Program areas at MCCA
All countering domestic violence services are free & confidential. Services are accessed through our 24/7/365 hotline. 4,428 callers were assisted through the 24/7 hotline & 895 survivors (778 adults 117 children) were served, 361 clients were assisted with filing 448 orders of protection in our domestic violence unit with the assistance of our court advocates. We also have an array of comprehensive services for survivors that include a 24/7/365 shelter, transitional housing, medical advocacy, adult therapy, & youth services. Mcca is an Illinois certified domestic violent professionals (icdvp) approved 40 hour training site, 20 hour supervisory site & ceu site. We continue to provide quality trauma informed services while prioritizing survivor safety.
Next step financial opportunity center has hud certified housing counselors, certified financial & employment coaches, & income supports. We provide bundled services to ensure financial & housing stability. Funding sources: hud, csbg, lisc, state farm, neighborworks america, banks, faith based organizations, & donors. We provided coaching to over 1,060 customers; 39 achieved higher eduction, 322 w/ rental assistance w/ 297 avoiding eviction, 24 w/ utility assistance, 110 became homeowners, 26 increased income, 19 increased net worth, 28 increased credit scores & 11 found jobs. Pre-& post purchase counseling provides information on budgeting & ratios, payment preparation, & home maintenance. Workshops: homebuyers club, money matters, resume & interview skills, & career exploration.
Mayors manor is permanent supportive housing w/ 26-efficiency apartments for previously homeless disabled individuals that ends homelessness & provides them a "family". Onsite staff provide case management, help residents thrive through teaching independent life skills, budgeting, self care, & by offering Community engagement activities. Volunteers work w/ staff to provide activities like crafts, movies, meals, & coffee chats in the Community room. Local nonprofits, healthcare facilities, police & fire departments come in to teach about better health & saftety. We have partnered with midwest food bank & a local church to provide groceries for our onsite food pantry. Residents visit a local foodbank to collect the toiletries that are needed for their basic needs.