An Equal Opportunity Program
Housing Counseling assists individuals and families in becoming mortgage ready through pre-purchase homebuyer education and one-on-one case management.
Households that need financial assistance for unexpected large expenses such as emergency home repair, vehicle repairs, and/or employment-related expenses.
We offer one and two bedroom apartments in the cities of Beatrice (Valley Heights I and Valley Heights II) and Odell (Valley Heights II). We have apartments for individuals and families, 62+ years of age or disabled on a fixed income. Rents are based on 30% of the tenant’s monthly income. Rental assistance is available.
We offer two and three bedroom apartments in the cities of Fairbury (Valley Heights I), Osceola (Midtown Apartments), Fairmont (Sixth Avenue Apartments), Exeter (Eagle Apartments), Rising City (Shady Elm Apartments) and Bellwood (Derby Apartments). Income restrictions apply and rental assistance is available. Rents are based on 30% of the tenant’s monthly income.
Volunteers, community groups, and local businesses donate time, material, food, toys, skills, and love. Which are used in a variety of seasonal holiday projects.
If you are in need of assistance or would like more information regarding the programs, please reach out to your local Coordinator.
Our Vision
Equity
Respect
Hope
Excellence
Community
Caring
Innovation
Opportunity
Integrity
Individuals served in 2023
Individuals received nutritious food in 2023 to assist with food security
Programs offered by BVCA in 2023
Individuals were employed by BVCA in 2023
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Clinic – Fairbury
Women Infants and Children (WIC) Clinic – Crete
Immunization Clinics – Fairbury
Women Infants and Children (WIC) Clinic – Geneva
Immunization Clinics – Geneva
Immunization Clinics – Crete
Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
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