HELPING PEOPLE. CHANGING LIVES.
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HELPING PEOPLE. CHANGING LIVES.
HELPING PEOPLE. CHANGING LIVES. 2015 Achievements Provided $769,16.27 in direct client assistance Awarded $138,050.84 in postsecondary and vocational scholarships to 60 recipients Served over 150,000 households through Energy Assistance and Conservation programs Weatherized 2,180 homes Distributed over $30,000,000 in food assistance through the WIC program Provided counseling services to 1,626 housing clients 674 homeowners saved $14,225,621.00 in mortgage assistance The Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc. (CEDA) is one of the largest private, nonprofit Community Action Agencies in the country serving Cook County , Illinois residents. It is CEDA’s mission to work in partnership with communities to empower individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life. In order to achieve its mission, CEDA has established numerous community partnerships and collaborations as part of its service delivery model. Programs and Services: CEDA offers over thirty programs and services in the areas of children and family services, community and economic development, education, emergency assistance, employment and training, energy conservation and services, health and nutrition, housing and senior services. Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) CEDA is the largest of 40 Community Action Agencies (CAA) in Illinois. Service Area: Cook County, Illinois For more information visit: www.cedaorg.net Connect with us: www.cedaorg.net Auto Repair Assistance Dental Care Assistance Family Nutrition Scholarship Programs Vision Assistance Educational Talent Search (ETS) Multi-Family Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program ComEd Residential Hardship Program Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Peoples Gas Share the Warmth Program Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Illinois Foreclosure Prevention and Cook County Mediation Programs Transitional Housing for Families and Honorably Discharged Veterans 567 W. Lake Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 782-CEDA (2332) Toll Free: (800) 571-CEDA (2332) HELPING PEOPLE. CHANGING LIVES. Family Support and Community Engagement Programs 695 clients served - PY 2015 $769,168.27 funds provided in Direct Client Assistance FY 2015 60 scholarships awarded $138,050.84 awarded in post-secondary and vocational scholarships *Figures as of 12.1. 2015 - Programs extended through March 31, 2016 FSACE works to help stabilize and support families and individuals on a path to self-sufficiency. Offering a range of services to Suburban Cook County residents, which assist low-income people in attaining skills, knowledge and the resources necessary to achieve self-sufficiency. The program may also provide direct client assistance to help remove barriers to self-sufficiency. Clients must sign and comply with a service agreement to be eligible for direct client assistance. Programs and Services: Auto Repair Program Dental Care Program Employment Program Family Nutrition Program Family Support and Case Management Service Area: Housing Financial Counseling and Rental Assistance Suburban Cook County, Illinois Scholarship Program Funding Source: Illinois Department of Commerce Trade Skills Program Vision Care Program Program Eligibility: To be eligible for FSACE, you must be a resident of suburban Cook County, be able to provide documentation of need, and meet income guidelines (125% of the federal poverty level). For more information visit: www.cedaorg.net Connect with us: www.cedaorg.net 567 W. Lake Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 782-CEDA (2332) Toll Free: (800) 571-CEDA (2332) HELPING PEOPLE. CHANGING LIVES. Educational Talent Search (ETS) ETS identifies and assists individuals who have the potential to succeed in higher education achieve their educational goals. Educational Talent Search (ETS) is an academic outreach program designed to identify qualified youth with potential for education at the postsecondary level and encourage them to complete secondary school and undertake a program of postsecondary education. 518 Participants - PY2015 Service Area: Programs and Services: Academic Advising Career Exploration Financial Aid Workshops Assistance with College Admission South suburban Cook County, Illinois ACT Prep Information Funding Source: Time Management Strategies United States Department of Education Program Eligibility: To be eligible for ETS, you must be between the ages of 11-27, enrolled at a participating school in south suburban Cook County, and meet income guidelines (125% of the federal poverty level). College Tours Test Taking and Study Skills Self Esteem Building Individualized Action Plan Main Office: Markham Courthouse 16501 S. Kedzie Parkway Markham IL 60428 Phone:(708) 232-4200 For more information visit: www.cedaorg.net Connect with us: www.cedaorg.net 567 W. Lake Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 782-CEDA (2332) Toll Free: (800) 571-CEDA (2332) HELPING PEOPLE. CHANGING LIVES. Energy Services Program 181,930 households served PY 2015 $86,086,989.00 in LIHEAP Direct Client Assistance PY 2015 33,000 households enrolled in PIPP PY 2015 $32,670,589.00 total PIPP grants applied PY 2014 $4,946,252.29 total ComEd Residential Special Hardship Program grants applied PY 2015 $832,891.75 total Peoples Gas Share the Warmth Program grants applied PY 2015 CEDA’s Energy Services Program is the largest in Illinois serving over 150,000 households per year. We assist eligible Cook County residents with their home heating and cooling energy costs as well as heating systems repair or replacement. The following programs are available: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), ComEd Residential Special Hardship, Peoples Gas Share the Warmth, and Furnace Assistance. Programs and Services: For an updated list of available Energy Services programs please contact the CEDA Hotline at (800) 571-CEDA (2332) Service Area: Cook County, Illinois Funding Sources: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Illinois Department of Commerce Program Eligibility: To be eligible for LIHEAP you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and have a household income at or below 150% of federal poverty guidelines. Households with zero-incomes and/or household members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or certain needs-tested Veterans benefits may also be eligible for energy assistance. ComEd Residential Special Hardship is available to residential ComEd customers with household incomes up to 250% of federal poverty guidelines who demonstrate a hardship. Peoples Gas customers who are having trouble paying their bills and meet household income guidelines (at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines) may be eligible for a matching grant through the Share the Warmth Program. For more information call: (800) 571-CEDA (2332) Connect with us: www.cedaorg.net 567 W. Lake Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 782-CEDA (2332) Toll Free: (800) 571-CEDA (2332) HELPING PEOPLE. CHANGING LIVES. Housing Services Program 1,626 clients served - PY 2015 $14,225,621.00 funds saved in mortgage assistance 102 Extremely low and severely low income families placed in permanent housing 53 Homeless Male Veterans and Families were placed in transitional housing CEDA’s Housing Counseling Program delivers comprehensive counseling services to homebuyers, homeowners, very-low to moderate income renters and the homeless in Cook County, Illinois. The CEDA Housing Department is a counseling program designed to educate, inform, assess, listen, and find creative ways to empower families and individuals in acquiring and maintaining affordable housing. Shelter services include homeless male veterans and families transitioning from homelessness to transitional housing located in Chicago Heights, IL and western suburban Cook County. Service Area: Cook County, Illinois Funding Sources: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Illinois Housing Development Authority Town of Cicero Program Eligibility: Programs and Services: Counseling services in the areas of: ▪▪ pre- and post- purchase counseling ▪▪ foreclosure prevention and mortgage default counseling ▪▪ rental and homeless prevention counseling Permanent Housing for extremely low and severely low-income families Transitional Housing for Homeless Individuals and Families Transitional Housing for Homeless, Honorably Discharged Veterans The Housing Department serves the extremely low to moderate income families and individuals. For pre- and post- purchase counseling, foreclosure prevention and mortgage default counseling, and rental and homeless prevention counseling there are no income limits. Anyone needing housing assistance can receive counseling services. Special restrictions apply to the transitional housing and permanent housing programs. For more information visit: www.cedaorg.net Connect with us: www.cedaorg.net 567 W. Lake Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 782-CEDA (2332) Toll Free: (800) 571-CEDA (2332) HELPING PEOPLE. CHANGING LIVES. Weatherization Program CEDA’s Weatherization Program provides solutions to reduce energy costs and make homes more energy efficient for eligible residents in Cook County, Illinois. 2,180 units weatherized in PY 2015 We install energy saving measures to increase home performance, reduce energy and save money for our clients. We do this through inspections, insulation, and air sealing. Our services are performed at no cost to eligible applicants depending on the program. The Multi-family program requires a 50% contribution of mechanical costs. Service Area: Cook County, Illinois Programs and Services: Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) Multi-Family Weatherization Assistance Program Funding Sources: Department of Commerce Program Eligibility: If a household’s combined income for the 30 days prior to application is at or below 150% or 200% of federal poverty guidelines, they may be eligible to receive weatherization assistance. Weatherization is a one-time program by address. Homeowners that move into a home that has not been weatherized since 9/30/1994 are eligible for weatherization if they meet the programmatic guidelines. Clients are eligible for weatherization at a new address if it has not been previously weatherized. For more information call: (800) 571-CEDA (2332) Connect with us: www.cedaorg.net 567 W. Lake Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 782-CEDA (2332) Toll Free: (800) 571-CEDA (2332) HELPING PEOPLE. CHANGING LIVES. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program WIC is a nutrition education, intervention and prevention program for pregnant, breastfeeding and post-partum women, infants, and children under age five. Over 50,000 clients served in 2015 WIC provides individual assessment and vouchers for nutritious foods. CEDA WIC operates 19 neighborhood based clinics and supports over 50,000 moms and babies in Chicago and suburban Cook County. WIC is partnered with the Chicago Botanic Gardens to increase exposure and promote the benefits of fresh produce to WIC clients. Service Area: Cook County, Illinois Funding Source: United States Department of Agriculture Program Eligibility: To be eligible for WIC, you must either be pregnant; be breastfeeding; have had a baby in the past six months; or have a child or infant younger than five years old. You must also have a health or nutrition risk and meet income guidelines (185% of the federal poverty level). Programs and Services: Health and Growth Assessment Vouchers for Nutritious Foods Breastfeeding Education and Counseling Individual Counseling Group Education Sessions Health Referrals Breastfeeding Classes Breastfeeding Support Groups Breastfeeding Support Helpline Immunization Review and Referral Link to Early Intervention Services Link to the Family Case Management Program Voter Registration Applications Parents, legal guardians or caretakers who have medical and financial responsibility for a child may apply for WIC benefits. For more information visit: www.cedaorg.net Connect with us: www.cedaorg.net 567 W. Lake Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 782-CEDA (2332) Toll Free: (800) 571-CEDA (2332)