streetwise: chicago nonprofit guide 2011

Vol. 19 No. 4

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January 19 - 25, 2011

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By Jim LoBiancoStreetWise Executive Director

In over the night hours of January 25 and into the early morn-ing of January 26, men and women from across the Chicago will volunteer to canvass the city streets in an effort to get

an accurate headcount of the number of homeless living outdoors. This “homeless count” is a biannual event, mandated by the federal Depart-ment of Housing and Urban Development. One reason for the count is to gather data on the homeless as a basis for federal funding; however, the count is also important because it provides valuable information that the City uses in planning homeless services. Lastly, it is a useful way to raise awareness about homelessness in the Chicago area.

I worked for the counts in 2007 and 2009, and found both to

be eye opening experiences. One reason this was true is because

I got to appreciate the miserable experience of being out in the

cold at 1 a.m. on a January night in Chicago.

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I and my team mates, like many volunteers, moved as quickly as possible through the vari-ous city streets, parks, alleys and viaducts. We tried to be accurate in counting individuals we observed and were willing to spend as much time in conversation with the homeless we en-countered as was needed; however, I was al-ways anxious to return to the warmth of my car. Of course I could not help but realize that while I had a warm car and a warm home to find comfort in, the homeless man or woman with whom I had just been speaking was left behind to try and survive the weather on Chi-cago’s unforgiving streets.

In 2007 Chicago saw a 10% reduction in its homeless population, both sheltered and un-sheltered. In 2009, the numbers were level, (5,356 people in shelters and 884 on the streets); given the recession, level numbers were better than an increase.

Now, in 2011, the City will again count how many of Chicago’s neediest are using the shel-ter system and how many are left on the streets. I, like so many, hope that the numbers will show a decrease, an indication that Chicago is

Our MissionTo help people help themselves

to self-sufficiency through

gainful employment

About UsStreetWise is published weekly and is sold by the poor and homeless of Chicago.

StreetWise is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization and is a member of the North American Street Newspaper Association (NASNA).

1201 W. Lake, Chicago Illinois 60607Office: 312.829.2526 Fax: 312.829.2623

From the Director

meeting its responsibility; but, while I hope for the best it’s hard not to fear for the worst. After several years of a sustained recession those of us who work in the field of poverty prevention worry that the true damage of the economic crisis has yet to show itself.

There are many ways you can help battle poverty. Your support of StreetWise is one. Another is to volunteer for the 2011 Chicago Point-In-Time Homeless Count. The Chica-go Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS) is preparing to conduct the one-night count, on Tuesday, January 25, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. In order to conduct a comprehensive count, DFSS is hoping to enlist enough volun-teers to ensure adequate coverage. Volunteers will be partnered with an experienced team member to count and survey homeless indi-viduals and families on the street in every city neighborhood.

I hope you will join the StreetWise staff in this important event. For more information or to volunteer, please email the Chicago Depart-ment of Family & Support Services at [email protected].

I would greatly appreciate your thoughts

and suggestions on the

work StreetWise does and on how

to improve our services.

You are welcome to contact me at either

[email protected].

or (312) 829-2526.

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Help with count of City Homeless

Are you interested in learning more about how you can vol-

unteer to help with the City of Chi-cago 2011 Point-in-Time Homeless Count?

The City of Chicago Point-In-Time Homeless Count will take place January 25. Volunteers should be available from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

The Department of Family & Support Services is holding infor-mation sessions about volunteer opportunities. If you are interested volunteering, and have not previ-ously volunteered for the Point-In-Time Homeless Count, you are encouraged to attend the following session: 1 p.m., Wednesday, January 19 at 1615 W. Chicago Ave., Chi-cago, in the first floor conference room.

To find out more about partici-pating or to volunteer, please email: [email protected] or call the Chicago Department of Family & Support Services at 312-743-0250.

Executive Director/PublisherJim LoBianco

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Volunteer for the Suburban Homeless Count

The Alliance to End Homelessness in Sub-urban Cook County is

the official coordinator for the 2011 homeless count in suburban Cook County. It aims to count all homeless persons in suburban Cook County – whether in shel-ters or on the streets, to generate the support these people need and deserve.

On January 27, the Alliance will hold its 4th biennial Homeless Count in suburban Cook County: from Arlington Heights to Chicago Heights. Between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m., dozens of volunteers will take to the streets to find, interview and provide gift bags to all home-less persons they find. This event, which is required by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Develop-ment, will help preserve over $8 million in federal funding, increase public awareness about homeless-ness in suburban Cook County, and provide more effective service to those who need us most.

Since the state of Illinois cut nearly all homeless prevention funding, this Count is especially important because it will show lo-cal, state and federal legislators the degree of unmet need that exists for the homeless community through-out suburban Cook County.

The Alliance will conduct the unsheltered (“street”) count during the night of January 27. The shel-tered count will also be conducted at all pre-identified shelters and other places serving the home-less. Unsheltered homeless can be found in any location not intended

for residential habitation: vehicles, garages, underpasses, bridges, tents, abandoned homes, doorways, parks and forest preserves, among others.

How Can You Help?During the winter, people who

are homeless will likely avoid the elements and seek shelter. This often makes it more difficult for the surveyors to find and count the homeless. As such, finding those locations where homeless persons congregate in the winter becomes all the more crucial.

• If you know of unsheltered locations (or “hot spots”) in your community where people who are homeless are expected to be during the nights in January, the Alliance seeks this information.

• If you provide services (such as food, clothing, outreach, treatment, etc.) to people who are homeless, it would make a big impact.

• If you provide shelter, the Alli-ance wants to make sure they are counted.

• If you would like to volunteer, the Alliance needs plenty of help! Dozens of volunteers will be crucial to a successful 2011 Count! If you or someone you know would like to participate, the Alliance will provide all necessary materials and training for those willing to volun-teer in their communities. Who can volunteer? Anyone! (minors must be accompanied by their parent or guardian)

• The Alliance will also need dona-tions to include in the gift bags that will be given to every single homeless person found on the night of the Count. Suggested donation items include: Socks, hats, scarves and gloves, gift cards to purchase food, toiletries, healthy dry-goods, donations of first-aid supplies

Since this Count is throughout all of suburban Cook County, there are three (3) regional deployment sites where volunteers will meet up. Every volunteer participates in a 2-hour training session from 7 – 9 p.m. At 9 p.m., volunteers will go out to canvass the streets in teams of about four to five people until no later than 2 a.m. The deployment sites are:

North:Catholic Charities, 1717 Rand Road, Des Plaines West: John Madden Mental Health Cen-ter, 1200 S. First Ave., Maywood

South:Bethel Human Resources, Inc., 15100 S. Page Ave., Harvey

To learn more about the 2011 Homeless Count, or to sign up to volunteer in your community, visit www.homelesscount.org and click on the “Contact Us” tab.

You can also contact Hallan Hanson, Program Coordinator, directly at 708.345.4035, x05 or via email at [email protected]

American Red Cross of Greater Chicago

#1 goal for 2011: to help people in our most vulnerable communities better prepare for disasters.

Mission: The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergen-cies. We bring immediate relief to local disaster victims, teach lifesaving skills like CPR, and are part of the largest humani-tarian network worldwide.

Contact Info: American Red Cross of Greater Chicago 2200 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612 Telephone: 312-729-6100 www.chicagoredcross.org

Executive Director: Francesca Edwardson


Access Living

#1 goal for 2011: Participate in the current statewide Medicaid Reform and fiscal reform efforts in order to implement statewide policies that support people with disabilities transitioning out of insti-tutions and into integrated communities. Mission: Access Living is a change agent committed to fostering an inclusive society that enables Chicagoans with disabilities to live fully-engaged and self-directed lives. Nationally recognized as a leading force in the disability advocacy community, Access Living challenges stereotypes, protects civil rights, and champions social reform. Contact Info: Access Living 115 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60654312-640-2100 voice 312-640-2102 TTY [email protected], www.accessliving.org.

Executive Director: Marca Bristo, President & CEO [email protected] 312-640-2107 voice

Upcoming Events: Access Living 2011 Gala June 9 at Navy Pier’s Grand Ball-room 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Albany Park Community Center

#1 goal for 2011: One of our primary goals for 2010 will be to launch a health and wellness initiative.

Mission: The Albany Park Community Center educates and supports members of the community as they determine their own path of growth and development, by providing diverse programs and services for individuals, families, groups and businesses.

Contact Info: 3403 W. Lawrence Ave. Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60625 (773) 583-5111 www.apcc-chgo.org

Executive Director: Harold Rice(773) 583-5111 x 202, [email protected].

StreetWise Non-Profit Guide:

Back on My Feet Chicago

#1 goal for 2011: To expand our pro-gram to as many individuals in Chicago experiencing homelessness as possible. We also seek to tear down the stereotypes of homelessness that exist in our community, as well as grow awareness for our program in the city among businesses, organiza-tions and the general population.

Mission: BOMF is a nonprofit organiza-tion that promotes the self-sufficiency of homeless populations by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem. Our organization consists of much more than just running: our members participate in a comprehensive program that offers connections to job training, employment and housing. Those benefits are earned by maintaining 90 percent attendance at the morning runs three days a week for our six- to nine-month program.

Contact Info: Erin Hulliberger, director of communications and corporate rela-tions 773-394-6142 erin@backonmyfeet.

org; Josh Serlin, program director773-394-8703 [email protected] Executive Director: Kristina Olkowski, executive director [email protected]

Upcoming Events: Run a race for Back on My Feet Chicago in 2011 at one of the following events:• April 10- Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K• June 10-11 – Ragnar Relays Chicago• August 21– Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon• October 9 – Bank of America Chicago Marathon • December 4– Santa Hustle 5K• June: Hard Rock Café Charity of the Month• Fall: Back on My Feet Chicago Birthday Bash • November: Hard Rock Café Charity of the Month• November 13-19: National Homelessness & Hunger Awareness Week/Chicagoland Sneaker Week• November 21-December 31: Holiday Giving Campaign

Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation

#1 goal for 2011: To expand our programs into other states and increase dollars funded for research.

Mission: Bear Necessities Pediatric Can-cer Foundation is dedicated to eliminating pediatric cancer and to providing hope and support to those who are touched by it. The organization’s three programs are funding research and information and support service grants nationwide and the Small Miracle program here in Chicago to provide something small and unique to children and their families battling cancer.

Contact Info: 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1100 Chicago, IL 60601 –

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StreetWise Non-Profit Guide:312.214.1200 www.bearnecessities.org

Executive Director: Kathleen A. Casey312-214-1200, ext. 22, [email protected]

Upcoming Events: Bear Tie Ball Tropi-cure: A Tropical Tour to Find A Cure Febru-ary 26 6 p.m.-midnight at Union Station.

Breakthrough Urban Ministries

#1 goal for 2011: for 90% of our adult program participants to gain stable living.

Mission: Breakthrough Urban Ministries demonstrates the compassion of Christ by partnering with those impacted by pov-erty to build connections, develop skills, and open doors of opportunity.

Contact Info: 402 N. St. Louis Ave. Chicago, IL 60624 773.722.1144. www.breakthrough.org

Executive Director: Arloa [email protected] 773-722-1144 (x239)

Upcoming Events: Behind the Scenes Tour, the first Monday of every month. Upcoming: February 7, 6-7 p.m.

CarePoint

#1 goal for 2011: Increase awareness of our social services among people who need them and professionals in the field.

Mission: CarePoint addresses criti-cal social issues that disproportionately burden poor and minority populations in the Chicago area, including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, homelessness, reentry of the formerly incarcerated, substance abuse and youth at risk. Services include free HIV & hepatitis tests, HIV+ support groups, phone and computer access, syringe exchange and referrals. Contact Info: CarePoint 113 Custer Ave. Evanston, IL 60602 (847) 425-3606 www.carepointoutreach.org

Executive Director: George Curran (773) 632-8194, [email protected]

CASA of Cook County

#1 goal for 2011: CASA of Cook County will celebrate 25 years of provid-ing effective advocacy for abused and neglected children. To accomplish its vision of providing a CASA volunteer advocate for every child who needs one, CASA must focus strategically in the areas of programming, volunteer recruitment/management, resource development and sustainability.

Mission: CASA of Cook County speaks up in court for abused and neglected children and ensures that children live in safe, permanent homes. CASA’s trained volunteers research cases, communicate with children and other involved parties to provide valuable information to the court. Judges rely on this to make the best decisions about children’s futures.

Contact Info: 1100 S. Hamilton, 8W Chicago, IL 60614 [email protected]

Executive Director: Lanetta Haynes Turner, 312-433-4960, [email protected];

Upcoming Events: To mark the 25th anniversary, CASA of Cook County is offering many opportunities to acknowl-edge the great work that has been done for abused and neglected children. We have been celebrating safe and permanent homes for children for each of the last 25 years, and CASA of Cook County has reached its quarter century milestone due to the hard work and commitment of thousands of individuals like you. CASA

invites you to continue to be ambassadors for our mission during this celebratory year.• January 12: Speak up for a Child Silver Lining Kick-off Breakfast• February: Toast to the Future Wine Tasting Event• March: National CASA Conference in Chicago• April: National Child Abuse Month Wrigley Walk/Run against Child Abuse• May 26: National Foster Care Awareness Month;Speaker Presentation and Reception• August: Young Professionals celebrate 25 years• October: 25th Anniversary Silver Lining Celebration; Then & Now• November: Family Fun for CASA

picTured: Back on My Feet Chicago Members Jerel Washington (left) and Toni Martin (right) at the Santa Hustle 5K, where Back on My Feet Chicago was at the official charity partner.

Catholic Charities

#1 goal for 2011: We plan to continue serving individuals and families in need throughout Cook and Lake counties.

Mission: Catholic Charities fulfills the Church’s role in the mission of charity to anyone in need by providing compassion-ate, competent and professional servicesthat strengthen and support individuals, families and communities based on the value and dignity of human life. In order to remain faithful to our mission,

Catholic Charities is guided by these core values: Respect, Compassion, Compe-tence and Stewardship.

Contact Info: 721 N. LaSalleChicago, IL 60654 (312) 655-7700www.catholiccharities.net

Upcoming Events: • D’Vine Affair January 30: Chicago’s Premiere Wine Tasting event features over 250 different types of wine at the Union League Club of Chicago. This event benefits the Self-Sufficiency Programs of Catholic Charities. Tickets are $100.

• Veteran’s Initiative Brunch—Benefiting Catholic Charities Program Services to Veterans—Sunday, May 1. Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace 312-655-7907 • 10th Annual Gala of the Arts—Benefiting Emergency Services—Friday, September 9 at Navy Pier, Chicago 312-655-7912

Causes for Change International

#1 goal for 2011: Obtain landsite and fundraise for the creation of The Explora-tion Institute for Children with Varying and Differing Abilities in Ecuador

Mission: Through partnerships, out-reach, and education, Causes for Change International seeks to build strong com-munities by providing the tools for self-



Chicago Hopes

#1 goal for 2011: We will recruit 100 new volunteers in 2010.

Mission: Chicago HOPES is an after-school tutoring program in over 25 home-less shelters throughout the city. Volun-teers play a critical role in facilitating our program. HOPES works in conjunction with Chicago Public Schools to provide homeless students with the transportation,

supplies and support needed to stay in school. We need volunteers!

Contact Info: 125 S. Clark, Chicago, IL – 773.553.2242 www.chicagohopes.org

Executive Director: Luis Valadez,[email protected] (773) 553-2237 Upcoming Events: Bright Lights for Bright Kids featuring The Fireship / Shelby Pollard/ Phillip Morris/ Flame Shark at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave. Jan 20 8:30 p.m. $10-20.

Chicago Scholars Foundation

#1 goal for 2011: Our Goal for 2011:We look forward to providing support to our current scholars and reaching more students and their families to share our knowledge about the varieties of higher education options available to them.

Mission: The Chicago Scholars Founda-tion provides a 5-year system for college-bound students beginning their junior year of high school. We assist economical-ly and racially under-represented students achieve their dreams by providing them with mentors, college admissions support, access to summer internships and career programming.

Contact Info: The Chicago Scholars Foundation, 55 E. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1010, Chicago, IL 60604 www.chicagos-cholars.org Main: (312)-784-3300 Fax: (312)-784-3301.

Executive Director: Karen G. [email protected]

Volunteer Opportunities:Mentorship is a core component to the success of our programming. This month, we are beginning to accept applica-tions for the Class of 2016 and we need an equally diverse group of mentors for them! Mentors have the opportunity to work with high school seniors in a year-long structured mentoring program. Do

Pictured: Zully JF Alvarado on the Causes for Change volunteer mission to Ecuador.

sufficiency. We supply medical assistance, training in health, education and econom-ics to areas in need. We focus on children, women and persons with disabilities to spark change in these communities.

Contact Info: 6033 N. Sheridan Road, Suite 14F, Chicago, IL 60660. www.CausesforChange.org, [email protected], (773) 561-1212.

Executive Director: Ms Zully JF Alvarado, (773) 447-8500

Upcoming Events: June 25-July 2, Volunteer Travel Mission to Ecuador. Request financial contributions and in-kind donations in the way of over -the-counter medicines, dental and medical supplies.

Chicago Coalition for the Homeless

#1 goal for 2011: The pending Sweet Home Chicago ordinance – CCH partnered with 11 community and labor groups to persuade the City of Chicago to dedicate TIF funds to affordable hous-ing. This includes using funds to restore foreclosed houses and apartment buildings, which also helps homeowners in neighborhoods hard hit by foreclosed, boarded-up properties.

Mission: Now in its 30th year, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless staffs policy specialists, public interest attorneys, and community organizers who work with families, unaccompanied youth, prostitu-tion survivors, ex-offenders, and low-wage workers. Monthly outreach at 30 shelters, housing and street programs reaches 4,500 people a year.

Contact Info: 1325 S. Wabash Ave., 2nd floor, Chicago, 60605 Our rented South Loop office has been temporarily relocated due to a Dec. 30 fire in our building, so please phone before visiting the office. Phone: (312) 435-4548 www.chicagohomeless.org

Executive Director: Edward Shurna [email protected]

Upcoming Events: Hopefest benefit con-cert every winter/spring and the John Do-nahue Golf Outing every August at Geneva National in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

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StreetWise Non-Profit Guide:you want to be a part of the development of tomorrow’s leaders? Further informa-tion and the mentor application can be found at: www.chicagoscholars.org/mentor. For additional questions please call Linda Jamrozy, Mentoring Programs Manager at 312-784-3303 or via email at [email protected].

Upcoming Events: Applications for the incoming Class of 2016 will be on our website from January 31 to February 28.

Chicago Shares

#1 goal for 2011: To recruit at least five new merchants and three more selling locations for participation in the Chicago Shares program.

Mission: Chicago Shares is a not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to provide a way for individuals, agencies,communities, corporations and retail merchants to collaborate in helping hungry people through a food voucher system set up and administered by Chi-cago Shares. Contact Info: 730 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 312-573-4469, www.chicagoshares.org.

Executive Director: Richard Kacz-marek 312.467.7109 or [email protected].

Deborah’s Place

#1 goal for 2011: Through strategic partnerships and collaborations, Deborah’s Place will seek to improve organizational capacity to enhance the quality and scope of services offered. Mission: Deborah’s Place breaks the cycle of homelessness for women in Chi-cago. Through a continuum of housing options, comprehensive support services and opportunities for change provided by dedicated volunteers and staff, women succeed in achieving their goals of stable housing, sustainable income and greater self-determination.

Contact Info: 2822 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612 773-722-5080. www.deborahsplace.org.

Executive Director: Audrey Thomas773-638-6535

Upcoming Events:• Brides, Bubbles and Bliss Wedding Show to Benefit Deborah’s Place: Carasco Photogra-phy is bringing together a clever medley of wedding vendors for an avant garde bridal soiree that will benefit Deborah’s Place. Be inspired about your wedding day possibilities at Brides, Bubbles and Bliss as you sip champagne, devour culinary delights and preview couture gowns. Guests who purchase a bridal ticket will receive a luxe tote bag filled with gifts and incentives from boutique vendors and a raffle entry to a “Girls Night Out” package, “An Evening in Chicago” pack-age and more.Event highlights include food from Calihan Catering, a champagne bar, live entertainment by Style Matters DJs and an exclusive runway show by Belle Vie Bridal Couture. Wednesday, February 2 at Gallery 1028: 1028 N. Hooker St., Chicago. Tickets $20 - $65 per person; info(at)carascophoto.com.

• The Under One Roof Pub Party at Goose Island: Good food. Good friends. Good beer. All to support your own commu-nity. Join in on Thursday, March 3, at the Goose Island Brewpub for the Profession-al Auxiliary Board’s “Under One Roof” Pub Party! 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.Goose Island, 1800 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago $50 in advance, $60 at the door. The evening will feature a silent auction,

music, raffle prizes, and good conversa-tion.

picTured Students Isabel Romeo and Darlin Garcia proudly display their newly-earned acceptance letters at Chicago Scholar’s 4th Annual Onsite Admissions Forum in October 2010.

East Village Youth Program

#1 goal for 2011: To support as many students as possible along the road to college. We are working to start college traditions with EVYP families.

Mission: The mission of the East Village Youth Program is to encourage and pre-pare primarily low-income, Latino youth for a college education. EVYP further strives to support these youth as they pursue their college degrees and enter professional careers. It serves the needs of youth who face a myriad of socio-economic, environmental and personal factors affecting their lives that prevent them from succeeding academically and envisioning the pursuit of higher educa-tion and professional career plans. EVYP’s ultimate goal is to increase the probability that its participants will enroll in a four-year college or university and graduate. A secondary but not less important goal is to help its students develop into mature, discerning, productive adults who will lead fulfilling lives and contribute to their communities in leadership and commu-nity service.

Contact Info: 3643 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL 60618 312-275-0440. www.evyp.org.

Exectutive Director: Jennifer Sontag, 312-275-0440, [email protected].

Emergency Fund

#1 goal for 2011: Raise our visibility as a community resource, increase private donations to help more people in greater Chicago; develop a knowledge center at the Emergency Fund – best practices for delivering financial assistance and home-lessness prevention, community resources, and relevant research.

Mission: The Emergency Fund provides immediate financial assistance to help low-income Chicago area individuals and families through a crisis or transi-tion. Norman Stone of Stone Container Corp. founded the Emergency Fund in 1973 after he heard about a family that could not find financial assistance at any agency. The Stone family has continued as energetic fundraisers. In 2005, Mayor Richard M. Daley selected the Emergency Fund as a partner in the City’s Plan to End Homelessness. The Emergency Fund helped launch the Chicago Homeless Pre-vention Call Center in collaboration with Catholic Charities, the Chicago Alliance to End Homelessness and units of Chicago city government; this system provides a central access point for all social services in the city.

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Contact Info: 651 W. Washington Blvd., Suite 504, Chicago, IL 60661. www.emergencyfund.org

Executive Director: Nonie Bren-nan, [email protected], 312.379.0301.

Erie House

#1 goal for 2011: To increase fund-ing for our programs through new partnerships and innovative ideas while expanding awareness about our organiza-tion through new social networking capabilities.

Mission: 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.

Contact Info: 1701 W. Superior St. Chicago, IL 60622 (312) 563-5800; 1347 W. Erie St. Chicago, IL 60642 (312) 666-3430; 4225 W. 25th St. Chicago, IL 60623 773-542-7617 www.eriehouse.org

Rhea Yap, Director of Development and Communications [email protected] Martinez, Development and Communications Associate, [email protected].

Executive Director: Celena Roldan, [email protected], (312) 563.5800

Upcoming Events: • 2011 Futuro de Promesa/Future of Promise Erie Neighborhood House House’s An-nual Awards DinnerApril 7, for more information frequent www.eriehouse.org. • Erie Neighborhood House Associates Board’s Tequila for Technology February 11, 6 - 9 p.m. Jaks Tap, 901 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, Illinois 60607$30 at the door; or $20 with new chil-dren’s book. Dos Lunas, Ultra-Premium Tequila is sponsoring. Tequila tasting and mixing event. • The New Americans Initiative Citizenship Workshop January 29, Malcolm X College 1900 W. Van Buren Chicago, IL 60612. Contact Megan Granados, NAI Coor-dinator 312-432-2252 or [email protected]

a better life for the homeless and marginalized. We pledge to walk with them by being vulnerable, by advocating for them, and by being reliable. We strive to provide an open, respectful, welcom-ing, secure environment and to affirm the dignity of our guests. We are looking for the transformation of ourselves and our society.

Contact Info: Our administrative of-fices are located at 1645 W. LeMoyne St., Chicago, IL 60622. The phone number is 773-278-6724.

Executive Director: Diana Faust, SFO (phone # above, ext. 15; [email protected]); Director of Commu-nity Outreach: Christine Curran (ext. 17; [email protected]); Develop-ment Director: Tony Mallerdino (ext. 12; [email protected])Anyone interested in volunteering should con-tact Christine Curran at the number above.

Upcoming Events:• Spring Benefit Dinner: May 19• Shelter Block Party: August• Pooch Walk for the Homeless: September• Fall Benefit Dinner: November 9

Gads Hill Center

#1 goal for 2011: To secure adequate funding to provide at-home care for children from birth to 3-year-olds, assuring their healthy development; keep elementary school children safe, healthy and engaged in learning during the critical out-of-school-time hours; help middle school and high school students stay in school; and, prepare children for kindergarten.

Mission: Gads Hill, a family resource center established in 1898, partners with

Franciscan Outreach

Franciscan Outreach Association

#1 goal for 2011: To expand case man-agement services at the Franciscan House of Mary and Joseph shelter, a 246-bed shelter located at 2715 W. Harrison St.

Mission: Franciscan Outreach Associa-tion strives to be the heart and hands of the Jesus in the Spirit of the Gospel and St. Francis of Assisi. We provide for basic human needs such as food, shelter, encouragement, and assistance in creating

Facing Forward to End Homelessness(Formerly Interfaith Council for the Homeless)

#1 goal for 2011: We want to increase the number of Chicago’s homeless women and children in real homes with the tools they need to reach self-sufficiency.

Mission: Facing Forward to End Home-lessness offers home, help and hope to Chicago’s homeless women and families. Facing Forward is ending homelessness through permanent housing, education, advocacy and social services.

Contact Info: 642 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago, IL 60612; (773) 265-1207 www.ichchicago.org

Executive Director: William H. Johnson, [email protected]


StreetWise Non-Profit Guide:our community to develop the assets of children, youth, adults, and families.

Contact Info: Gads Hill Center 1919 W. Cullerton St. Chicago, IL 60608(312) 226-0963 ext. 221, [email protected], www.facebook.com/pages/Gads-Hill-Center/49142046727.

Executive Director: Barbara Castellán Phone: (312) 226-0963 Fax: (312) 226-2248 (same address as above)

Upcoming Events: Recipes for Suc-cess, Strengthening the Fabric of Families Thursday, May 12 Galleria Marchetti, 5:30-8:30 p.m.Our 6th annual fundraising gala will raise funds to support Gads Hill Center’s programs that benefit hundreds of low-income working families in the Pilsen, North Lawndale, Brighton Park and Little Village communities in Chicago. Over 300 community leaders and Gads Hill supporters will gather to celebrate the agency’s success as a family resource center on Chicago’s southwest side. This year’s event will feature a silent auction and reception, seated dinner and awards ceremony where we will honor those who have demonstrated a passionate commit-ment to the mission of Gads Hill.

H.O.M.E.

#1 goal for 2011: Our primary goal for 2011 is to expand our services to low-income seniors.

Mission: Committed to improving the quality of life for Chicago’s low-income elderly, Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly (H.O.M.E.) helps seniors remain independent and part of their community by offering oppor-tunities for intergenerational living and providing a variety of citywide support services. H.O.M.E. is the only nonprofit that provides both housing and housing support services for older adults in Chi-cago’s underserved neighborhoods.

Contact Info: 1419 W. Carroll Ave., Floor 2 Chicago, IL 60607-1149 Phone: (773) 921-3200 Fax: (312) 455-1500

Executive Director: Bruce A. Otto, [email protected], 773.295.2711

Inspiration Corporation

#1 goal for 2011: Inspiration Corpora-tion will be Chicago’s leading facilitator of personal transformation, helping the most vulnerable exit homelessness and poverty. Mission: In an atmosphere of dignity and respect, Inspiration Corporation helps people who are affected by homeless-ness and poverty to improve their lives and increase self-sufficiency through the provision of social services, employment training and placement, and housing. Contact Info: 4554 N. Broadway, Suite 207, Chicago, IL 60640, Phone: 773-878-0981, Fax: 773-878-3114 Executive Director: John Pfeiffer, (773) 878-0981 x206, [email protected] Upcoming Events: Our annual art auction, One Inspired Evening, will be held Friday, March 18 at the Stephen M. Bailey Auditorium at the Chicago Jour-neymen Plumbers Union Hall. The event will feature our signature curated live & silent art auctions, including a piece by Tony Fitzpatrick specially created for One Inspired Evening. The original and prints will be for sale at the event. The auction will also include fantastic Dream Job and delectable Wine & Dine packages, fabulous once-in-a-lifetime experiences and much more.

Interfaith House

#1 goal for 2011: To provide at least 300 acutely ill or injured homeless adults the resources necessary to restore their health and rebuild their life.

Mission: Interfaith House provides a healing environment and resources to help ill and injured homeless adults restore

their health, rebuild their lives and regain self sufficiency. Since opening our doors in 1994, Interfaith House has served over 6,000 homeless men and women in our 64-bed facility. As the organization has grown, we have become a model of recu-perative residential care and wraparound services. We fill the crucial gap in care between a hospital stay and complete recovery for the homeless population. Interfaith House is the only agency of its kind in Illinois, and one of only a handful nationwide.

Contact Info: 3456 W. Franklin Blvd., Chicago IL 60624 773-533-6013 www.interfaithhouse.org.

Executive Director: Jennifer Nelson-Seals MSHRM

La Casa Norte

#1 goal for 2011: To double both our active volunteers helping us help those who are homeless and to double our number of individual financial donors. With this increased assistance, La Casa Norte will be better able to meet the needs of those in need.

Mission: To serve youth and families confronting homelessness. We provide

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Lincoln Park Community Shelter

#1 goal for 2011: To increase awareness about who is homeless and the need for affordable housing, in addition to the organization and its programs.

Mission: The Lincoln Park Community Shelter brings our community together to empower homeless men and women to make life changes.

Contact Info: 600 W. Fullerton Pkwy., Chicago, IL 60614, 773-549-6111. www.lpcsonline.org

Executive Director: Erin Ryan, MSW, 773-549-6111 ext. 201

Upcoming Events: • Metamorphosis Party: Fight Homeless-ness. Celebrate Hope. April 21 7 p.m.-

midnight. Architectural Artifacts, Inc. 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave.

• Taste of Fall: October 21 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Gallery 1028, 1028 N. Hooker St.Chicago, IL 60622.

Literature for All Of Us

#1 goal for 2011: The primary goal of Literature for All of Us is to turn young people into independent readers. By promoting the idea that reading can be fun, enjoyable and beneficial regard-less of a student’s academic abilities or standing, we encourage teens to view reading as a lifelong pleasure and route to self-discovery. There are many benefits to encountering positive experiences of read-ing, particularly for those who have not had successful education experiences.

Mission: Literature for All of Us brings the rewards of reading and writing through book group discussions to teen mothers and other young people in underserved neighborhoods. We build communities of readers, poets, and critical thinkers. We develop family literacy by providing children’s literature and child development resources to teen parents.

Contact Info: 2010 Dewey Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 847-869-7323 www.literatureforallofus.org

Executive Director: Karen Thomson

8th Annual Gala: Esperanza!

access to stable housing and deliver com-prehensive services and act as a catalyst to transform lives and communities. To work towards achieving this mission, La Casa Norte operates four programs.

Contact Info: Jessica Rodriguez, Volun-teer Coordinator [email protected] x216La Casa Norte’s Main Office 3533 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL. 60647

Executive Director: Sol [email protected] 773-276-4900 x208

Upcoming Events: • National Volunteer Week 2011 (April 10-16)• Greater Chicago Food Depository’s Hunger Walk - participant ( June)• White Sox Tailgate Party (September)• 9th Annual Gala: Esperanza! (October)• Annual Volunteer Wrapping Party (December 14)

Lawrence Hall Youth Services

#1 goal for 2011: Through our seamless transition between levels of care within each of our four core programs, our main goal is to equip our youth with the tools and skills they need to set them on the path toward becoming proud, productive participants in society.

Mission: Lawrence Hall Youth Services is a not-for-profit child welfare agency established to assist, through a seamless delivery of services, at-risk youth and their families, to develop the self-worth, knowledge, and skills they need to lead independent and productive lives.

Contact Info: External Affairs Depart-ment 65 E. Wacker Place, Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 456-2497

Executive Director: Mary H. Hollie, MSW, ACSW 4833 N. Francisco Ave Chicago, IL 60625 (773) 769-3500 www.lawrencehall.org

Upcoming Events: • March 3: Rock, Roll & Bowl at 10Pin Bowling Lounge, Chicago• June 4: 4th Annual Golf Outing at Valley Lo Club, Glenview

Above: Lawrence Hall Youth Services receiving gifts for the 114 wish lists that William Blair employees generously sponsored for the 7th year in a row. Thank you for sharing the magic of the season!

AT LefT: La Casa Norte’s 8th Annual Gala: Esperanza!



Upcoming Events:• Salsa Caliente February 12 from 7 p.m. to midnight. The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago • Honor Thy Mother Luncheon - Saturday, May 7 at Sunset Ridge Country Club in Northfield, IL with guest speaker Jane Hamilton

Literacy Volunteers of Illinois

#1 goal for 2011: LVI continues to build its programs that support adult literacy programs, develops a greater awareness of the problems and extent of low literacy, and expand the adult literacy community of volunteers, tutors, funders and students and their families.

Mission: Literacy Volunteers of Illinois is a statewide organization committed to developing and supporting volunteer literacy programs that help families, adults and out-of-school teens increase their literacy skills.

Contact Info: Literacy Volunteers of Illinois 30 E. Adams St, Suite 1130Chicago, IL 60603 p: 312-857-1582 f: 312-857-1586

Executive Director: Dorothy Miaso, (same contact info as above)

Upcoming Events: Join LVI and UIC’s Literacy Center for the 20th annual On the Road to Literacy Conference on April 9.

Literacy Works

#1 goal for 2011: Literacy Works will continue to collaborate with adult and family literacy programs throughout Chi-

cago, ensuring their staff and volunteers are well-trained to offer high quality literacy services to communities in need. We will also build our partnerships with workforce development programs, helping to foster the critical connection between adult literacy and employment.

Mission: Literacy Works’ mission is to fulfill the promise of a basic human right: to read, write, and interpret the world. Literacy Works promotes adult and family literacy in Chicago through training to volunteer tutors, workshops for adult literacy students, and an array of services that strengthen community-based literacy programs.

Contact Info: c/o 6216 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60660, 773-334-8255, www.litworks.org.

Executive Director: Christine Kenny, [email protected], (773) 334-8255

Upcoming Events: Literacy Works will host a fundraising event, Much Ado about Tango, on Friday, April 29, at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen. Vol-unteers are needed to assist with the silent auction and photograph the event. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Marillac Social Center

#1 goal for 2011: As we embark on the New Year, our goals continue to align with our mission to empower those most in need. Additionally, this year, we plan to focus our energy on continuing our collaborative partnership between St. Vincent de Paul Center (Lincoln Park) and Marillac Social Center (Garfield Park) in order to make significant impacts on the Centers’ communities.

Mission: As stewards of the Vincentian spirit, Marillac House is committed to strengthening and empowering those most in need to reach their greatest poten-tial. We fulfill our mission through qual-ity programs for children, teens, families, and seniors.

Contact Info: Marillac Social Center212 S. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60612773.722.7440 www.marillachouse.org

Executive Director:Maureen Hallagan Marillac Social Center212 S. Francisco Chicago, Illinois 60612773-722-7440 [email protected]. Upcoming Events: Registration with Marillac Social Center and St. Vincent de Paul Center’s Athlete Team for the Chicago Marathon–now open; the Beacon of Hope Ball: April 29.

Neighborhood Writing Alliance

#1 goal for 2011: The Neighbor-hood Writing Alliance aims to serve as a hub for community-based writing and publishing to encourage participants to reflect upon, discuss, and write about their personal histories, everyday experiences, and neighborhood issues. We believe that this process can increase understanding and civic engagement, and lead to social change.

Mission: The Neighborhood Writing Alliance provokes dialogue, builds com-munity, and promotes change by creating

Above: Marillac Charity Run-ners Chicago Marathon 2010

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opportunities for adults in Chicago’s underserved neighborhoods to write, publish, and perform works about their lives.

Contact Info: www.jot.org [email protected], (773) 684-2742. 1313 E. 60th St., Chicago, IL 60637

Executive Director: Carrie Spitler (see contact info. above)

Upcoming Events: 2011 is the 20th anniversary of the Journal of Ordinary Thought and the 15th anniversary of the Neighborhood Writing Alliance. Our Annual Benefit will be June 1, in the Yates Gallery of the Chicago Cultural Center. We have dozens of performances over the course of the year—information is keep up-to-date at www.jot.org/events.php and on our Facebook page. The next public event we’ll have will be the release reading for the Winter 2011 issue of the Journal of Ordinary Thought, focused on the theme of food, in early March.

No Idle Hands

#1 goal for 2011: Emplement one new youth outreach program; collaborate with other organizations in 2 youth events; increase newsletter subscribtion by 1,000.

Mission: To keep the youth of Chicago occupied with positive, entertaining and educational activities as an alternative to leaving them to their own devices in the streets. For this purpose, No Idle Hands has created an on-line calendar of activi-ties that display the many youth focused events of other Chicago organizations, churches, community leaders, etc. We are encouraging other organizations to enter any upcoming youth events on the com-munity calendar for free. In addition to the on-line calendar, we issue a monthly email newsletter that is intended to keep parents, youth and educators informed and aware of all the opportunities that are available. The newsletter not only has some featured upcoming events but also many other resources such as scholarship sources, youth relevant news, details of other organizations “Making a Differ-ence” in our community.

Contact Info:P.O. Box 957173 Hoffman Estates, IL 60195 773-980-6799 www.noidlehands.org Twitter: http://twitter.com/NoIdleHands www.facebook.com/pages/No-Idle-Hands/147542654275

Executive Director: Paris Wells 773-980-6799 [email protected]. Upcoming Event: 10th annual Honor Thy Mother event featuring author Eliza-beth Berg – Saturday, May 1.

North Side Housing & Supportive Services (formerly Lakeview Shelter)

#1 goal for 2011: To increase our hous-ing options and expand our supportive services, specifically health care and employment. Mission: North Side Housing & Supportive Services’ mission is to end homelessness in the lives of individuals by providing housing and comprehensive supportive services. We also strive to eliminate the social and economic condi-tions that can cause, contribute to and exacerbate homelessness.

Contact Info: Administration Offices: 3340 N. Clark St., Suite 203 Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 244-6401 Fax:(773) 244-6403 www.northsidehousing.org

Executive Director: Geraldine Palmer, Email:[email protected]

Open Books

#1 goal for 2011: Our goals for 2011 include providing high-impact literacy programs for Chicago youths, striving to become Chicago’s destination used-books store, and raising awareness about the literacy crisis in Chicago. Mission: Open Books enriches lives through reading, writing, and the remark-able power of used books by provid-ing community programs, mobilizing passionate volunteers, and operating an extraordinary bookstore.

Contact Info: 213 W. Institute PlaceSuite 207 Chicago, IL 60610, 312.475.1355 Fax [email protected]

Executive Director: Stacy Ratner

Upcoming Events: We are in the midst of finalizing our calendar of events. All of our events are listed on our website: http://open-books.org/events/events.php

REST

#1 goal for 2011: To increase residential stability of homeless adults by serving 500 clients in Emergency Housing; 284 clients in Interim Housing; 124 clients in REST’s Permanent housing Program and placing 35 clients into other permanent housing. In addition, 284 clients will be assessed and enrolled in case management, 113 will participate in mental health or substance treatment and over 100,000 meals will be served.

Mission: REST was founded in 1979 and opened its first two shelters serving the Uptown/Edgewater community; it has evolved into one of the most compre-hensive homeless service providers in Chi-cago. We operate: 1) 15 units of Emer-gency Overnight Shelter; 2) 100 units of Interim Housing (with case management and social services); 3) Permanent Sup-portive Housing with 100 scattered-site apartments. Our mission is to work collaboratively to provide safe, quality, permanent and emergency housing and social services to men and women who are homeless.

Contact Info: Main Office and Men’s Shelter/Support Center 941 W. Lawrence Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 784-0909 Women’s Shelter 1011 W. Wilson Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 www.restweb.org

Executive Director: Kathleen Ahler, MSW, ACSW

Upcoming Events: We’re all looking to save money these day so come save and support REST at Carson’s Community Days Feburary 26. If you buy a Community Days coupon book for $5 you get a $10



off coupon (with minimal exclusions) and 20% off coupons on other selected merchandise and exclusive Community Days offers. All coupons now include Yel-low Dot merchandise! There’s also a 30% early bird coupon (if you show up early) and three amazing web-exclusive offers. REST is one of Carson’s top 100 charities in the Chicago area. Come join us!Contact Operations Director, Edweana Brock and Executive Director, Kathy Ahler to buy your Carson’s Community Days Coupon Books at 773.784.0909 or [email protected]

Rumble Arts

#1 goal for 2011: To expand our student base by doubling our outreach and providing more quality classes that cel-ebrate the arts in all its forms from paint-ing and drawing, to music, dance, yoga, martial arts, writing, and performance

Mission: Rumble Arts Center is an all ages, multicultural, 501(c)3 certified community arts organization that offers donation based arts education classes in addition to special workshops and cultural events. By providing educational oppor-tunities for all ages, we actively cultivate an environment where entire families can come together to learn, teach, and play under the same roof.

Contact Info: Rumble Arts Center3413 W. North Ave. Chicago, Il 60647773-278-4441 [email protected] Johnson Programming [email protected]; Cristina GutierrezEvent & Community Partnership Coordi-nator [email protected].

Executive Director: Brook Woolf [email protected]

Upcoming Events: On Saturday, April 2, from 12 to 4 p.m. Rumble Arts will be part of the spring kickoff for Muévete’s, Move for Life!, which is an initiative that is part of the broad and intensive efforts

to reduce the impact of Type 2 diabetes in Humboldt Park organized by Block-by-Block: The Greater Humboldt Park Community Campaign Against Diabetes (BxB). The event will take place in Hum-boldt Park at the the corner of California and Division to create awareness and build momentum for spring and summer physical activities.There will be a variety of activities taking place simultaneously: Aerobics, Yoga, Zumba, Bomba, Tai Chi, Break Dancing, Skateboarding, Biking, live music, and dancing as well as health screening related to physical activity. There will also be healthy snacks and refreshments stations.

South-East Asia Center

#1 goal for 2011: Grow our volunteer program.

Mission: South-East Asia Center’s mis-sion is to build bridges of understanding and cooperation amongst all Asian people as well as between peoples of Eastern and Western upbringing. We work with native-born Americans and immigrants, promoting mutual understanding and cooperation.

Contact Info: Office and for Child Care: 1134 W. Ainslie, Tel: 773-989-7433; Broadway Site with ESL: 5120 N. Broadway, Tel: 773 989-6927. www.se-asiacenter.org.

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#1 goal for 2011: Secure funding to hire an Executive Director

Mission: Provide emergency shelter, food, clothing, and referrals for additional assistance to homeless persons in Chicago.Prevent homelessness by providing im-mediate assistance and referrals to those facing a housing crisis. Educate the wider community about the plight of homeless people and advocate on their behalf Contact Info: Southwest Chicago PADS3121 W. 71st St. Chicago, IL 60629773 737-7070

Executive Director: Robert Bator [email protected], 773 643-1881

Upcoming Events: • Trivia Night: March 5 at 6 p.m. Maria High School, 6727 S. California Ave.

Special Gifts Theatre

#1 goal for 2011: The goal of Special Gifts Theatre (SGT) is to create sufficient capacity for services so that all children with special needs who choose to partici-pate have the opportunity. Currently, a waiting list is maintained.

Mission: To provide children and teens with special needs, a unique, creative drama experience enabling personal growth while breaking down stereotypes related to disabilities within the community at large.

Contact Info: P.O. Box 2231 North-brook, IL 60065 847/564-7704 http://www.specialgiftstheatre.com

Executive Director: Susie Field

Upcoming Events: Musical Theatre Production: Honk Jr. Saturday, March 5


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Upcoming events: Spertus launches a Graduate Certificate program in Health and Healing in Judaism (www.spertus.edu/programs/courses/health_heal-ing_judaism.php) designed for rabbis, chaplains, counselors, healthcare provid-ers, and hospice workers. Beginning in March, the program explores how faith can positively inform professional and personal medical decisions and what Jew-ish thought teach us about today’s com-plex, scientifically oriented medical world. For this and other public and professional programs, visit Spertus.edu

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St. Leo’s Campus for Veterans

#1 goal for 2011: To provide compre-hensive care for homeless veterans.

Mission: To provide a place to live, to hope, rest, heal and learn. Stable, long-term living arrangements are essential to the rehabilitation and transition of veterans from homelessness to self-sustainability.

Contact Info: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago 721 N. LaSalle Chicago, Illinois 60654 (312) 655-7700;

St. Leo Campus for Veterans 7750 S. Em-erald Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60620 (773) 651-9950 www.stleoveterans.com.

Volunteer Coordinator: [email protected]

St. Vincent de Paul Center

#1 goal for 2011: As we embark on the New Year, our goals continue to align with our mission to empower those most in need. Additionally, this year, we plan to focus our energy on continuing our collaborative partnership between St. Vincent de Paul Center (Lincoln Park) and Marillac Social Center (Garfield Park) in order to make significant impacts on the Centers’ communities.

Mission: As stewards of the Vincentian spirit, St. Vincent de Paul Center is com-mitted to strengthening and empowering

Spertus

#1 goal for 2011: To expand program-matic offerings that meet the needs of Jewish nonprofit professionals, communal organizations, and the diverse publics served by Spertus.

Mission: Spertus is Chicago’s center for Jewish learning and culture. Through innovative public programming, exhibits, collections, research facilities, professional training, and degree programs, Spertus inspires learning, serves diverse commu-nities, and fosters understanding for Jews and people of all faiths, locally, regionally, and around the world.

Contact Info: Spertus Institute610 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605-1901 312.322.1700 www.Spertus.edu

Executive Director: Dr. Hal M. Lewis, [email protected]

those most in need to reach their greatest potential.We fulfill our mission through quality child care and early childhood education, comprehensive services to isolated seniors, and outreach to the homeless.

Contact Info: St. Vincent de Paul Cen-ter 2145 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60614 Tel: 312.943.6776 Fax: 312.943.2257 www.svdpc.org

Executive Director: Carrie Callas,Executive Director, St. Vincent de Paul Center 2145 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60614 (312) 943-6776 Fax: (312) 943-2257.

Upcoming Events:• House of Cards Casino Night – February 5, 7-10 p.m., St. Vincent de Paul Center• Fleur de Lis Ball – February 26, 6 p.m. to Midnight, Chicago Hilton and Towers• Registration with Marillac Social Center and St. Vincent de Paul Center’s Athlete Team for the Chicago Marathon–now open• Beers, Bags and Burgers– June 17, 6:30-10 p.m., St. Vincent de Paul Center.

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StreetWise Non-Profit Guide:will continue to build relationships with vulnerable youth and adults on the night-time streets. We will use these relation-ships to provide free health care, youth housing, outreach and hospitality services that empower people of all ages to meet their own needs.

Mission: The Night Ministry’s Health Outreach Bus provides free health care, outreach and hospitality services to over 5,000 individuals on Chicago’s nighttime streets each year. We assist over 3,200 homeless or at-risk youth (including pregnant and parenting youth) annually by providing them with street outreach, shelter and supportive services.

Contact Info: The Night Ministry 4711 N. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, IL 60640-4407, (773) 784-9000 www.thenight-ministry.org

Executive Director: Paul W. Hamann, 773-784-9000

Upcoming Events:• 12th Annual Lighting Up the Night Benefit Dinner: May 24, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. • Throughout January, Franks ‘N’ Dawgs is donating all proceeds from the purchase of its Charitable Dawg gourmet hot dog to The Night Ministry. Franks ‘N’ Dawgs is located at 1863 N. Clybourn Ave. in Chicago.

ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation

#1 goal for 2011: Join our team in the 2011 Bank of America Chicago Marathon – add purpose to your marathon experi-ence by helping kids learn to prevent brain and spinal cord injuries! Mission: Celebrating 25 years of helping kids and teens stay safe, ThinkFirst offers educational programs for kids of all ages. Peer-educators share their personal stories of the realities of a brain or spinal cord injury and encourage students to make safe choices. Injury is the leading cause of

death for kids and teens: programs focus on vehicle and sports safety as well as violence prevention.

Contact Info: ThinkFirst National In-jury Prevention Foundation, 1801 N. Mill St., Suite F, Naperville, IL 60563Phone: 630-961-1400 Fax: 630-961-1401www.thinkfirst.org. Donations, sponsor-ships and volunteers for events support our injury prevention programs. Con-sider gift certificates, silent auction items and sponsor levels for our well-attended events. Contact us for more information.

Executive Director: Debby Gerhard-stein, [email protected]

Upcoming Events: • 2011 ThinkFirst Conference on Injury Prevention: Denver, April 8-11.• Denver, Colorado, April 9: ThinkFirst 25 Year Review! Educational forum and celebration• INVESCO Stadium, Denver, April 10: Community Helmet Day- providing bike helmets and fun for children and their families• Washington D.C., October: ThinkFirst 25 Year Review! Educational forum and celebration• October: Race for ThinkFirst in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon• Spring and fall Yankee Candle sales – a fun and easy way for your organization to raise money for ThinkFirst • Your Company Events: Choose Think-First as your Designated Charity!

Women In Progress

#1 goal for 2011: To raise funds for the items we provide so that we can help more women meet their goals. Our partnerships with other organizations will allow us to reach more women than ever before.

Mission: To uplift, support, and em-power formerly incarcerated women by providing supportive services within low income communities in the Chicago area.

Contact Info: 342 E. 107th St., Suite #1E Chicago, IL 60628 (773) 827-2777 www.womeninprogress.net

Executive Director: Tanya DePeiza, MSW, LSW (773) 827-2777, [email protected]

Upcoming Events: Our Purse Charity Project will be in February. We’ll be looking for donations of purses and/or bags filled with toiletry items and bus cards. More information will be posted directly on our website.

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