Housing Authority of Champaign County

THE HOUSING HUB

Monthly Newsletter

We are proud to celebrate Bristol Place Senior Residences, the latest milestone in the revitalization of the historic Bristol Park neighborhood! This welcoming new community offers 60 modern, affordable apartments for adults ages 62 and older, including 45 one-bedroom and 15 two-bedroom homes. At a time when housing costs continue to rise, we are especially proud that 50 apartments are supported by Housing Choice Vouchers from the Housing Authority of Champaign County, allowing eligible residents to pay approximately 30% of their adjusted income toward rent.

For leasing information, contact Lamoine Property Management at (708) 604-2587.

HACC’s Executive Director and Deputy Director recently visited Hope Village for an informative tour of its tiny-home community serving individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. A special thank you to Drew Martin, Executive Director of Hope Village, for providing a thoughtful walkthrough and sharing valuable insight into the organization’s mission, services, and approach to creating safe, stable, and supportive housing. We appreciated the opportunity to learn more about this important community resource and the meaningful work Hope Village is doing to address homelessness in our community.

HACC Staff Spotlight!

HACC New Hires and Position Transitions

HACC continues to grow and evolve as we welcome five new faces to our team and celebrate two internal transitions! These changes will help us streamline our processes and provide more efficient service to our participants and community members.

Malika is an exceptional team member whose dedication, positive attitude, and strong work ethic have made a lasting impact at HACC. She is dependable, knowledgeable, and always willing to lend a helping hand to her colleagues. Malika brings a warm smile and uplifting energy to work each day, making her a valued and trusted member of our team. We are thrilled to celebrate her recent transition from HCV Specialist to Lead Compliance Specialist. This achievement reflects her continued growth, commitment to excellence, and passion for serving our participants and community. We are incredibly proud of all she has accomplished during her time at HACC and look forward to watching her continue to grow, shine, and succeed in her new role!

Eugene Jackson, one of HACC’s dedicated Maintenance Technicians, may be quiet, but his hard work and willingness to help speak volumes. His reliability, attention to detail, and hands-on approach help keep our properties safe, functional, and welcoming for residents, staff, and visitors. Eugene is always ready to step in when needed and approaches every task with care, patience, and professionalism. His supportive nature was especially evident during our Back-to-School Event, where he played an important role in setting up at Douglass Square and helping ensure the event ran smoothly. Much of Eugene’s work happens behind the scenes, but it never goes unnoticed. We truly appreciate his dependability, skill, teamwork, and commitment to serving the HACC community!

Thank you to Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Urbana for visiting HACC and sharing valuable information about the university, its programs, and the opportunities available to individuals who may be a great fit for the Tricoci community!

HACC's Community Garden has been such a fun and fulfilling project! Stop by HACC to get the last of our summer harvest!

Over the past few months, J’Mikel, Destiny, Jemiyah, and Erick have demonstrated exceptional work ethic, consistency, and kindness. They continue to show initiative by participating on their own accord and approaching every opportunity with enthusiasm. J’Mikel and Destiny worked closely with DJ Walls to rehabilitate one of the senior units, gaining valuable hands-on skills along the way. All four students have also remained dedicated to their community service and consistently conduct themselves as professional, responsible young people. We are incredibly proud of them!

HACC YouthBuild hosted the Prospective Student Informational Meeting on Thursday, September 3, 2026. If you and your child were unable to attend and would like to learn more please contact Jobie Taylor at 217-974-1327.