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Works to prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases. Services include:
- Food-borne illness investigations
- Sanitation referrals to Illinois Department of Public Health
- Septic and water well inspections and permitting
- Tanning facility inspections
- Tattoo and body art facility inspections
- Smoke-Free Illinois inspection and enforcement

Offers enhancing accessibility and supporting individuals with mobility challenges by constructing wheelchair ramps and providing AmTryke therapeutic tricycles for those unable to use traditional bicycles. Additionally, the organization contributes to the development of future healthcare professionals by awarding scholarships to students pursuing careers in therapy and facilitating access to medical training equipment and devices that aid in the practice and mastery of medical procedures and treatment administration.

Services for individuals who need help due to a health condition, physical impairment, or are homebound for other reasons. Services include: transportation to non-emergency medical appointments, building wheelchair ramps, modified steps, steps and railings, and running errands or grocery shopping.

Provides free home repairs to eligible homeowners, on the first Saturday in October. Repairs are prioritized to keeping home warm, safe, and dry.

Connects youth and families to resources and support. Navigators help “fill gaps” by helping agencies partner around a common goal or by utilizing flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.

Community Prevention reduces unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. Coordinates existing resources and matches participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

Offers home repairs and improvements necessary for restoring and maintaining safe living conditions and home values. This program is applicable for low-income families, seniors, and those with a disability. Services include interior or exterior work performed to alleviate critical health, life and safety issues or code violations. This includes a change to or repair of materials or components, a reconfiguration of space, a modification for accessibility and interior modifications, installation or extension of plumbing, and mechanical or electrical systems on an existing structure.

Provides zero interest loans for replacements or repairs to roofs, gutters, windows, sidewalks and other concrete, furnaces, hot water heaters, and air conditioners. Some electrical and plumbing work can be provided. Work is completed by licensed contractors.

Program does NOT provide landscaping or tree removal.

Offers home maintenance repairs for elderly homeowners. Including, but not limited to snow removal, lawn mowing, small home repairs, roof repairs, carpentry/electrical/plumbing projects and wheel chair ramps.

**Applications available starting March 1, 2025.**

Offers exterior repairs to porches, minor carpentry, and limited repairs to roofs and siding. Also provides critical home repairs, minor electrical work, and minor plumbing.

Weatherization work provided for windows, gutters, doors, and storm doors.

Provides smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.

Provides accessibility ramps, grab bars, railings and steps, limited flatwork, and limited bathroom modifications.

Unable to help with major renovations, foundations, and HVAC systems.

Serving households up to 80% of HUD Income Guidelines.

HUD Income Guidelines for 2024:

1 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $50,150;

2 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $57,300;

3 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $64,450;

4 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $71,600;

5 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $77,350;

6 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $83,100.

Provides minor home repair services. This includes, but is not limited to, repair on things like, doors, windows, handrail installation, furniture, painting, siding and interior construction that doesn't require licensing (no plumbing or electrical work).

Works to prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases. Services include:
- Food-borne illness investigations
- Sanitation referrals to Illinois Department of Public Health
- Septic and water well inspections and permitting
- Tanning facility inspections
- Tattoo and body art facility inspections
- Smoke-Free Illinois inspection and enforcement

Provides chore services through the Nebraska AD Waiver program including lawn care and snow removal.

Samples residential private water wells for coliform and nitrates upon request of the property owner and refers clients to private labs for more complex well testing. Conducts on-site evaluations of private sewage systems for homeowners. Also licenses private sewage system installers and permits the installation and modification of private sewage systems.

Provided at no cost if furnace is malfunctioning. Income must be at or below 200% of poverty guidelines. Applicant must be a county resident and homeowner. Applications are accepted on a year round basis but funding is limited.

Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to “fill gaps”, either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.

Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

Free home repairs and modifications for low-income homeowners age 60 and over. Services include plumbing, electrical, roofs, gutters, flooring, grab bars, handrails, ramps, tub/shower modifications and other critical repairs.

Work is done by staff, volunteers and trade professionals.

Provides minor home repairs or modifications to rehabilitate substandard homes with an emphasis on health and safety issues. Some typical repairs under this program include, but are not limited to plumbing and electrical upgrades, roof repairs, and new heating systems.

Offers exterior home repairs to homeowners that meet income guidelines, who are unable to make the repairs on their own. Assists with minor improvements like painting, landscaping, exterior door replacements, accessibility improvements, and weatherization of the home and neighborhood beautification. Material costs are covered by no interest loans to the homeowner.