Will County Center For Community Concerns

Name

Will County Center For Community Concerns

Legal name

Will County Center for Community Concerns

Website

https://wcccc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Community Housing Services (62422), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Counseling, Foreclosure Prevention & Loss Mitigation Programs (FSALAKAM), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Utility assistance programs
• Housing counseling services
• Financial literacy education
• Poverty reduction support

Headquarters

HQ city

Joliet

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices27 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Grants: Primary funding from Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) through the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (CFDA 93.569). Provides operational costs to administer federal, state, and private program funds.
2. LIHEAP Administration: Administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Will County, providing utility assistance to income-eligible households including gas, electric, and furnace repair assistance.
3. Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP): Administers weatherization programs to help income-eligible Will County residents reduce energy costs through home efficiency improvements.
4. Donations: Accepts charitable donations from the public to support programs and services for community members in need.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Will County Center for Community Concerns provides free community assistance programs to income-eligible residents of Will County, Illinois. Its core offerings include utility bill payment assistance through LIHEAP, HUD-approved housing counseling and foreclosure prevention, home weatherization and rehabilitation, rental and mortgage assistance, employment support, financial literacy education, and free tax preparation through the VITA program. All services are delivered free of charge to qualifying households through case management by certified Family and Community Development Specialists.

Product overview

Will County Center for Community Concerns operates as a unified social services organization offering multiple interconnected programs designed to move individuals and families toward self-sufficiency. The core programs include utility assistance through LIHEAP, HUD-approved housing counseling, home weatherization, and financial assistance programs (rental, mortgage, and employment support). These programs work together through case management services provided by certified Family and Community Development Specialists, who help customers access multiple services in one visit and connect them to additional community resources. The organization also provides educational programs including homebuyer education, financial literacy classes, and free tax preparation through the VITA program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Utility assistance program that helps income-eligible households in Will County pay for natural gas, propane, and electric bills and provides furnace repair assistance. Approved LIHEAP recipients may also receive ongoing monthly bill discounts through partner utilities ComEd and Nicor Gas.
• HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Program Free HUD-approved housing counseling services for Will County residents, including homebuyer education, pre- and post-purchase counseling, and foreclosure prevention support.
• Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) Energy efficiency program that helps income-eligible Will County residents reduce fuel and energy costs and increase home comfort through insulation, heating system repair, and other energy conservation measures.
• Homebuyer Education Program HUD-approved program providing pre- and post-purchase counseling and education classes for prospective and first-time homebuyers in Will County.
• Foreclosure Prevention Services Mortgage default and foreclosure counseling services at no cost to help Will County homeowners resolve or prevent mortgage delinquency.
• Home Rehabilitation Program Home repair and rehabilitation services for income-eligible Will County homeowners including safety repairs, accessibility improvements, roof repair, and energy efficiency upgrades.
• Financial Literacy Program Educational program covering budgeting, money management, insurance, identity theft prevention, credit counseling, and related financial topics for Will County residents.
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Free tax return preparation and electronic filing by IRS-certified volunteers for Will County households earning $67,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English speakers, with support for claiming credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit.
• Rental Assistance Program Emergency assistance for Will County individuals or families delinquent on monthly rental payments or needing help with first month's rent deposit.
• Mortgage Assistance Program Emergency mortgage assistance for Will County individuals or families who are delinquent on monthly mortgage payments.
• Employment Support Program Employment assistance covering daycare costs, transportation, and work supplies to help eligible Will County customers obtain and maintain employment of 25+ hours per week.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community Action PartnershipcoreOthersNational membership organization representing Community Action Agencies across the United States. WCCCC is one of over 1300 designated CAAs and part of this national network supporting poverty reduction initiatives.
• Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies (IACAA)coreOthersState-level membership organization representing Illinois Community Action Agencies. WCCCC is one of 36 CAAs serving the entire state of Illinois.
• ComEdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to provide monthly bill discounts for approved LIHEAP recipients. ComEd customers who qualify for LIHEAP can receive utility discounts.
• Nicor GasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to provide monthly bill discounts through LIHEAP and the Nicor Aide Program. Nicor Gas customers who qualify can receive utility assistance and discounts.
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Administration for Children and FamiliescoreOthersPrimary federal funding source through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and RPIC programs (CFDA 93.569). Funds operational costs enabling WCCCC to administer federal, state, and private program funds.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division: A large national social services organization operating emergency assistance, utility aid, and housing programs across the broader Chicago metropolitan area. A broader incumbent with deeper resources but a wider portfolio than WCCCC's county-focused wraparound model.

Direct peers

• United Way of Will County: The local United Way affiliate serving Will County, funding and coordinating community-based social services including emergency assistance. Operates in the same service area with overlapping client populations and grant/fundraising infrastructure.
• Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Illinois: A regional Goodwill affiliate providing employment support, job training, and workforce development services across northeastern Illinois. Directly comparable on the employment support, financial literacy, and self-sufficiency programming that anchors WCCCC's mission.
• DuPage County Department of Community Services: The community services arm of DuPage County government administering LIHEAP, CSBG-funded services, and emergency assistance programs for low-income residents. A direct Illinois neighbor providing the same CAA-adjacent federal programs to a contiguous county.
• Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet: A regional Catholic Charities affiliate providing emergency assistance, housing support, and case management in the same Will County service area. Competes for the same low-income client base and similar grant funding streams while operating a comparable walk-in service model.
• Community Action Partnership of Lake County: A fellow Illinois Community Action Agency administering CSBG, LIHEAP, weatherization, and housing counseling programs in Lake County. Operates an almost identical wraparound model to WCCCC within the same state CAA network, making it the closest direct comparable for scale and funding structure.

Others

• Prairie State Legal Services: A Legal Services Corporation-funded provider offering free civil legal aid to low-income residents across northern Illinois, including Will County. Sits adjacent to WCCCC's housing counseling and foreclosure prevention services as a complementary rather than competing provider.

Emerging players

• Habitat for Humanity of Will County: A local Habitat affiliate focused on affordable homeownership, home repair, and financial literacy in Will County. Overlaps directly with WCCCC's homeowner resources (foreclosure prevention, homebuyer education, home rehabilitation) for a similar low-to-moderate income clientele.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/willcountycenterforcommunityconcerns
• Xx.com/wcccc2455

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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