Illinois

Anna’s Story About the EITC

Over several years, the Earned Income Tax Credit helped single-mother Anna to buy a car, a home, and go back to school.

Trisha’s Story About VITA

Trisha is a low-income client turned volunteer tax preparer thanks to the help of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program and her tax site.

Daniela’s Story About VITA

Daniela is a low-income client turned volunteer tax preparer thanks to her tax site and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.

Rockford City Human Services Department’s Story About CSBG

In low-income urban communities, residents often do not have easy access to fresh produce either at grocery stores or from farms and gardens, which can lead to unhealthy lifestyles, obesity and other health issues. In the City of Rockford, Illinois, the City Human Service Department recognized this need...

Nancy’s Story about Health Services

Hear how government health services helped Nancy live with two anuerysms.

Herman’s Story about Housing

Hear how subsidized housing helped Herman afford a place to live after he had brain surgery.

Margaret’s Story About WIC II

Hear how WIC services help Margaret provide adequate nutrition and support to mothers of young children who are experiencing unemployment for the first time.

Margaret’s Story About WIC I

Hear how WIC services enabled Margaret to provide food and other resources to a mother with a chronic illness and her newborn child.

Carolyn’s Story About Community Action Agencies and Federal Workforce Development Programs

I was in my 40’s when my husband of 25 years left me without any resources. While dealing with the emotional devastation of the divorce I also had to worry how I was going to support myself and the two…