Fourth of July Events in the 52nd District

Family Farm Resource Helpline

All of Illinois is experiencing drought, ranging from "abnormally dry" to "severe drought" on the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Farmers work hard and rely on Mother Nature and the market. These can be stressful times – don’t forget that there are resources available. Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Farm Family Resource Initiative provides a range of resources including a helpline to assist with farmer and farm-related issues that include mental and physical health needs. It’s FREE - call or text 1-833-327-6767.

Hope For Women

Champaign and Urbana to receive Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

• Affordable Housing
• IHDA

CHAMPAIGN – State Senator Paul Faraci and the Illinois Housing Development Authority announced that families, seniors and people with disabilities in Champaign and Urbana will see new and renovated affordable housing options thanks to funding from federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.

“Access to safe and affordable housing is fundamental for all members of our community,” said Faraci (D-Champaign). “This funding represents a significant step toward improving the lives of our residents. By investing in low-income housing initiatives, we are building an environment where everyone can have a place to call home.”

The tax credits will generate an estimated $235 million in private capital to finance the creation and preservation of 1,159 affordable units for low- to moderate-income families, seniors and people with disabilities. The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program was created through the federal Tax Reform Act of 1986. The IRS allocates a certain number of tax credits annually to each state based on population.

Of the 18 affordable housing developments receiving funding, Parker Glen II in Champaign and Steer Place Apartments in Urbana are among the recipients. Thanks to the tax credits, Parker Glen II will construct a new housing development complex and Steer Place Apartments will rehabilitate and modernize the existing 108-unit apartment complex for seniors 55 and older.

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