Mid Central Community Action

Street Address:
1301 W Washington St
Bloomington, IL 61701


Phone: 309-834-9240
Fax: 309-828-8811
Website: www.mccainc.org

John Burrill, Executive Director

Contact Name: John Burrill
Phone: 309-834-9240
Fax: 309-828-8811
Email: johnb@mccainc.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 41    Part Time: 25

Background
Mid Central Community Action was incorporated in 1965 and achieved NeighborWorks(r) America Chartered Member status in 2004. Primary housing related services offered by the organization are down-payment and closing cost assistance, budget and credit counseling, single family construction and rehabilitation. Mid Central Community Action also operates a small business loan program to spur economic development and job creation. With a total staff of 60 people, the agency delivers a broad range of other services, including case management for clients who are homeless, provided in the context of a multi-family project opened in 2002, as well as in nine transitional homes. Advocacy and outreach to seniors in one of counties in the agency's service area, and comprehensive countering domestic violence services including a shelter in the other county. More than 5000 families are served annually in energy assistance programs and home weatherization. ".

Mission
MCCA's mission is "Promoting safe and stable families, neighborhoods and communities

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $5,142,790

 Lines of Business
  • Asset and Property Management

  • Community Based Economic Development

  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Lending and Loan Portfolio Management

  • Real Estate Development


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Campaign for Home Ownership
  • NeighborWorks Rural Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 103 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 1 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 38 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 35 rental units.
  • Invested $ in the community through Mid Central Community Action's revolving loan fund, which leveraged $4,004,224 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $4,004,224.

    • Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Leadership Training

  •  Small Business Development

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Down-payment Assistance

  •  Foreclosure Prevention Training

  •  IDA Savings Program

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Energy Conservation Programs

  •  Home Safety and Security

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Housing for Homeless

  •  Rental Housing

  •  Transitional Housing for Homeless Families


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Dennis ArnoldBoard MemberResident  
    Anne BourgeoisBoard MemberLocal Government  
    John ButlerBoard MemberCounty Government CPA
    Jason ChambersBoard SecretaryLocal Government  
    Mark KotteBoard MemberLocal Government  
    Lori ManningBoard PresidentBusiness  
    Steven McCoinBoard TreasurerBusiness CPA
    Kimberly McCormickBoard MemberResident  
    Alfredo R OlivarezBoard MemberBusiness CPA
    Laurie PetersonBoard MemberBusiness  
    Gayle RogersBoard MemberResident  
    Timothy ShaferBoard MemberCounty Government  
    Rev James SimsBoard MemberResident  
    Cranston SparksBoard Vice PresidentBusiness  
    Catherine E SpitzBoard MemberBusiness Human Resources

    About the NeighborWorks ® Network
    The NeighborWorks® network is a nationwide network of more than 240 community development organizations working in nearly 4358 urban, suburban and rural communities across America. These organizations engage in revitalization strategies that strengthen communities and transform lives. In the last five years alone, NeighborWorks® organizations have generated more than $8.5 billion in reinvestment and helped more than 500,000 families of modest means purchase or improve their homes or secure safe, decent rental or mutual housing.

    NeighborWorks ® America Contact Information
    District:  North Central
    Name:  Diana Mitchell
    Phone:  816-714-1211
    Toll-Free:  800-823-1428
    Fax:  816-714-1291
    Email:  dmitchell@nw.org