Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials

What Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials does

Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials (TRRC) is a non-profit intergovernmental agency founded in 1974 and headquartered in Quincy, Illinois, that delivers community action, workforce development, planning, and grant administration services across west central Illinois. Its core service area covers four member counties — Adams, Brown, Pike, and Schuyler — with workforce services extended to nine counties under the LWIA 14 designation. The organization operates as a federally recognized Community Action Program (CAP) agency, administering programs such as LIHEAP energy assistance, IHWAP weatherization, WIOA Title I youth/adult/dislocated worker services, Court-Based Rental Assistance (up to $10,000 per tenant), IHDA rental subsidies, the Illinois CSBG block grant, and a Revolving Loan Fund for rural businesses.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively through pass-through administration of federal and state grants from agencies including the U.S. Departments of Energy, Housing and Urban Development, Labor, Commerce (EDA), and Agriculture (USDA Rural Development), alongside the Illinois departments of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Human Services, Transportation, and the Illinois Housing Development Authority. A small thrift store (Pike County REACHOUT) and donations to the affiliated 501(c)(3) Two Rivers Council Foundation provide marginal supplemental income. No proprietary technology platform underpins service delivery; operations rely on seven physical offices, phone intake, online pre-applications, and a referral network with community colleges, regional offices of education, and state agencies. TRRC is governed by a board representing member counties and led by Executive Director Jeremy Oshner.

Name

Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials

Legal name

Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials

Website

https://trrcopo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials is a non-profit intergovernmental agency founded in 1974 that delivers community action, workforce development, weatherization, rental assistance, and grant administration services to low-income residents and local governments across nine counties in west central Illinois.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community and Social Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Community action programs
• Workforce development services
• Home weatherization assistance
• Economic development planning
• Grant administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Quincy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Grants: Primary revenue source from federal programs including U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for weatherization, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for rental assistance, U.S. Department of Labor for WIOA workforce programs, and Economic Development Administration (EDA) for economic development initiatives.
2. State Government Grants: Funding from Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), and Illinois Department of Transportation for various community programs.
3. Thrift Store Operations: The REACHOUT Center thrift store in Pittsfield generates revenue through sale of donated clothing and household items to the community at low cost.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted through the Two Rivers Council Foundation (501c3) to support community programs and services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TRRC is a non-profit intergovernmental agency that delivers community action, workforce development, economic development, planning, and grant administration services to west central Illinois. It administers federally and state-funded programs including LIHEAP energy assistance, IHWAP home weatherization, WIOA workforce training, rental assistance, Revolving Loan Funds, and emergency community services for income-eligible residents of Adams, Brown, Pike, and Schuyler counties, while providing planning and grant-writing support to local government units.

Product overview

Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials (TRRC) is a non-profit intergovernmental agency that provides community action, workforce development, and community development services to west central Illinois. The organization operates multiple integrated service programs including: Community Action Programs (emergency services, utility assistance, weatherization, thrift store, school supplies, and scholarships); WIOA workforce services (youth, adult, dislocated worker, and business services); Economic Development (Revolving Loan Funds, TREDD, CEDS, Grant Management, Rental Assistance). These programs work together to support low-income community members, assist local governments, and foster economic development across Adams, Brown, Pike, and Schuyler counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Two Rivers Council Foundation: 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation incorporated in November 1989 to support programs that benefit the poor by identifying their needs, providing goods and services, and financial aid.
• TREDD (Two Rivers Economic Development District)
• Two Rivers Land Bank Authority (TRLBA)
• LWIA 14

Products and services

• Community Action Programs Provides emergency, community, and utility assistance services to low-income residents in Adams, Brown, Pike, and Schuyler counties, including food distribution, utility reconnect assistance, thrift store, school supplies, and scholarships.
• Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) Helps low-income families reduce energy bills by making homes more energy efficient through air-sealing, insulation, heating/cooling system replacement, and baseload measures.
• WIOA Services Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act services providing employment and training programs including Youth Services (ages 17-24), Adult Services, and Dislocated Workers services.
• Business Services Employer-focused workforce services including Quincy Workforce Center access, IllinoisJobLink.com job postings, Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) assistance, Incumbent Worker Training, and apprenticeship program support.
• Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Business assistance program offering three revolving loan types: Economic Development Administration RLF, Community Service Block Grant (CSBG), and Rural Development Administration (USDA) loans for businesses in the TREDD region.
• Two Rivers Economic Development District (TREDD) Region defined by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration providing economic development services including CEDS development, resource development, grant writing, mapping, surveys, and zoning assistance.
• Rental Assistance Programs (CBRAP and RHS) Court Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP) providing up to $10,000 for tenants with pending eviction cases, and Rental Housing Support Program (RHS) funding rent subsidies for extremely low-income households.
• Grant Management Assists local governments in finding, accessing, and benefiting from federal, state, and local grant programs including project planning, grant application preparation, and administration services.
• SNAP JP and TANF JP Job Placement Voluntary and time-limited employment programs helping participants engage in job search, vocational training, GED, work experience, and providing support services including clothing, transportation, and childcare assistance.
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) State and federally funded program offsetting home energy costs through direct financial assistance, energy counseling, outreach, and education for low-income households.
• Ameren Warm Neighbors, Cool Friends Utility assistance program for households in Brown, Pike, and Schuyler counties who do not qualify for LIHEAP but need help with Ameren utility bills, with income between 200-300% of poverty guidelines.
• Francis L. Snyder Memorial Scholarship Annual scholarship of $5,000 ($1,250 per county) for income-eligible residents of Adams, Brown, Pike, and Schuyler counties accepted at accredited Illinois educational institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency rental assistance up to $10,000 for tenants facing eviction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Carl Sandburg CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing career and technical education programs. Serves the workforce development needs of western and central Illinois, offering CTE programs and workforce development opportunities that align with WIOA training services.
• Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency focused on unemployment compensation and employment services including Illinois Job Link. Connects employers with workforce and shares labor market data for workforce planning in the region.
• Illinois Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing employment services to individuals with disabilities. DRS staff serve people with disabilities from local offices including Galesburg, Macomb, and Quincy within the LWIA 14 service area.
• John Wood Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity college providing educational opportunities in the region. JWCC Workforce Development Center offers technical skills training including manufacturing, welding, electrical, and truck driver training that complements WIOA occupational training programs.
• National Able NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development organization providing career coaching, specialized training, and job market connections. Serves approximately 75,000 individuals annually across Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Nebraska.
• Spoon River CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity college serving the area with educational programs, cultural activities, and economic development opportunities in an environment dedicated to student success.
• Regional Office of Education #33minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServes schools and communities in Henderson, Knox, Mercer, and Warren counties by providing educational resources, partnerships, and professional development opportunities.
• West Central Illinois Area Agency on AgingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides services for older persons including information about senior living options, home care, nutrition, transportation, and volunteer opportunities across Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Hancock, Pike, and Schuyler counties.
• Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides technical assistance to local governments and elected officials facing complex community and economic development issues in Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren counties.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Community Action Partnership (National): National membership and advocacy organization for the U.S. Community Action network. Compares as the umbrella body representing CAP agencies like TRRC at a national level, providing policy advocacy, training, and program standards.
• Illinois Association for Community Action Agencies (IACAA): State-level membership association representing all of Illinois's CAP agencies including TRRC. Comparable in that IACAA administers training and advocacy on behalf of community-action providers but at a broader industry-association level rather than direct service delivery.

Others

• National Association of Development Organizations (NADO): National association representing EDA-designated regional development organizations including TRRC's TREDD role. Comparable as the sector's national research, advocacy, and peer-learning body for Economic Development Districts.

Direct peers

• Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC): WIRC is the immediately adjacent regional council covering Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren counties — directly mirroring TRRC's role with overlapping workforce-development (WIOA) and planning mandates. TRRC's own data lists WIRC as a peer referral partner, and the two organizations share the western Illinois service geography.
• Springfield-Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission: Regional planning commission providing land-use, transportation, and community development planning for Sangamon County governments, comparable to TRRC's planning and grant administration work for member counties.
• Bi-State Regional Commission: Bi-State is a Council of Governments serving the Quad Cities region of Illinois and Iowa with community and economic development planning, workforce services, and grant administration — a closely analogous intergovernmental agency structure to TRRC.
• Connect Southwest Illinois: Connect Southwest Illinois is a regional planning and economic development council serving a multi-county area in southwestern Illinois, performing community development, planning, and grant administration comparable to TRRC's TREDD function.

Emerging players

• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National community-development financial institution with a rural and small-city program that funds affordable housing and community development similar to TRRC's rental assistance, land bank, and small-business lending. LISC operates in Illinois and partners with regional agencies.
• West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging: Adjacent aging-services agency listed as a TRRC partner, serving the same Adams/Brown/Pike/Schuyler counties with senior services. Comparable as a regional nonprofit with overlapping client base and partnership opportunities but focused on elder care rather than community action.

Regional players

• Greater Peoria Economic Development Council: Regional EDC serving the broader Peoria area with economic development strategy, business attraction, and workforce programming that overlaps with TRRC's TREDD and WIOA business-services functions, although operating on a larger scale and in a different sub-region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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