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25-26 Chicago 400 Alliance - Housing Action Corps
 
 
 
The three Chicago 400 Alliance VISTAs will serve with the Chicago 400 Alliance in Chicago, IL from August 2025-2026. The Chicago 400 Alliance is part of Housing Action Corps, an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. Housing Action Corps members receive custom training, support, and networking opportunities in housing and community development, in addition to the traditional benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA. Learn more: housingactionil.org/americorps. The Chicago 400 Alliance is a campaign to address the crisis caused by public conviction registries and housing banishment laws—led by people with past convictions who are experiencing homelessness because of these laws. The Chicago 400 Alliance includes victim advocates, housing advocates, recovery providers, social service agencies, and policymakers who have witnessed how these laws undermine individual and community safety. Together, we build civic empowerment, connect people to resources, and organize for policy change. There are three main projects our VISTAs will complete during their year of service with us that are explained in the Member Duties section below. Each position will focus most of their time on one of the project areas as opposed to all leading the completion of all three. Applicants are encouraged to apply if they are interested in any of these three projects. Our ideal candidates will have 2-4 years experience developing or implementing projects relating to one of these areas, as well as experience with volunteer management, social work, and/or community organizing. They will be reliable, proactive, and detailed, as well as demonstrate the collaboration skills needed to contribute to a team-oriented campaign. Applicants should be motivated to work in a range of organizing contexts, invested in improving systems and outcomes, energized by working with others, and excited to learn new skills. This position offers a $500 monthly housing stipend.
 
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Member Duties : Members of the Chicago 400 Alliance face unemployment, physical and mental health crises, disability, substance use issues, and safety concerns. By connecting them to resources, a support network, and civic engagement opportunities, we aim to help break the cycle of poverty and empower those most affected to advocate for policy change. The Chicago 400 Alliance VISTAs will: 1) Design a recruitment drive at Chicago police stations, train members as leaders and recruiters, assist with help desk calls, and enhance our outreach systems to improve campaign structure and communication. 2) Build the campaign media archives, establish protocols for members to document their experiences with the criminal legal system, guide members in creating images and video, and produce social media content. 3) Streamline and update our campaign CRM, as well as use GIS mapping, to document the housing experiences of people who are recently released from prison.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Stipend ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  $500 Housing Stipend ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Housing ,  Ex-Offender Reentry ,  Homelessness . 
 
Skills :
Computers/Technology ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Team Work ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Community Organization . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
25-26 Chicago 400 Alliance - Housing Action Corps
Program Start/End Date
08/26/2025  -   08/25/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations ILLINOIS   Chicago  
Accepting Applications
From  06/10/2025  To  08/01/2025 
Contact AmeriCorps Leader
400 S Peoria St
Chicago   IL   60607
3129396074
AmeriCorps@housingactionill.org
housingactionil.org/americorps
Listing ID 126729

       

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