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DFSS Holiday Ham Giveaway December 16
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The Department of Family Support Services (DFSS) is hosting their annual Holiday Ham giveaway on Thursday, December 16, from 11 am to 4:30 pm at its office located at 845 W. Wilson.
DFSS requires appointments for the giveaway. To schedule an appointment, call 312-744-2580.
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Communities Taking Care of Each Other Toy Drive
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Communities Partnering 4 Peace and ONE Northside are hosting a toy drive this season to help our families in need. Consider purchasing a gift for a child (up to 16 years old) to drop off at one of their locations. They will accept donations through December 12. For more information, email Lbdfa@hotmail.com.
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Howard Area Community Center Winter Gifts Program
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Howard Area Community Center (which is now a part of Metropolitan Family Services) is helping our neighbors this holiday season. Consider making a contribution online by clicking here.
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Hamdard Health is hosting a holiday toy drive through December 17. Consider dropping off new and unwrapped toys at 1542 W. Devon. All toys will be donated to Hamdard Health's patients in need.
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Brighten the Lives of Survivors this Holiday Season!
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It's important for people who have survived domestic violence to be able to make their own choices. Between Friends believes that survivors know their own needs better than anybody. That’s why every holiday season, they ask for gift cards to be donated to give directly to clients so they can make their own purchases.
This year their client need cards from the following places:
Visa gift cards: giftcards.com/visa-gift-cards
Target: target.com/c/gift-cards/-/N-5xsxu
Walmart: walmart.com/cp/96894
Please consider supporting Between Friends' clients in this way! These can either be electronic cards that are sent to joem@betweenfriendschicago.org, or physical cards that are mailed to:
Gift Card Drive
Between Friends
PO Box 608548
Chicago, IL 60660
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Volunteer with Care for Real
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Care for Real's pop-up food pantry, located at the United Church of Rogers Park at 1545 W. Morse, is in need of more volunteers. This is a great opportunity to connect with neighbors and give back to the community.
They're seeking volunteers on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help with bagging food from 9 am until noon.
They are also seeking volunteers to help distribute food on Tuesdays from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and on Thursdays from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Volunteers who speak Russian or Mandarin would be preferred for Tuesday's distribution shift.
For more information or to sign up, email volunteer@careforreal.org.
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Volunteer with the Syrian Community Network
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The Syrian Community Network is looking for seven more remote volunteers to tutor kids in Chicago's refugee communities starting the week of January 3rd. For more information and to sign up, email Zak Witus at zak@syriancommunitynetwork.org.
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Community Engagement Opportunities
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Wild Onion Market Seeking Board Candidates
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Calling all current Owners of Wild Onion Market! Board elections are coming up in February, and your voice is needed. Running for the Board is one way to put your passion for social justice and food justice into action. Online information sessions will be in early January. Board applications are due on Friday, January 28, 2022. Only Owners of the co-op are eligible to run. For more information or to request a Board Candidate Application, please email lisa.gordon@wildonionmarket.com.
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Wheel thru the Season December 11 at Willye White Park
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Cirques Experience presents Wheel thru the Season. The show will feature wheel acrobatics and gymnastics paired with holiday music. The show will help Rudolph as the wheelers search for the meaning of the holiday season.
The show will take place on Saturday, December 11, at Willye White Park, 1610 W. Howard, at 7 pm. Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased online.
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Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society to Host End-of-Year Lang House Open House
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Friends, neighbors, and anyone who loves historic houses can relax, reconnect, and socialize safely during the Rogers Park/West Historical Society (RPWRHS) Open House fundraiser at Lang House, 7421 North Sheridan Road.
Even if you’ve visited Lang House before, you’ll get a new perspective on the home and its history with behind-the-scenes tours led by RPWRHS volunteers, The house will be decorated for the holidays and light refreshments will make the tour a real party. Your donation will help build back the damage the pandemic has done to the RPWRHS budget and support both virtual and in-person activities in 2022.
Please bring proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid-19 test. Plan to wear your mask while touring the house, so all can feel safe and protected.
The Open House will take place from 2 pm to 5 pm on Sunday, December 12. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online.
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24th District Senior Film Series Presents: While You Were Sleeping
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The 24th District's Senior Film Series will present While You Were Sleeping this month. Following the movie, attendees are invited to stay for a discussion with Greg Borzo, an award-winning journalist. Borzo was born near the Brown Line and wrote The Chicago L, among other books about Chicago.
The screening will take place on Wednesday, December 15, at 2 pm. Free parking is available on Schreiber Avenue just south of the station, and parking restrictions will temporarily be lifted during the event. Pre-registration is required to attend this film due to a 30 person limit. Please email Officer Kline in the 24th District Community Policing Office to RSVP at Hank.Kline@chicagopolice.org.
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Loyola Student Seeking Research Participants
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Loyola University student Bridget Deasyis seeking research participants for her social justice fellowship research project titled Equitable Childcare Accessibility for the Immigrant Community Research Study. Bridget will be researching the barriers to childcare for immigrant families in Chicago and is looking for qualified participants in the immigrant community to participate in this research study. For more information and to sign up, contact Bridget at bdeasy@luc.edu or 412-951-4118.
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Grow Your Own Food with the Peterson Garden Project
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Learn how to grow your own food! Do you know there is an organic edible community garden at Howard and Ashland? Join your fellow gardeners and neighbors in the community to learn how to grow food, share what you know, and enjoy some much-anticipated sunshine with Peterson Garden Project. People interested in gardening at HelloHoward garden do not need any gardening experience. Membership is $100 and includes online classes and education through Peterson Garden's partner City Grange, some communal supplies/tools, water fee, garden mentoring, and a 4'x8' plot with organic soil. Garden season runs from April 23rd to November 6th.
Visit petersongarden.org today to register or for more info! Contact registration@petersongarden.org with questions or for scholarships.
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Theatre Above the Law Features: Eb & Belle
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Starting November 18 and running through December 19, Theatre Above the Law will feature Eb & Belle by Ryan Stevens.
A unique spin on a classic Christmas tale, Eb & Belle tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his first love Belle. The story takes place before he became the curmudgeon we recognize today. For more information and tickets, visit theatreatl.org.
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Join Lifeline Theatre's Board!
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Lifeline Theatre is seeking individuals who have experience and/or interest in the fields of fundraising, event planning, strategic planning, law, marketing, or real estate/development. Ideal candidates have diverse networks and/or ties to art-supporting companies in the Chicago area. They are encouraging people of all backgrounds to inquire, as they hope to build a Board that reflects our diverse community.
Board members contribute, on average, about 6-10 hours per month attending board/committee meetings and other board-related events. In exchange for your service, you have the opportunity to work with a dynamic group of people and play a vital role in Chicago’s cultural community. From their board members, to their artists, and to their patrons, Lifeline Theatre attracts a remarkable group of creative and diverse personalities.
For more information on joining Lifeline’s board or host committee, please contact Vashti Emigh, Managing Director at 773.761.4477 or vashti@lifelinetheatre.com.
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City of Chicago Emergency Rental Assistance Program Now Open
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Winter is approaching and it's time to prepare for extreme cold, snow, and ice. The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) monitors weather conditions and collaborates with city departments to assist residents during the winter months. Please review the helpful winter resources available including Warming Centers, Smart 911, and Notify Chicago.
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Winter Weather Preparedness
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The application period for the City of Chicago Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) will be open for tenants and landlords starting Monday, December 6, 2021, through Saturday, December 18, 2021.
This round of grant assistance will provide up to $2,500 per month for up to 15 months of past-due rent and utility payments and three months of future rent and utility payments for eligible tenants and landlords.
Applications open at 9 am on Monday, December 6. Visit chicago.gov/renthelp to learn more.
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IHDA Rental Payment Program Application Now Open
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The Illinois Housing Development Authority will open another round of rent relief on December 6. Recipients can receive up to $25,000 in rent (12 months of back rent and three months of future rent). More information and applications can be completed at illinoishousinghelp.org.
Additionally, Northside Community Resources can assist tenants with their applications. For more information on Northside Community Resources and their contact information, visit their website.
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The Chicago Casino Public Presentations
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The Chicago Casino Public Presentations are scheduled for Thursday, December 16th from 12:45pm - 7pm. Please visit chicago.gov/live to view the live stream. If you are interested in attending in-person, please register at Chicago.gov/chicagocasino. If you have any questions, please email chicagocasino@chicago.org.
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Community groups and organizations are invited to meet with members of the Chicago Police Department’s Office of Community Policing and Office of Constitutional Policing and Reform to provide feedback on its Human Rights policy and Prohibition of Profiling policy. Organizations interested must sign-up by January 10th, 2022 at https://www.research.net/r/CPDHRPRPDialogue.
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Individual Artists Program Grant Application Now Open
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The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) has opened its grant application for the Individual Artists Program. All Chicago artists, artisans, curators, and cultural producers in need of funding are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is January 7 at 5 pm. To learn more and apply, visit chicagoculturalgrants.org.
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Do You Need Health Coverage for 2022?
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Whether you are looking for health coverage for the first time or planning to update your current plan, www.GetCoveredIllinois.gov can guide you to find the right coverage. Get Covered Illinois (GCI) can help you navigate healthcare coverage with free enrollment help and quality coverage. It’s also the place to find out if you qualify for financial help to lower the cost of your coverage.
The ACA Marketplace is the place to go to find guaranteed essential health benefits such as free preventive and wellness care, treatment for mental health services, emergency services, prescription drug coverage, and more. Now is the time to shop and compare plans. Just click on “Shop and Enroll” and answer three questions and we can help guide you to the ACA Marketplace or Medicaid.
Visit GetCoveredIllinois.gov to learn how you may be able to save on quality health insurance. Please keep in mind that you need to enroll by December 15 for coverage starting January 1, 2022.
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Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace Enrollment is Open
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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace Enrollment is open from November 1, 2021, through January 15, 2022. (In order to have coverage that begins January 1, you must still enroll by December 15). These plans cover essential health services, including behavioral health screenings, maternity care, hospital care, and medications. More financial help is available this year to make these plans very affordable, with more than 80% of people qualifying for assistance.
Visit HealthCare.gov, CuidadodeSalud.gov, or call the marketplace at 1-800-318-2596. Get the Covered Connector app at widget.getcoveredamerica.org/.
To learn more about Medicaid and enroll, go to https://abe.illinois.gov.
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Lead Service Line Replacement Program Expansion Announced
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To be eligible for a free lead service line replacement, residents must:
- Have kids 18 and under at home OR
- Have elevated lead levels in their drinking water;
- Reside in a single-family house or two-flat that they own;
- Meet income requirements of $74,550 or less for a family of four
To learn more about the Equity Lead Service Line Replacement Program, visit www.LeadSafeChicago.org.
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CHA Updating its Waitlist
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The CHA is conducting a waitlist update to ensure they have current contact information for all applicants who applied for either Public Housing and/or Project-Based Voucher program on or before December 31, 2020. This helps the CHA verify the contact information for applicants and confirm that they're still interested in CHA housing.
In January 2021, initial communications went out to all families on these waitlists. This fall, the CHA is sending additional communications to families on its lists that have yet to complete the update. If applicants have not completed the update yet, they must log in to CHA's online web portal to complete the update by December 31, 2021.
Applicants on CHA's waitlists can call 312-913-7400 or email CHAOccupancy@thecha.org with any questions.
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LCBH Rental Assistance Programs
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The Lawyers Committee for Better Housing (LCBH) is helping connect eligible Chicago residents to rental assistance. If you are experiencing financial hardship and are having a hard time paying rent and utilities, you may qualify for rental assistance. Call LCBH's Social Services Department at 312-784-3527 and ask to speak to a case manager to see if you are eligible.
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Emergency Rental Assistance Application Open
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All Chicago opened a streamlined, online application for rental assistance under the Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) through the Illinois Department of Human Services. The online application is available at allchicago.org.
Eligible households may receive up to 12 months of rental and utility arrears assistance, plus an additional 3 months if needed to ensure housing stability.
An eligible household is a rental household in the City of Chicago in which one or more individuals meets the following criteria:
- Qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19;
- Demonstrates a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability; and
- Has a household income at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI).
The application requires limited documentation to reduce barriers to the assistance. For tenants and landlords who need help or do not have sufficient internet access, All Chicago has partnered with Catholic Charities, Heartland Human Care Services, Lawyers Committee for Better Housing, Phalanx Family Services, and Spanish Coalition for Housing to provide assistance with the application process.
We encourage our community partners to spread the word for eligible households to apply directly online, by calling 311 or 312-744-5000 and asking for short-term assistance, or by contacting one of our tenant/landlord representative partners listed above.
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Peoples Gas Heating Assistance Program
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Peoples Gas has options to help customers struggling to pay their natural gas bills. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides financial assistance to help customers with limited income pay their energy bills. Grants are also available through the Peoples Gas Share the Warmth program.
The Community and Economic Development Association (CEDA) manages both programs and is taking applications by phone. To see if you are eligible or to apply, call CEDA at 800-571-2332.
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PIPP/LIHEAP Offer Customers Assistance with Utility Bills
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To help eligible customers stay current on their bills and help them avoid unnecessary fees come spring, ComEd regularly works with state and federal agencies to provide assistance options to those facing financial hardship.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federal program that can help you stay warm during winter by providing eligible customers with a one-time payment towards your energy bills. Benefits are available once per program year, from September 2021 through May 2022, or until funds are exhausted. Whether you rent or own your home, LIHEAP offers financial help to limited-income households to pay heat and electric bills.
The Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) is a choice within Illinois LIHEAP to help manage energy bills year-round. You will be placed on a budget billing plan that is subsidized by a monthly PIPP benefit amount, determined by a percentage of your household income. Each month, you receive a PIPP benefit towards a portion of your budget bill amount. If an on-time and in-full payment is received, you may also receive a monthly arrearage credit, if applicable.
Applications for LIHEAP and PIPP can be submitted online, by phone, or in person and are available at your Local Administering Agency. Visit LIHEAPillinois.com for details. Prefer to call instead? Residents of Chicago and Cook County can call 800-571-2332 for information.
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Utility Billing Relief (UBR) provides low-income City of Chicago residents with a reduced rate on their water, sewer, and water-sewer tax as well as debt relief for those who demonstrate they can manage the reduced rate bills for one year. Benefits for UBR participants include:
- A reduced rate on water, sewer, and water-sewer tax.
- No late payment penalties or debt collection activity including water shut-off.
- Debt forgiveness after successfully completing one year with no past due balance.
Operating in partnership with the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA), who operates the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the UBR program will utilize their expertise and extensive network of partner organizations to conduct outreach and enroll homeowners.
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ComEd Small Business Assistance Program
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ComEd's Small Business Assistance Program provides eligible small business customers, with a one-time grant of up to $1,000 towards a past due balance, once every 12 months. Eligible customers may also place a remaining balance into a payment plan of up to six months.
Eligibility:
Small business customers applying for this program must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Have an active ComEd service account (includes customers disconnected within the past 30 days).
- Use less than 1400 kilowatts (kWs) of peak demand. This includes customers who are 0-100kW or watt hour. To confirm the amount of kWs your business uses, reference your ComEd bill (see sample bill).
- Have a past balance, per the bill due date.
- Have not received Nonprofit Special Hardship grants in 2020.
For more information and to apply, visit ComEd's website.
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Raise Your Hand Hosting Information Workshop December 15
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Want to get more involved in your school community? Join your school’s Local School Council (LSC)! LSCs are one of the most powerful ways that a person can impact their schools! Join Raise Your Hand for their LSC 101 workshop this December 15th at 6:30 PM. Link to register: ilraiseyourhand.org/events.
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Chicago Industrial Arts and Design Center Winter Classes
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Winter classes begin at the Chicago Industrial Arts and Design Center the week of January 3. The program is FREE for CPS students in grades 6-12. Learn more and register today at ciadc.org!
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Safer Foundation Youth Empowerment Program (YEP)
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The Safer Foundation's Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) is a not-for-profit organization that assists young adults with criminal records. The program prepares youth between the ages of 16-24 for their High School Equivalency test to obtain a GED. For more information and to register, call 312-575-3285.
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Moran Center for Youth Advocacy Launches a Rogers Park Education Advocacy Program
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The Moran Center for Youth Advocacy has launched the Rogers Park Project. The project is a pilot program that will provide free educational advocacy to students living in and/or attending school in the Rogers Park neighborhood.
To learn more, call 847-492-1410.
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SUFEO Helpline Provides Free Legal Help on School Issues
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Loyola's free legal helpline for the 2021-2022 school year is now OPEN. Stand Up For Each Other (SUFEO) Chicago is a group of law students that provides free legal assistance, all under attorney supervision, to K-12 students facing:
- Inadequate special education services
- Suspension, expulsion, and other discipline
- Bullying, harassment, and discrimination
- COVID-19 issues and remote learning barriers
- Other school-related legal issues
If you work with any K-12 students or their parents/guardians who need help understanding their school rights, please encourage them to call the helpline at 773-800-0338.
Additionally, SUFEO Chicago offers free know-your-rights trainings and education law workshops to students and their parents/guardians and service providers, both virtually and in-person. Please contact SUFEO's Outreach Coordinators Sarah Bianchi and Brittany Haracz at sufeo-chicago@luc.edu with the subject line "Outreach Inquiry" for more information.
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CPS Launches a Children & Family Benefits Unit
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Chicago Public Schools has launched a new program, the Children and Benefits Family Unit. The goal of the unit is to make sure that every student has proper medical care. They achieve this by focusing on 3 points: enroll, engage, and utilize. The Children and Benefits Family Unit help parents understand their options for Medicaid and other government benefits and helps them apply for and/or renew their benefits. The program also helps families utilize their benefits by connecting them with a primary care physician.
For more information, visit cps.edu/cfbu or call 773-553-KIDS (5437).
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O'Hare Terminal 5 Job Fair
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Westfield at ORD T5 Concessions will be hosting a Job Fair on Tuesday, December 14th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Job Fair is an opportunity for concessionaires to reach Chicago youth and Chicago residents who are joining the job market for the first time or who are reentering it. The job fair will showcase a variety of employers such as Dufry, Hudson, Nuts on Clark, and Areas, which includes Hub51, Big Bowl, Frontera, Tocco, and Wow Bao.
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IBEW Local 9 & MSECA Apprenticeship Opportunities
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IBEW Local 9 is opening the apprenticeship application period from January 3rd to January 14th for prospective members. For more information, visit ibew9edu.org.
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Chinese Mutual Aid Association is Hiring
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The Adult Education Department at CMAA is actively hiring for two positions, an IT Bridge Instructor & Case Manager and a Computer Instructor.
For more information and to apply, visit their website.
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Kokua is Hiring Substitute Teachers
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Kokua is hiring substitute teachers. Kokua is a social impact start-up organization - made of former teachers - driven to support the education of students when their teacher is away. Kokua works with several schools across the city, including Acero Cruz in the 49th Ward. For more information and to apply, visit the job description website.
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Apply to Work at Hamdard Health Alliance
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Hamdard Health Alliance has several positions open. Located in Rogers Park, Hamdard Health presents an excellent opportunity to pursue a fulfilling career that gives back to the community. To learn more, visit hamdardhealth.org.
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Getir Chicago is Now Hiring
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Getir Chicago is now hiring delivery drivers and order packers for its locations throughout the city. Learn more and apply on their website.
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Heartland Alliance Seeking Employees that Speak Farsi, Dari and/or Pashto to Help with Afghan Refugees
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Heartland Alliance is working closely with Afghan refugees who recently arrived in Chicago. They're seeking employees and/or volunteers who speak Farsi, Dari, and Pashto to help with their efforts.
For more information, visit heartlandalliance.org/careers or email careers@heartlandalliance.org.
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Mary Crane Center is Now Hiring
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Mary Crane Center is hiring a full-time teacher assistant and a classroom floater. Start a fulfilling career today in early childhood development. More information on the positions and how to apply can be found by clicking on the corresponding links below.
Teacher Assistant
Classroom Floater
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Collective Resource is Hiring
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Collective Resource Compost, a specialty waste hauler that collects food scraps for composting, is hiring. They work out of a site just over the border in Skokie (near McCormick, between Howard and Touhy). The Driver / Compost Service Specialist job starts at $16 per hour and goes to $17 after a 90-day review. They're looking for people who are reliable, hard-working, tech-capable, and committed to reducing environmental harm.
Learn more at: collectiveresource.us/join-our-team/.
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago has three exciting employment opportunities in their organization. NAMI Chicago is an inclusive employer that welcomes and encourages everyone who is guided by compassion, integrity, and the desire to create connections, to consider joining its dedicated team.
Below are links to the details of the current vacant positions in the Training and Education Department at NAMI Chicago. This department provides information and tools to communities on mental health awareness and crisis Intervention.
Training and Education Instructional Designer
Training & Education Manager I
Training and Education Manager II
Please apply at www.namichicago.org/career
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CPS is Hiring Lunch Attendants
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CPS is hiring lunch attendants across the district! Employees get to work a regular Monday to Friday schedule with holidays off. Positions include medical, dental, and pension benefits.
For more information and to apply, visit cps.edu/careers.
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Thresholds provides services and resources for persons with serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. They work with many populations, including youth and young adults, veterans, young mothers, deaf, and individuals experiencing homelessness, among others.
Learn more and apply today at thresholds.org/careers.
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Care for Real is adding to its team! The new position, Bilingual Program Associate, will work directly with clients of the Rogers Park Food Pantry. Over a third of the guests to the pantry are Spanish-speaking and this position works with them and all guests to the pantry to ensure all are served with dignity and compassion.
For more information and to apply, visit Care for Real's website.
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Howard Area Community Center is Hiring
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Howard Area Community Center is seeking qualified candidates for several positions. They're currently seeking two part-time administrative assistants for its early childhood program, teachers for early childhood learning, a reentry coach, and a reentry navigator.
For more information, email thorne@howardarea.org.
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Apply to be a Parent Mentor
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Loyola University Chicago is seeking well-qualified individuals to serve as part-time, seasonal Parent Mentor Coordinators in four Chicago Public Schools: Sullivan High School, New Field Primary, McCutcheon Elementary, and Clinton Elementary.
Each school will host one Parent Mentor Coordinator who will supervise a cohort of eight Parent Mentors in their assigned school. The Parent Mentor Coordinator position will pay $18/hour for up to 18 hours a week for the entirety of the 2021-2022 school year. Ideally, Parent Mentor Coordinators are parent leaders, meaning they come to the work with a parent perspective.
Interested candidates can email Mitch Hendrickson at mhendrickson3@luc.edu with their resume and brief cover letter.
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Apply to be a Crossing Guard
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Earlier this year, the City of Chicago transferred the crossing guard program from OEMC to Chicago Public Schools. During this transition, many crossing guards decided to retire or resign while school was not operating in person due to the pandemic.
As we have CPS has returned to in-person learning, they have been working hard to fill vacant positions. They are still seeking applicants to fill the positions to help families and children safely get to and from school.
To apply to become a crossing guard, please follow the steps below:
- Please visit the CPS Careers Website at cps.edu/careers
- Click on "CPS Job Board" at the bottom of the page.
- On the top of the next page, click on "Basic Search."
- Type "Crossing Guard" into the "Keywords" field.
- Click on the Crossing Guard job posting for the location you want to apply to, and follow the instructions to fill out the applications.
If you have any questions, please contact Crossingguard@cps.edu.
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Greater West Town Training Programs
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Greater West Town Community Development and Project has over 30 years of expanding economic opportunities in education, job training, and job placement for Chicagoans. Check out the academic and location opportunities available to Chicago residents now, then schedule your orientation today. For more information, please call 312-563-9044 or visit http://GWTP.org
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Find a Career with S&C Electric Company
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S&C Electric in Rogers Park is seeking to hire team members for several key positions in their organization. S&C Electric is a 100% employee-owned team seeking several team members in the Rogers Park community to keep the lights on across the globe.
To learn more and apply, visit ww.sandc.com/careers.
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Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare Job Openings
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Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare sees to hire for several key positions within the organization.
As one of the leading community mental health organizations in Illinois, Trilogy is committed to excellence, diversity, and opportunity. They are a mission-driven organization as committed to innovative practice models in mental health treatment as they are to helping our employees do their best work.
Working at Trilogy is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors and help strengthen the community.
For more information on current job openings, visit Trilogy's Careers website at trilogyinc.org/careers.
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Heartland Alliance Job Openings
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Heartland Alliance has several positions open across Chicago. These positions include a bilingual mental health clinical practitioner, a clinical supervisor, an LPN, case managers, and more.
Heartland Alliance works to advance human rights and champion human dignity by providing services and promoting solutions to achieve a more just global society. Heartland Alliance's mission is to advance human rights and respond to the human needs of endangered populations—particularly the poor, the isolated, and the displaced—through the provision of comprehensive and respectful services and the promotion of permanent solutions leading to a more just global society. Its approach is multi-faceted and intentional and intersects through three focus areas: health and healing, safety and justice, and economic opportunity.
For more information on job openings, visit Heartland Alliance's Careers website by clicking here.
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