services/gas-and-electric/ ● #OneCookCounty

10/27/2020

Metropolitan Family Services

FREE #COVID19 testing across the city! This Thursday, 10/29, our #Midway Center is hosting a walk-up only testing day. Check the flyer for more permanent locations, including near our #North Center (Prieto Elementary, 2231 N Central) and #Calumet Center (Gately Park, 744 E 103rd).
- Test is a non-painful mouth swab, results within 72 hours
- Insurance accepted but not required
- Pre-registration recommended but not required

10/26/2020

We are excited the Cook County COVID-19 Resident Cash Assistance program has launched, funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Resident Cash Assistance Program will provide a one-time payment of $600 to eligible households to address impacts from COVID-19. Income must be at or below 250% of the federal poverty level prior to March 1, 2020.
Click here: https://fund.uptogether.org/suburbancookcountyfund for details.

10/26/2020

The Housing Choice Voucher can help you with your monthly rent while giving your family the flexibility to choose where you live. Apply for a voucher for suburban Cook County today: https://buff.ly/3e5Jnic. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! #CookCounty #AffordableHousing

10/26/2020

Cook County Equity Town Hall: Vendor Diversity and Inclusion Edition

Cook County Equity Town Hall: Vendor Diversity and Inclusion Edition

Join us for a discussion about the County's commitment to increasing vendor diversity & the challenges business face in our pandemic climate

10/23/2020

HACC delivers fresh food and produce to residents in Park Forest, Chicago Heights, and Harvey, IL. Thank you Top Box Foods and Greater Chicago Food Depository ! #onecookcounty

10/23/2020

Join Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and M/WBE advocates for a town hall to discuss the County's commitment to increasing vendor diversity, the unique challenges businesses are facing in our pandemic climate, and how Cook County can support and increase vendor diversity and inclusion.

RSVP: http://vendordiversitytownhall.eventbrite.com

10/21/2020

Today’s rental housing market is tougher than ever, and renters are feeling the crunch. The Housing Authority of Cook County is here to help. With a Housing Choice Voucher, low-income families can get help on their monthly rental payments while retaining the freedom to choose where they live. Visit myportal.thehacc.org to learn more and apply.

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10/21/2020

Top Box Foods

Attention volunteers! We need your help this Friday distributing healthy groceries to Housing Authority of Cook County residents! Join us in Robbins, Harvey, and Park Forest from 9am-1pm to support your community with just a few hours of your time. Sign Up Link in comments!

Email [email protected] with questions or for sign up help.
#volunteer #community #neighborshelpingneighbors