SHIFT Testimonials
SHIFT Participant Testimonials
"My experience working with the HACC/ SHIFT program has been a very rewarding and enlightening one. I am very grateful that this program was in place to prepare me in a lot of ways of reaching my Self-Sufficiency goal of owning a home!" - Tyeashia C
"Words cannot fully capture my gratitude for the opportunities the Housing Authority of Champaign County has afforded me. Their unwavering support has been instrumental in my personal and professional growth. They have truly been a lifeline, helping to turn what once seemed impossible into a reality." - Leon H
"Thanks to the SHIFT program and the Workforce Development scholarship, I am not only one step closer to achieving my goal of becoming an independent consultant and supporting marginalized families but also on the path to self-sufficiency and, in the near future, becoming a homeowner." - Rita C
"The SHIFT program has been fundamental for me in the sense that the program's initiative aligns with my personal goals...The case managers are extremely helpful in empowering their participants in a positive way to ensure success. I have particularly liked the many workshops on financial freedom and homeownership, and resources they offer to further your knowledge and training...Overall, the SHIFT program has done a fabulous job of keeping me focused by having personal and financial goals to achieve connected to incentivized benefits." - Chandre J
SHIFT Accomplishments as of 2025
Number of people enrolled this year: 50
Number of participants currently enrolled in SHIFT: 180
Number of graduates: 4 graduates with a combined incentive payout of $20,850.00.
Incentives earned in 2025: $80,500.00
