Our Vision
MCCA envisions healthy, self-sufficient families interacting positively
with one another in strong, safe, and diverse neighborhoods to enhance the community
while preserving the environment.
Our Mission
To educate, equip, and empower people to
achieve healthy relationships, finances, homes, and neighborhoods.
Our Culture
To treat clients, external contacts, and employees with respect and honesty.
We are all in this together!
Our Guiding Principles
We work together to break the cycles of financial instability and domestic violence
by providing expertise to pathways for advocacy, education, and support. We give people
hope; increase their options, skills, and confidence; and coach them to make informed positive life choices. We focus on quality of life and living conditions with an equitable and
sustainable lens. We embrace change, innovation, and collaboration to
strengthen individuals, families, and communities.
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Open To The Public by Appointment Only |
Due to the ongoing pandemic, MCCA remains open to the public by appointment only.
To make an appointment, please see contact information below.
- Financial Opportunity Center® services for Employment Coaching, Financial Coaching, and Housing Counseling appointments can be accessed by contacting Kathy at 309-834-9242
- For Town of Normal Rental or Utility Assistance, please contact Tonya at 309-834-9247
- For Income Supports for McLean County, contact Teri Moews at 309-834-9224
- For Income Supports for Livingston County, please contact Laura at 309-834-9227
- Countering Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline 309-827-7070
- Agency Phone Number 309-829-0691
Only customers with an appointment will be allowed in the building. If assistance is required, please contact your coach via phone or email.
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) & PIPP |
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Address:
808 S. Eldorado Rd, Unit 100-E
Bloomington, IL 61704
Bloomington Phone Number:
(309) 533-7723
Hours of Operation:
M-F 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Annual General Zoom Meeting |
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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
5:00 PM via Zoom
MCCA will elect board officers for 2022, share their FY21 annual report, and present the results of their 2021 Livingston County Community Needs Assessment.
There will be an opportunity for residents of McLean and Livingston Counties to provide input.
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LISC Financial Opportunity Center® November Workshops |
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For more information contact:
Kathy Shubert
FOC Program Manager and HUD-Certified
Housing Counselor
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There will be no workshops in December. |
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Mayors Manor Online Giving Tree |
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Mayors Manor Holiday Giving Tree started with a simple wish. We wanted to let everyone know that not every child lives in the same reality and not every adult has a support system at their fingertips. It created the thought of how can we make this more than writing a check or sending in a few canned goods? How can we create awareness in the minds of our community? It is the hope that all of the participants of the Mayors Manor Holiday Giving Tree will never walk by a homeless individual without noticing them, a senior without smiling at them, or a child in need without reaching out to make their world a better place. |
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There was a famous NASA study that was conducted back in 1989 that found that many houseplants are able to remove many toxic and cancer causing volatile organic compounds from our indoor air. Formaldehyde and benzene are two of these compounds.
Bill Wolverton, the NASA scientist who conducted this study, provided some insight into the number of plants per room that you would need to help purify indoor air. Although it is difficult to say exactly how many plants are needed to purify indoor air, Wolverton recommends at least two good sized plants for every 100 square feet of indoor space.
The bigger the plant and leafier the plant, the better. This is because air purification is influenced by the surface area of leaves present.
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What's Mayors Manor Been Up To? |
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Meet Mayors Manor Tenant of The Month Jared!
Jared enjoys playing his guitar while learning new songs along the way. He recently started a job working in a meat market. He loves his new job and enjoys hanging out with the staff. Jared enjoys hanging out with Kitty on his days off.
One day, he wants to do a fundraiser to help support Mayors Manor and give back to what has been given to him during his stay here at Mayors.
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We are building our staff capacity and have new and vacant job openings if you would like to join our passionate and dedicated team. |
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Employment/Financial Coach
Marketing and Community Engagement Coordinator
Part-Time Income Support Coach - Livingston County
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Adult Therapist - CDV
Part Time Residential Advocate - CDV
Part-Time Maintenance
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Giving Tuesday November 30, 2021 |
There are so many different ways to express generosity on GivingTuesday and every day! It’s a simple idea: whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to give. |
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Countering Domestic Violence |
The CDV team would like to thank everyone for all of their help, support, and donations during October's Countering Domestic Violence Month. |
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When Enough Really Becomes Enough |
A client called the 24-Hour Hotline (309-827-7070) seeking shelter due to the continued abuse she was experiencing at her home. During her time at the Neville House Shelter, the client worked extremely hard towards her housing goal. The Residential Advocates assisted the client with multiple housing applications, including an appeal after the client was initially denied housing. The client was victorious in her appeal and was able to obtain housing successfully. The Residential Advocates also worked closely with Recycling Furniture for Families to assist the client in obtaining furniture for her new place. |
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Do you know what a difference you are making in the lives of families?
Your gift gives resources, education, and support to your neighbors so their lives can be better for themselves and their children.
On behalf of Mid Central Community Action, we are grateful for your generous support of our mission – including those monthly donors who give us a constant funding base year round!
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Stay Up To Date On MCCA's Facebook |
Check out the Mid Central Community Action Facebook page! Give it a like to stay up to date with all of our programs. |
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Thank You To Our Board of Directors
For Their Guidance and Support
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Belinda Landry, President
Mark Clinch, Vice President
Jason Pals, Treasurer
Kim Crutcher, Secretary
Bernard Anderson
Sheila Diaz
Victoria F. Harris
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Jeremy Hayes
James Joyner
Mary Lawson
Debbie Lindberg
Kevin Richardson
Kathy Nicholson-Tosh
Stacey Wiggins
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