Illinois Ventures for Community Action (IVCA) is an organization whose membership is comprised of Community Action Agencies throughout the state. IVCA is a not-for-profit corporation whose purpose is to undertake job creation and economic development activities, and to distribute any profit therefrom to its member agencies to finance activities designed to eliminate poverty in Illinois.

IVCA is a long standing associate of the Illinois Community Action Association (ICAA). ICAA along with its 40 member agencies serve the people of Illinois through programs and activities that include representation, education, information exchange, advocacy and various other services. The services provided promote the core beliefs and values of ICAA which include reducing suffering through organized structure, raising awareness of the plight of the poor, replacing despair with opportunity, focusing on people, and facilitating working together. Due to the various needs of the people of Illinois from community to community, the decision of which services are provided is made by each separate Community Action Agency. To find out more about Illinois Community Action Association and to learn about the services provided in your area, please visit them online at www.icaanet.org.