Blue skies, palm trees, 85 degree weather... There couldn't be a better day to be at Universal Studios, Orlando. I gotta tell ya, I'm really glad were back at one of my top 5 favorite theme parks and Im glad you could come with us as well. Come with us as we explore the [...]
The birth of inspiration begins with a bang. A bang so intense it leaves a mark. A mark not necessarily identifiable by sight or sound but of mind. There's a reason why you are where you are today. Whether good or bad, influence in any shape or form dictates a driving path from birth to [...]
When local employers considered moving to Indiana when their workforces could not find enough housing, the City of Paris worked with IHDA and the Laborers’ Home Development Corporation to develop quality affordable apartments that convinced them to stay. More recently, as demand for affordable housing for seniors has grown, the City benefited from IHDA’s [...]
Remember being a kid? The feeling you had the night before Christmas knowing magic is about to happen? That's exactly how I felt the night before our flight into Orlando International Airport. Granted I hadn't been on an airplane in 10 years, the presence of sheer terror coupled with this childlike bliss was an [...]
IHDA was one of the major funders of Lincoln Park Community Services' (LPCS) newly constructed permanent supportive housing development in Chicago. This 20-unit community supports people who have experienced homelessness by providing affordable housing and critical resources to support their employment, education, mental health, and overall stability. In this video, resident Jose Keegan and [...]
When's the last time you put your phone down and just observed the moment? If you truly think about it, this very moment you're experiencing right now is absolutely perfect. Free from anxiety, sorrow or hardships being present minded and a change of perspective is exactly what I needed.So, we packed our bags and headed [...]
Young couples often confront a variety of challenges, from finishing school to securing appropriate housing for their families. For Illinois residents Cecilia and Alexis, IHDA offered the much needed resources and support to assist them in becoming homeowners. In addition to receiving down payment assistance, these newlyweds illustrate ways that IHDA staff go “above [...]
Community partnerships are a key component to IHDA’s ability to provide affordable housing opportunities in Illinois. Through our collaboration with the Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC,) our joint efforts provide participants like Dewanna Hughes with the financial and supportive services needed for sustainable homeownership. In this video, Dewanna and the staff at HACC [...]
It's summer and the road has taken us back to the Bristol Renaissance Faire. Today I'm on a quest... A quest to find The Best Food At The Bristol Renaissance Faire. We have gotten numerous comments from the awesome people in our community to showcase some of the best eats we can find at [...]
Diversity and inclusion are key values at IHDA and we are proud to offer a unique staff culture where people's differences are embraced and celebrated. We believe that our differences strengthen both our team, and our overall mission to provide affordable housing options to people throughout Illinois. Thank you so much for taking the time [...]
