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Jobs For Youth

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:31:40 -0500

Jobs For Youth/Chicago helps young men and women from low-income families become a part of the economic mainstream; and, in the process, provides the business community with motivated job-ready workers. Jobs For Youth is a free program for teens and young adults ages 17 to 24.

Community Partner Packet

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:32:25 -0500

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Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:32:39 -0500

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Bosnian Herzegovinian American Community Center

Sat, 22 Apr 2006 16:32:49 -0500

To enable all Bosnian & Herzegovinian refugees to have a safe
environment To provide services to those least able to help
themselves. To provide a voice to those who cannot speak. To
provide new eyes to those who cannot see clearly. To build dreams.

Association House

Sat, 22 Apr 2006 16:29:49 -0500

Association House was established in 1899 to serve as a community resource to help families help themselves. Association House programs have adapted with each changing era to meet the current communities’ needs. We have always focused on a core mission to offer services to economically disadvantaged individuals and families.

Albany Park Community Center

Sat, 22 Apr 2006 16:23:34 -0500

APCC's Community Technology Center (CTC) is located at 5121 N. Kimball, 2 nd Floor. The CTC offers basic computer literacy courses: Introduction to Computers, MS Word (Basic), MS Excel (Basic). The Word and Excel courses prepare community members for the Microsoft Office Specialist tests recognized by businesses as a qualification for employment or advancement. Course fees are reasonable, and a good value compared to other computer training providers. New classes begin each month.

The Enterprising Kitchen

Sat, 22 Apr 2006 16:17:11 -0500

The Enterprising Kitchen (TEK), a nonprofit social enterprise, provides workforce development and support services to women who are working toward self-sufficiency and economic independence. Within the context of a business where we manufacture natural soaps and spa products, under the brand name Choices from The Enterprising Kitchen, women receive intensive workforce preparation and skills development including: paid employment, work and life skills training, individualized career planning, high school equivalency preparation, technology training, financial planning and a variety of other support services. Located in Chicago, our enterprise enables lower-income women who have been unemployed and underemployed to maximize their individual potential and move into sustainable employment after 6-12 months. The Enterprising Kitchen was founded in 1996 and recently relocated to a larger, more efficient training and production facility located in Chicago's Ravenswood industrial corridor.

The Chicago Lighthouse

Sat, 22 Apr 2006 16:08:52 -0500

The Chicago Lighthouse is a not-for-profit agency committed to providing the highest quality educational, clinical, vocational and rehabilitation services for children, youth and adults who are blind or visually impaired, including deaf-blind and multi-disabled. Through its comprehensive range of programs and services, The Chicago Lighthouse respects personal dignity and partners with individuals to enhance independent living and self-sufficiency. The Chicago Lighthouse is a leader, innovator and advocate for people who are blind or visually impaired, enhancing the quality of life for all individuals involved, and for the community.

Chicago Commons

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:44:17 -0500

The mission of Chicago Commons is to help individuals, families and communities to overcome poverty, discrimination and isolation. It is the same today as it was in 1894, the year of our founding by the social reformer, Graham Taylor. Graham Taylor's vision was to create a community of people that worked with--and not for--people, helping them overcome obstacles by building on strengths and assets.

African American Christian Foundation

Sat, 22 Apr 2006 16:02:40 -0500

Established as a not-for-profit agency in 1985, African American Christian Foundation (AACF) has helped to create employment opportunity for community residents regardless of race, color or religious affiliation.

OAI Inc

Sat, 22 Apr 2006 15:57:14 -0500

OAI’s mission is to create a community environment in which all people who desire to do so can access education, training, work, and housing that will allow them to sustain and enjoy safe, secure and fulfilling lives.

Erie House

Sat, 22 Apr 2006 15:46:18 -0500

Erie Neighborhood House is a community service agency founded in 1870 that promotes a just and inclusive society by strengthening low-income, primarily Latino families through skill-building, access to critical resources, advocacy and collaborative action.

Ounce of Prevention

Sat, 22 Apr 2006 15:43:44 -0500

The Ounce serves as a “laboratory�? where the best theories are tested in real-world circumstances and then shared as best practices with the entire early childhood field. Typically, we use private dollars as “seed money�? to launch innovative programs and to leverage public funding.

Abraham Lincoln Center

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 22:12:37 -0500

Abraham Lincoln Centre’s Community Technology Center is located at the 38th and Cottage Grove office and provides basic technology literacy skills training, advanced training and specialized programs. Students learn common technology terminology and equipment, computer and productivity software to organize and create information, and communications software to access and transmit information.

Youth Service Project

Sat, 22 Apr 2006 15:36:15 -0500

Youth Service Project, Inc. is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that promotes self-awareness, accountability and respect. By identifying and providing educational and supportive resources, YSP strives to enhance the quality of life for youth, families and the community.