A ribbon-cutting event brought out a number of local elected officials and media as the Main Street Lofts Officially Launched. The Association for Individual Development (AID), in collaboration with North Arrow Partners, hosted the groundbreaking on July 1, 2021. Crews worked hard to complete the project and the official launch and ribbon cutting took place last week August 31, 2023.
Guests were invited to participate in a self-guided tour and enjoy light refreshments as they toured the facilities. West Chicago’s own, Illinois State Senator Karina Villa was in attendance amongst a host of other elected officials and media. The launch of this revolutionary housing idea is expected to have a profoundly positive impact on the community. The building, located at 487 Main Street in West Chicago will offer permanent supportive housing apartments designed for individuals with disabilities (intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and physical disabilities), people experiencing homelessness, and veterans who need ongoing services and support, and those receiving services through AID.
AID’s Focus
Since 1961, AID has served individuals with developmental, intellectual, physical, and/or mental health challenges, those who have suffered a trauma, and those at risk. Vital, life-enriching services that promote the highest level of independence and community participation include autism programs; permanent supportive housing; in-home support; developmental and vocational training; job placement and on-the-job coaching services; crisis intervention; victims services; mental health treatment; behavioral intervention; health and wellness; community education; and advocacy. Learn more about AID by visiting aidcares.org.
“This will be a fantastic addition to West Chicago, we welcome the soon-to-be residents of these lofts with open arms,” – Karina Villa
This 4-story building will include 21 one-bedroom units and three two-bedroom units on the second through fourth floors. The first floor will contain a library, community room with kitchen, laundry room, fitness room, and an office for management.
Individuals interested in applying for housing at the lofts can submit a Housing Choice Voucher application online by visiting https://hacc.net/housing/apply-for-housing/
The Housing Choice Voucher Program is the federal government’s major program for assisting very low-income families, older people and people with disabilities to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.
For more information, call AID at: 630-966-4000 or visit their website here.
