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Will County Resident Achieves Homeownership Dream through USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Program, Habitat for Humanity, and Illinois Housing Department Authority Collab
CHAMPAIGN, IL, March 5th, 2025 - Homeownership has become an increasingly difficult achievement for many Americans. Will County resident, Candace, was recently able to achieve her dream on Feb 27th, 2025, thanks to a collaboration between four organizations: USDA Rural… [Read More]
Illinois
YMCA Receives a $3.5 Million USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Grant, Making Health and Medicinal Rehabilitation Services More Accessible in Rural Communities
Champaign, IL, Feb 10th, 2025 - YMCAs are widely known for benefitting communities by offering low-cost wellness centers, kids’ programs, community engagement, and more. Rural areas especially suffer from a lack of these services. … [Read More]
Illinois
New YMCA Opens in Ottawa, IL: A Boost for Community Health and Wellness
The city of Ottawa warmly welcomed its new YMCA facility in May 2024; a testament to community investment and local collaboration aimed at promoting health, wellness, and social engagement. This state-of-the-art facility represents a $27.5 million investment in the community,… [Read More]
Illinois