01/30/2026
We are so thankful for the support of the City of DeKalb, Illinois. With this funding, we are able to provide a safe place for someone who needs some extra financial support to make rent. Thank you City of Dekalb for helping us remain a safe, independent living option our seniors.
The City of DeKalb is awarding $300,000 in Human Services Funding, a record amount budgeted for local nonprofits.
The City Council, on Jan. 26, approved providing the funding for 28 programs supporting community priorities such as nutrition, health and housing.
Last year, the City budgeted $225,000 for Human Services Funding and provided supplemental funding later in the year. This year, the Council budgeted $300,000, the most ever.
“The need is great,” said Mayor Cohen Barnes (right in photo). “It made my heart feel better to know that we’re kicking in a little bit more to help those that just need a little bit of extra assistance.”
The following programs were awarded funding:
• Adventure Works of DeKalb County, Inc. $7,500
• Barb City Manor, Inc. $10,000
• Barb Food Mart — $20,000
• Barb Food Mart — Barb City Shop — $7,500
• Barb Food Mart — Mustang Mart — $6,000
• B.L.A.C. Inc. (New Program) $7,500
• Children’s Learning Center (New Program) $5,000
• Court Appointed Special Advocates – CASA — $5,000
• Community Coordinated Child Care – 4-C — $10,000
• DeKalb Area Alano Club (New Program) $3,000
• Elder Care Services — $16,000
• Family Service Agency of DeKalb County — $40,000 (three program allocations)
• Habitat for Humanity — $10,000
• Hope Haven — $25,000
• Kishwaukee YMCA – Camp Power — $15,000
• Kishwaukee YMCA – Before/After School Program — $8,000
• Nguzo Saba Men’s Club — $6,000
• Opportunity DeKalb — $5,000
• Opportunity House — $7,500
• Project H.O.P.E. $10,000
• RAMP — $6,000
• Rooted for Good — $15,000
• Safe Passage — $15,000
• Salvation Army — $7,500
• St. Vincent de Paul — $7,500
• Voluntary Action Center — $25,000
The Human Services Funding is provided through local revenue sources. Applications are evaluated by a five-member review team using a scoring rubric based on impact, feasibility and alignment with objectives.
