ACTS News
Deon Delivers For Families
Deon Price says he plans to stay at ACTS until it no longer exists or he passes away—either way he’s in it for the long haul. Having grown up in East St. Louis, Ill., he said he knows first-hand the effects of disinvestment on a community. “The community I grew up in...
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ACTS In ACTION Vol. 3
ACTS Staff Feature: Yussuf Mursal
Meet the ACTS team! You’ve stumbled upon an ACTS Team Member spotlight. These spotlights, published once a month, share what our team members do each day to make ACTS a success. Yussuf Mursal, 36, just hit his six-week milestone as an employee of ACTS. He says he is...
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Maria’s 10 Tips for a Successful Holiday Spending Plan
The holidays are just around the corner, but the holidays don't have to bust your budget. It's possible to enjoy the holiday cheer and reach your goal of saving for a home. Below are some tips from ACTS Housing’s Director of Homebuyer Counseling that can keep you on...
read moreAnthony Bell: From Curiosity to Counselor
Meet the ACTS team! You’ve stumbled upon an ACTS Team Member spotlight. These spotlights, published once a month, share what our team members do each day to make ACTS a success. Anthony “Tony” Bell, ACTS homebuyer counselor, is known for breaking the ice during...
read moreJenean Shorter Makes Homeowner Dreams Come True
Meet the ACTS team! You’ve stumbled upon an ACTS Team Member spotlight. These spotlights, published once a month, share what our team members do each day to make ACTS a success. Jenean Shorter, ACTS realtor, specializes in making dreams come true. She beams with pride...
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More Than 100 Attend First-Ever ACTS Open House
More than 100 people convened on ACTS Housing at 24th and Vliet for its first-ever Open House. The Open House, to raise awareness about ACTS services and connect with neighbors in the community, featured workshops on safety, homebuying and selling a house with ACTS,...
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ACTS In Action 2018 Vol. 1
ACTS Staff Feature: Maria Santos
Meet the ACTS team! You’ve stumbled upon an ACTS Team Member spotlight. These spotlights, published once a month, share what our team members do each day to make ACTS a success. Men aren’t afraid to cry in front of Maria Santos. Maria, Director of Homebuyer...
read moreACTS Staff Feature: Tess Wynn
Meet the ACTS team! You’ve stumbled upon an ACTS Team Member spotlight. These spotlights, published once a month, share what our team members do each day to make ACTS a success. Newly-minted real estate associate Tess Wynn was attracted to ACTS Housing because the...
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Ramon Guadarrama: The Inspirer
Meet the ACTS team! You’ve stumbled upon an ACTS Team Member spotlight. These spotlights, published once a month, share what our team members do each day to make ACTS a success. It’s hard not to smile around Ramon. The ACTS Rehab Counselor from Mexico City, Mexico...
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Bring on the Competition! at Harvard Business School
ACTS Executive Director, Michael Gosman, was the recipient of a Harvard Business School Club of Wisconsin's scholarship to attend Harvard's Nonprofit Management Program. Below is his reflection on the experience. ACTS Executive Director Michael Gosman...
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ACTS Staff Feature: Yeng The Super-Realtor
Meet the ACTS team! You’ve stumbled upon an ACTS Team Member spotlight. These spotlights, published once a month, share what our team members do each day to make ACTS a success. Yeng Vang, an ACTS realtor, is a ball of jingling keys, brisk walks to the copy machine,...
read moreHarambee Great Neighborhood Homeownership Initiative
ACTS Staff Feature: Marilyn De Jesus
Meet the ACTS team! You’ve stumbled upon an ACTS Team Member spotlight. These spotlights, published once a month, share what our team members do each day to make ACTS a success. Meet Marilyn. Marilyn is often the first person you meet with or talk to when applying to...
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