Knox County Housing Authority

06/03/2026

First Lutheran Church

05/29/2026

In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, the Knox County Housing Authority held its 3rd annual Mental Health Resource fair at Moon Towers on Thursday, May 14. Organizations gathered to share information on services and highlight available mental health resources. Mental health awareness is pivotal in helping to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health issues, and events like this can help encourage more people to seek treatment and support.

Our agency would like to extend a sincere thank you to the following organizations for participating: Birth to Five Illinois, Graham Medical, Carl Sandburg College, Thrive, All Stars Sports Academy, WIRC, OSF Healthcare, Bridgeway, Knox County Health Department/Knox Community Health Center, WISE Deflection Initiative, and Central Illinois Friends.

Building Community, People, and Partnerships. This is the Knox County Housing Authority.

05/28/2026

In support of Mental Health Awareness Month, tenants at Brentwood Manor were invited to attend “Let’s CHALK about it”. Hosted by Knox County Housing Authority’s Mental Health Resource Manager, Bailey Jackson, this event celebrated, “Chalk the Town”, an initiative by the Knox County Health Department and Knox Community Health Center encouraging community support of mental health awareness. Last week, residents decorated the patio play area with positive messages and inspirational drawings using sidewalk chalk!

Our agency is always happy to contribute to these community efforts and would like to say thank you to all residents who participated.

Building Community, People, and Partnerships. This is the Knox County Housing Authority.

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

📣 WE’RE HIRING! COME BE THE FRIENDLY FACE OF KCHA! 🏠✨

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Do you like helping people, staying organized, answering questions, solving office mysteries, and keeping the day moving? Knox County Housing Authority is looking for a General Office Assistant / Tenant Accounts Clerk to join our team!

This full-time position is a little bit customer service, a little bit office coordination, a little bit numbers and records, and a whole lot of helping our community. You’ll assist residents, applicants, landlords, partner agencies, and staff with the day-to-day work that keeps housing programs running smoothly.

The position includes tenant account duties, waiting list/application support, receptionist responsibilities, records, reporting, and general office assistance. Hours are generally M-F, 8:00 to 4:30, but will vary based on the needs of the agency.

We’re looking for someone who is:
✅ Friendly and professional
✅ Organized and dependable
✅ Comfortable with phones, computers, filing, mail, payments, and office tasks
✅ Able to work with the public with patience and good judgment
✅ Ready to be part of a mission-driven team serving Knox County families

KCHA provides affordable housing opportunities for more than 1,300 people across Knox County - and this position plays an important role in making that work happen every day.

Interested candidates may submit a resume/letter of interest to:

Derek Antoine, Executive Director
Knox County Housing Authority
216 W. Simmons St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
📧 [email protected]
☎️ (309) 342-8129 ext. 1223

A posting and full job description are available at www.knoxcountyhousing.org

KCHA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.

05/18/2026

Contact The Salvation Army

05/06/2026

KCHA is grateful for our partnership with the City of Galesburg, CoG Transit, and the Galesburg Community Foundation.

Access matters. For families in housing, reliable transportation can mean getting to work, school, medical appointments, the grocery store, community services, and everyday responsibilities that many people take for granted.

Through the support of GCF and CoG Transit, free bus passes are helping remove that barrier for KCHA families.

In April alone, KCHA families used 1,722 total rides:

1,599 adult rides
123 youth rides for children 13 and up

That is 1,722 connections to opportunity, stability, and independence.

Thank you to the Galesburg Community Foundation, the City of Galesburg, and CoG Transit for investing in practical solutions that make a real difference for local families. We appreciate your partnership and your commitment to keeping our community connected.