Description:

Offers affordable housing for low-income veterans and their families. Housing options include apartments, rental housing, and lease-to-own single-family homes.

Eligibility:

- Must be a US veteran and Lake County resident

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

Set program fee: $750 per month; deposit and first month rent required

Intake Process:

Call to schedule a phone intake interview

Documents required:
- Varies on a case-by-case basis

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

Donations to rehabilitate vacant properties to prepare for lease.

Please call or visit website to make a donation.

Volunteer Opportunities:

1. Veteran Housing Volunteer: Volunteer crews or individuals are needed to rehab vacant properties. Finished housing units will be available for lease at below-market rental rates to low-to-moderate income Lake County, IL residents. (US Military Veterans with children are a priority for housing.)

2. Youth & Family Services Volunteer: Food Pantry!€”Annual Holiday Basket Giveaway during December. Volunteers are needed to sort groceries and pack holiday baskets for Lake County families in need. Youth volunteers are welcome.

3. Annual Anti-Poverty Walk: On the 1st Saturday in May, volunteers load and unload tables and chairs, set up & break down tents, and check in walkers at registration. Other volunteers are needed along the 5K route to man water stops and finish-line concession stands

Contact Name for Volunteer Opportunities: Kathy Brown at kathy.brown@caplakecounty.org

Legal Status:

Private, Non-Profit

Date of Official Change:

November 5, 2024

Related Resource