“We were anxious, upset and close to becoming homeless.” It was a few weeks before Christmas when Cynthia’s landlord told her he was selling the house she and her sister were renting. He said the buyer planned to renovate the home and charge higher rent, so the sisters needed to move. They had just paid [...]
Tour our latest build in Beloit's Merrill Neighborhood! Community Action, Inc.'s Beloit Fresh Start students learn construction skills from the experts as they rehab and build homes through the Merrill Housing Initiative. Join us for an open house as we celebrate the completion of 1312 Nelson Avenue, transforming a vacant lot into a newly constructed [...]
ROCK COUNTY—Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties (CAI) proudly announces an investment of nearly $500,000 from United Way Blackhawk Region (UWBR). “The importance of being a UWBR funded organization goes far beyond the financial resources that UWBR provides to our programs,” says Marc Perry, CAI executive director.“Being a UWBR partner organization speaks to [...]
Life was super rough before Community Action. I was homeless for four years. I had a couple suicide attempts. I was living outside in the snow. My daughter stayed with me but went to her mom’s house at night. I was trying to find an apartment, but I’m covered in tattoos. People see me and [...]