Our Mission

The Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies (IACAA) is the membership organization that provides a unified voice and support to the poverty fighting network of Community Action Agencies.

Agency Assistance is Available Now!

Introducing the revolutionary Traveling Weatherization Specialist Program, exclusively tailored for the dedicated members of the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies (IACAA) network.

Proudly brought to you in collaboration with Walker-Miller, Ameren, and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), this innovative program is designed to empower your Community Action Agency.

These pre-certified specialists are ready to serve your specific needs by providing essential services, including inspections, assessments, and staff training, all with the aim of enhancing the energy efficiency and environmental sustainability of your community’s homes.

Currently available for the Central and Southern Territories in Illinois, with the Northern Territory soon to follow, this program promises to be the invaluable resource your agency has been waiting for to ensure a greener, more sustainable future for your community.

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Service Territory Map: northern counties are crossed out.

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Meet the Team

Corey Abraham

Weatherization Specialist

Before IACAA Corey was the supervisor for an independent weatherization contractor for 9 years. His job is to assess homes in the communities of central Illinois and to provide any and all health and safety measures for these households. Corey is married and has four daughters and one son. The family enjoys cooking traveling and watching each other play sports.

David Morrison

Weatherization Specialist

Before joining IACAA in 2022, David worked with a variety of contractors to supply local construction sites with the tools and equipment necessary to get the job done. Located in St Louis, David assists the Community Action Agencies of Southern Illinois in their efforts to energy map and weatherize households in need. David has two unique dogs – a Jack Russell pug and a Beagle pug – that keep his hands full. When not chasing them around the yard, he can be found hiking, camping, or hunting in the many beautiful conservation areas this part of the Midwest provides.

Nicole Popejoy

Director of Utility & Energy Programs

Nicole started at IACAA as a Program Specialist for the Employment Barrier Reduction Pilot Program in October of 2021. Prior to that, she was a Youth Program Director at the YMCA here in Springfield, a Program Manager of a swim school for kids in Chicago. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counseling, both from Cincinnati Christian University. Nicole likes to stay active by working out, hiking, and camping with her family. She is passionate about making a difference and helping others.

Meet the Partners

Walker-Miller

Walker-Miller Energy Services (Walker-Miller) is one of the largest African American and woman owned energy efficiency companies in the United States. Led by Carla Walker-Miller, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Walker-Miller’s commitment to Empowering People Enriching Communities is the bedrock of a unique, people-centered approach that normalizes diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the delivery of energy programs.

Ameren Illinois

Every day, Ameren Illinois powers homes and businesses across Illinois. But we’re dedicated to making our role in the community bigger than just power. We also work to empower our youth, neighbors, economy and community through programs, investments, volunteer efforts and more.

DCEO

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.