Do you need affordable housing?
We’re Here to Help!
Northern Illinois Regional Affordable Community Housing (NI ReACH), believes that having a safe, stable home is something everyone deserves. We work with local, state, and federal organizations to provide homes and supportive services to the families and communities we serve.
NI ReACH administers programs for both Winnebago County Housing Authority and Boone County Housing Authority.
Step 1
Review Housing Options
NI ReACH (Northern Illinois Regional Affordable Community Housing) has several housing options available, so finding one that fits your family’s needs is step one. Learn about each of our programs and their basic eligibility requirements.
Step 2
Apply for Housing
We know that applying for housing can be stressful, but we are here to help. To start the process, complete our pre-application. After 10 business days, you’ll be assigned a wait list number to track your application.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Names, birthdates, and Social Security numbers of all members of your household
- Income information
Step 3
Check Your Status
Your number on the wait list is affected by your needs, the needs of others in the community, and the availability of housing. Once your application is processed, you’ll be able to log in to track your status on the wait list.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Last Name
- Last four digits of your Social Security number
Why is Affordable Housing Important?
A safe, stable home in a supportive community offers more than a place to live – it inspires hope and achievement. With affordable housing, families can thrive and focus on their futures. It reduces unimaginable stress, which improves physical and mental health. Through our housing and other support programs, residents achieve more in school and jobs, develop a sense of pride, and find a sense of belonging and community.
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Featured Communities
We maintain extremely high standards for our communities with the goal of redefining perceptions about affordable housing. Here are just a few!
D’Agnolo Garden Apartments in Rockton, IL features lovely 1-bedroom unites on acres of park within a couple miles of banks, stores, restaurants and pharmacies.
Located at 1050 West Galena Avenue in Freeport, the Brewster Apartments have 64 1-bedroom apartments.
The Champion Park Homes are located within the Washington Park Neighborhood just five blocks from the NI ReACH Central office and a couple of miles off Bypass 20 for fast transportation throughout the community.
About NIReACH
At Northern Illinois ReACH, we create vibrant neighborhoods, fight blight in our communities, and address the negative impacts of poverty. While we are known for our housing programs, we actively develop and participate in initiatives to support growth and learning toward self-sufficiency for our residents and others. We’ve earned a reputation for innovation and are often looked to as leaders in affordable housing.
Lets get social!
The National Alliance on Mental Illness will hold a Path to Recovery Zoom event at 7:00 pm on 10/05/21.
Holistic therapies are personalized, non-medical methods of treatment that assist with symptom management on the journey of recovery. Learn from firsthand accounts of individuals practicing holistic therapies in their lives. Register in advance for this virtual webinar: tinyurl.com/pathtorecoverynamini
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Holistic therapies are personalized, non-medical methods of treatment that assist with symptom management on the journey of recovery. Things like lack of sleep, poor diet, and emotional stress are all...
The United Way of Rock River Valley's 211 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers with free information and referrals for community services within Ogle and Winnebago counties.
Available 24/7, simply dial 2-1-1 to connect to trained staff and volunteers who will listen to your situation and quickly refer you to the most appropriate source of assistance. The network supports multilingual services such as Spanish, Manadarin Chinese, and more. United Way 211 is also available by calling (888) 865-9903 and visiting findhelp211.org.
United Way 211 offers information on a broad range of services, including:
rent assistance
food banks
affordable housing
health resources
child care
after-school programs
elderly care
financial literacy
job training programs
www.unitedwayrrv.org/211
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"I feel really blessed from the help I've gotten. I can't say enough about how nice they are down at 211. They're so kind. They don't make you feel shameful."—211 caller About 211 Individuals and fa...
Congratulations to Goodwill of Northern Illinois for their LifeLaunch program, one of only 10 programs in the nation to receive the grant.
The program helps young persons who have had run-ins with the law to return to the work force, through the use of mock job interviews to help develop interview skills.
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news from Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois
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news from Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois
Family Support Group
The Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Program (COAR) is inviting you to participate in a free Family Support Group. This group will allow loved ones of those struggling with addiction to find a safe place of their own to discuss the common struggles of loving someone with an addiction.
Their Support Group will cover these topics:
 Learning about the disease of addiction
 How addiction can affect the family unit
 The addiction recovery process
 How to find support for yourself and your loved one
 Setting healthy boundaries
 Communication and building trust
When: 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 5pm-6pm
Where: CrownPoint 1225 E. 2nd St. (Corner of 2nd and Belvidere
Rd.). Enter in Door B.
For any questions, please contact one of their team members:
Jessica Perillo 815-708-4123 jperillo@boonehealth.org
Allie Carlstrom 815-708-4950 acarlstrom@boonehealth.org
News and Events
Housing Choice Voucher Project-Based Funding Assistance Winnebago County Housing Authority 3617 Delaware Street Rockford, Illinois 61101 The Winnebago Housing Authority (WCHA) (dba NI ReACH) is issuing a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) from experienced rental housing providers to receive Project-Based assistance for rehabilitation and/or new construction. The housing must be located within Winnebago and Stephenson […]
April 13, 2021 NI ReACH will be holding a Public Hearing at 10:00 am on May 19th, 2021 on Zoom to discuss our proposed Moving to Work Plan, which will be transmitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in June 2021. The proposed MTW plan focuses on incentivizing landlords to participate in […]
In June, 2021, NI ReACH will apply for Moving to Work (MTW) designation from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). MTW designation permits the organization to test innovative solutions for improving housing programs and services. NI ReACH has put together a plan which describes our proposal to participate in MTW Cohort #4, which […]
Champion Park Homes represented NI ReACH’s first mixed-finance program for Winnebago County Housing Authority. Through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) sponsored by the Winnebago Homes Association (the organization’s nonprofit development arm), the $40 million deal tore down the 75 homes and rebuilt 104 new homes along with new roads, drainage, city water, street […]
