People with Disabilities In Glen Ellyn, IL. have a new 'apartment development' | Aug 2012

Submitted by the Illinois House Development Authority

The Illinois Housing Development Authority recently held a celebration at the Brandon Court Apartments

A new development in Glen Ellyn means people with disabilities who might otherwise face homelessness now have a safe haven, and access to the supportive services they need to live independently.

On behalf of the administration of Governor Pat Quinn, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) recently joined community leaders to celebrate the grand opening of Brandon Court Apartments in Glen Ellyn. IHDA, the state’s housing finance agency, invested nearly $800,000 in zero-interest loans to build the development, 16-34 Greenwood Court.

Developed by Wheaton-based Community Housing Advocacy & Development (CHAD), Brandon Court Apartments features six one-bedroom apartments for people with disabilities. Residents are connected to supportive services, including counseling and job training. As an added benefit, the apartments are centrally located near public transportation and job opportunities.

“Brandon Court Apartments demonstrates Governor Pat Quinn’s commitment to creating more supportive housing opportunities to empower people with disabilities to lead independent lives,” IHDA Executive Director Mary R. Kenney said. “The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has financed approximately 1,300 units of supportive housing under Governor Quinn to enable people with disabilities to achieve stability across Illinois.”

“We thank the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) for making this development possible,” said Jan Kay, interim director of Community Housing Advocacy & Development. “Brandon Court Apartments provides hope and stability for people who need it the most.”

DuPage County also provided financing to build Brandon Court Apartments. To qualify, residents must earn less than half the area median income, or $26,550 in DuPage County.