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Two ADA computer workstations: one for adults and one for children. These workstations feature:

24-inch monitor

Oversize keyboard

Trackball mouse

Wheelchair-accessible computer table

All CPL computers have Windows 10 Ease of Access accessibility resources for vision, hearing, dexterity, mobility, focus and other related needs.

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Two ADA computer workstations: one for adults and one for children. These workstations feature:

24-inch monitor

Oversize keyboard

Trackball mouse

Wheelchair-accessible computer table

All CPL computers have Windows 10 Ease of Access accessibility resources for vision, hearing, dexterity, mobility, focus and other related needs.

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Vivia Health Gage Park - Chicago, IL | Mental Health US

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Vivia Health Gage Park, located in Chicago, Illinois, offers no-cost, on-site care with a strong emphasis on accessibility, coordination, and personalized wellness. The facility partners with healthcare and community organizations to develop comprehensive wellness plans that connect patients with the full range of services they need. The care team at Vivia Health Gage Park actively identifies available resources for each individual and provides hands-on support to navigate application processes and service access. Patients receive tailored recommendations for preventive care and health screenings based on their age, background, and lifestyle risk factors. With a commitment to mental well-being, the facility also ensures access to on-site Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs) and a variety of supportive services to promote holistic health.

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55th and Pulaski Health Collaborative provides comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of Chicago’s Gage Park and West Elsdon communities.

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The Types of Centers in Our Network Comprehensive American Job Centers: These AJCs provide a full array of employment and training related services for workers, youth and businesses. These locations …

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Pritzker’s six student-run Community Free Clinics are located throughout the Chicagoland area.

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The Me4Me Program at the 55th & Pulaski Health Collaborative is administered by the Office of Community Engagement and Neighborhood Health Partnerships. It is designed to help individuals and families address concerns and needs like high blood pressure, diabetes, nutrition, and other health challenges. We offer health education and cooking classes, support groups, walking clubs, and other resources. We are here to help you on your path to good health!

Me4Me cooking classes are held monthly. Additional education sessions will be added to our schedule as they are planned.
Click here to register for an upcoming class.
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Community Service Centers help individuals and families in need access a wide range of resources from shelter, food and clothing to domestic violence assistance, drug rehab, job training and prisoner re-entry services. Clients can get information about rental, utility and other financial assistance programs as well. The facilities also serve as warming and cooling centers during periods of extreme weather.

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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

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Food Pantries - Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

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As students across the city go back to school, former First Lady and Founder of The Obama Foundation's Girls Opportunity Alliance, Michelle Obama, announced an additional commitment of $500,000 to empower and uplift girls in and out of the classroom. The Girls Opportunity Alliance will support 11 Chicago-based girl-serving organizations this back-to-school season. The Alliance will also continue to provide organizational support to more than 60 girl-serving organizations across the City of Chicago through the Girls Opportunity Alliance Network. This holistic approach will benefit thousands of adolescent girls on the South and West Sides, particularly in the neighborhoods surrounding the future Obama Presidential Center.

In a released today, Mrs. Obama expressed her excitement for the growth of the Alliance's initiatives in Chicago. "As students head back to class, I'm proud to announce that the Girls Opportunity Alliance will be supporting some more incredible organizations in Chicago this school year," Mrs. Obama said. "From leadership development to career training to violence prevention, these organizations are helping girls gain the tools they need to succeed in school and in life."

The Girls Opportunity Alliance is dedicated to empowering and educating adolescent girls, helping them reach their full potential and create lasting change in their families, communities, and countries by connecting leaders, amplifying the impact of grassroots organizations, and raising public awareness. To date, the Girls Opportunity Alliance has supported more than 158 grassroots organizations across 43 countries, benefiting more than 120,000 girls.

With a vision set out by Mrs. Obama, in Chicago, the Girls Opportunity Alliance provides girl-serving organizations with support tailored to their specific needs, enabling them to enhance existing programs or develop new initiatives that address the unique challenges faced by girls across the city.

"​Meaningful change begins at the community level. That's why the Alliance's investment in these Chicago-based grassroots organizations is so vital," said Tiffany Drake, Vice President and Executive Director of the Girls Opportunity Alliance. "These organizations​ intimately understand the unique needs of the girls they serve, and by empowering them ​through opportunities and resources, we're building a ​brighter future."

The 11 Chicago-based girl-serving organizations are: Black Girls Jump, Distinctively Me, The Fig Factor Foundation, Girls Inc. of Chicago, Girls in the Game, Ladies of Virtue, The Medical Careers and Emergency Preparedness Initiative (MedCEEP), P.R.E.T.T.Y INC., SHE Chicago, Sisters in Cinema, and M.E.A.N. Girls Empowerment.

With the support of the Girls Opportunity Alliance, the 11 organizations will expand their programing and impact, for example:

MedCEEP addresses healthcare inequities on Chicago's South and West Sides by empowering youth with health emergency response skills and medical career exposure. Its in-school program provides a six session curriculum including hands-on emergency preparedness and career exploration. The Girls Opportunity Alliance Fund will support sustainable programming at Kenwood Academy, focusing on student leaders (primarily adolescent girls) who serve as peer mentors, providing them with exposure through medical career panels and medical simulations.

Sisters in Cinema empowers Black girls, women, and gender-expansive media creators through education, visibility, and community engagement. It offers a safe space for girls to develop valuable media skills and explore issues like mental health, peer relationships, and identity. The Girls Opportunity Alliance Fund will support up to 50 adolescent girls on Chicago's South Shore through "Pocket Cinema" (smartphone filmmaking) and "Podcasting for Beginners," both mentorship-driven and integrating social-emotional learning. Empowered to share their own stories and build self-assurance, the programs will culminate in a community showcase.

The leaders of these and other girl-serving organizations across Chicago, will join the Girls Opportunity Alliance Network, a community of more than 4,000 leaders around the world, which facilitates the exchange of ideas, information, and resources to enhance organizational capacity and sustainability. As Network members, these Chicago-leaders will benefit from capacity building workshops, Obama Foundation programming, and advice shared by the Obamas.

To learn more about the Girls Opportunity Alliance's work in Chicago and to support the efforts, visit: gofundme.org/girls-opportunity-alliance

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As students across the city go back to school, former First Lady and Founder of The Obama Foundation's Girls Opportunity Alliance, Michelle Obama, announced an additional commitment of $500,000 to empower and uplift girls in and out of the classroom. The Girls Opportunity Alliance will support 11 Chicago-based girl-serving organizations this back-to-school season.

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Gage Park Fall Programming - Special Recreation

The Park District is partnering with the City to provide safe, secure, temporary shelter for asylum seekers. Given that, Gage Park has been designated as a temporary shelter for new arrivals as part of this ever-growing humanitarian crisis.

Special Recreation Fall programs that are traditionally held at Gage Park will be held at nearby McKinley Park and Park No. 595.

For a complete list of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Programs happening at Park No. 596 click here.

For a complete list of Special Rec happening at McKinley click here.

For all programs click here.

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12/20/23 LAKEFRONT TRAIL ALERT:

The Lakefront Trail is open again from Oak St. Beach to Ohio St. Beach, .

Description

Located in the Gage Park community, Gage Park totals 25.14 acres and features two gymnasiums, an auditorium, fitness center, and multi-purpose clubrooms.A green feature of the park includes a Harvest Garden. Outside, the park offers five ball diamonds, a track, hand ball/ basketball/ and tennis courts, playground. Many of these spaces are available for rental including our auditorium, gymnasiums, and multi-purpose clubrooms.

Park-goers can participate in the Park Kids after school program, Special Recreation, American Sign Language, Senior Club and seasonal sports. During the summer, youth can participate in the Park District's popular six-week day camp.

In addition to programs, Gage Park hosts fun special events throughout the year for the entire family.

History

When prominent businessman, attorney, and South Park Commissioner George W. Gage (--1875) died in office in 1875, his fellow board members decided to name a newly-developing park in his honor. The South Park Commissioners expanded the park from 1874-1930 through land acquisition and vacating streets and alleys. In 1874, the commission had begun acquiring land for an elegant green square at the intersection of Western Avenue and what is now known as Garfield Boulevard. This property occupied a prominent location at the turning-point of the South Park Commission's boulevard system. Despite this, little had been done to complete Gage Park by the late 1890s. Frustrated by the park's unfinished condition, surrounding residents repeatedly asked for improvements. Finally, in 1903, the commission added ball fields, tennis courts, a wading pool, and a beautiful sunken garden with a formal reflecting pool and colonnade. In 1918, several small land purchases were made to extend the park's southern boundary. The following year, the commission constructed a swimming pool, separate men's and women's outdoor gymnasiums, and a children's playground in this area. Although in 1905 the South Park Commission had pioneered the development of the nation's earliest fieldhouses, by the 1920s, Gage Park still did not have one. After receiving petitions from residents, the commissioners finally agreed to build a fieldhouse in Gage Park in 1926. The classical structure, designed by in-house architects, was constructed two years later, and jointly dedicated by the South Park Commissioners and the Gage Park Citizens Improvement Club. Within a few years, two murals adorned the building's interior. One of them, located in an office, portrays folkway traditions of local immigrants. The auditorium mural, painted by acclaimed artist Tom Lea in 1931, depicts explorers and pioneers looking westward as a heavenly figure in the clouds points the way. The park became part of the Chicago Park District's portfolio when the 22 park districts were consolidated in 1934.

Registration dates vary by park. The dates listed below are specific to this park.

2024 Winter: Zone 2: East of California

Most programs run from Monday, January 08 to Sunday, March 24.

Online registration begins Tuesday, December 05.

In-person registration begins Monday, December 11.

2024 Winter: Zone 3: Virtual Programs

Most programs run from Monday, January 08 to Sunday, March 24.

Online registration begins Monday, December 04.

In-person registration begins Saturday, December 09.

Click on a program name below for description, availability and to add to your wish list or register online (if available). For activities that have already begun, registration is ongoing while spots are available. Resident fees are listed below. Non-resident fees are double.

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Eric Solorio Academy - A Proud Chicago Public High School

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Night Out in the Parks activates parks across the city with robust cultural events – bringing neighbors together to laugh, dance, sing, and engage. The Chicago Park District, in partnership with 100 local artists and organizations, presents engaging events and performances to amplify the artistic and cultural vibrancy of our city in every neighborhood and enhance quality of life across Chicago. Through theater, music, movies, dance, site-specific performances, and nature programs, the series supports Chicago-based artists, facilitates community-based partnerships and programs, cultivates civic engagement, and ensures equity in access to the arts for all Chicagoans. Learn more about the Night Out in the Parks program, our history, and our mission.

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The Resurrection Project believes that everyone has the right to live in a safe and affordable dwelling. Over the last 30+ years, we have committed ourselves to serve our community by building and managing apartments for our residents. Casa Durango is a 53-unit multi-family affordable rental housing development across two properties. Construction will be completed this fall, and tenant applications are now being accepted.

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The Resurrection Project believes that everyone has the right to live in a safe and affordable dwelling. Over the last 30+ years, we have committed ourselves to serve our community by building and managing apartments for our residents. Casa Durango is a 53-unit multi-family affordable rental housing development across two properties.

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Here’s the full list of programs and organizations that help families with Christmas gifts and holiday assistance:

• Adopt-A-Family Programs

• American Red Cross

• Assistance League

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America

• Catholic Charities

• Lions Club

• One Simple Wish

• Schools

• Society of St. Vincent de Paul

• United Way

• YMCA and YWCA

• Marine Corps Toys for Tots

• USPS Operation Santa

• Salvation Army Angel Tree

• Prison Fellowship Angel Tree

• Firefighters Giving Away Toys at Christmas

• Cops Helping Families at Christmas

• Dream Foundation Christmas Assistance Toy Program

• Be An Elf (Free Toys)

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Library Resources for GED and High School Equivalency Prep

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With your Chicago Public Library card, you can access free study materials, live tutors, and practice tests for both the GED and HiSET…

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Bitter cold temperatures are more than an inconvenience; they pose a serious threat to health and safety. The City of Chicago has many services available to help residents weather the winter months.

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Pursue in-demand roles with University of Illinois Chicago Tech Bootcamps powered by Fullstack Academy.

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GSA serves a breadth of government needs, assists a range of businesses, and provides citizens and consumers with a wealth of information & services.

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Adult Education (ESL, GED/HiSET) - City Colleges of Chicago

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College Access for Undocumented Students

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A college degree is highly desirable for many reasons, including better career opportunities, and the City of Chicago is committed to helping undocumented students achieve a college degree. CPS counselors and career coaches are being trained to support undocumented student success, with over 400 participants already trained to date. CPS’ Choose Your Future website provides tools and information for undocumented students who wish to attend college. The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights offers an Undocumented Student’s Guide to College

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Job Shadow Week is a national program that is coordinated locally for high school students with disabilities by the Chicago Public Schools’ Education to Careers Office and MOPD.

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The City of Chicago is committed to assisting residents in their pursuit of finding a job. This page contains information on where residents can find job opportunities in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Job Boards; websites for current listings of job openings

Through the City's partnership with the Chicago Workforce Investment Council, residents can access current job postings at some of the city's largest private sector employers.

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What is 988? 988 is more than just an easy-to-remember number. It is a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress, including family, friends, and/or caregivers.
If you are in crisis, please call or text 988, or go to988lifeline.org/chat to access live chat. You will be connected with a trained crisis counselor who will listen to you, provide support and get you the help you need.

When should I call 988? If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, 988 provides a connection to free, 24/7 confidential support.

What happens when I call 988? At the beginning of the call, callers have the option to select the Veterans Crisis Line or the Spanish language Crisis Line. If the caller with an Illinois area code does not select either of these options, they will be routed to an Illinois Life Line Call Center. If after 3 minutes, the call is not answered by a live person, the caller is routed to the NSPL backup affiliate network, or someone in a different state.

What can I expect from 988? Callers who are connected with the Illinois Life Line will receive specialized, individualized support by Certified Crisis Workers trained in suicide prevention, de-escalation and stabilization, and resources. The Illinois Life Line will continue to work closely with the mobile crisis outreach teams across the state to support anybody who needs in-person intervention by a crisis-trained person. Text and chat services will be added at a later date.

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A Call to 988 does not automatically facilitate a police response.

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988 Call specialists are trained in suicide prevention and crisis intervention.

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Dialing 988 reaches the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The former 800 number works, too!

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988 is not just for someone who is actively suicidal

What's the difference between 988, 911, 211/311 and other local hotlines?

988

Suicide prevention and mental health crisis lifeline

Access point to statewide community-based crisis resources such as mobile crisis outreach teams

Specialized intervention by certified crisis workers with advanced training in de-escalation and clinical suicide prevention

Confidential, free, and available 24/7/365

911

Emergency line for public safety emergencies, medical emergencies, and law enforcement

Provides limited de-escalation or emotional support; staffed with public safety answering point dispatch workers

Offers de-escalation under emergency situations rather than de-escalaction under a mental health crisis situation that 988 offers

If the public safety or medical emergency is pertaining to someone who has a mental health condition, or appears to be experiencing a mental health crisis, a crisis intervention team (CIT) trained officer with basic training in mental health crises may be available through 911 dispatch

Free, and available 24/7/365

211/311

Resource support line the links callers to resources

Ability to transfer callers to the Lifeline Line

Free, and available 24/7/365

311 is specific to Chicago and Cook County, while 211 is available in some select Illinois counties

Local mental
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use crisis hotlines

Resource for people who need help getting into behavioral health services

Various hours of operation, according to the hotline's capacity

Provides screening, assessment and referrals to helpful services

Illinois Warm Line:
1-866-359-7953

Free phone support for anyone living in Illinois to include emotional support, recovery education, self-advocacy support, and referrals

Staffed by Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS)

Not a crisis line, rather, works with callers to address aspects of their wellness by identifying triggers, developing action plans, and learning what is necessary to maintain wellness

Free, available Mon-Sat, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

988 Toolkit

Access assets and resources intended for promotion of the 988 dialing code

Assets include a Frequently Asked Questions document, an infographic flyer and social media posts

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On August 25, 2021, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law the Community Emergency Services and Supports Act (CESSA), also known as the Stephon Watts Act. This new legislation requires emergency response operators such as those at 911 centers, to refer calls seeking mental and behavioral health support to a new service that can dispatch a team of mental health professionals instead of police. Work to implement CESSA will occur over the next year and is expected to be complete by January 1, 2023.

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What is 988? 988 is more than just an easy-to-remember number. It is a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress, including family, friends, and/or caregivers. If you are in crisis, please call or text 988, or go to988lifeline.org/chat to access live chat.

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Mental Health Crisis Resources in Chicago

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24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential telephonic support to people in distress by a trained crisis counselor. People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. The goal of 988 telephonic response is to help someone receive support and resources over the phone. If immediate danger is present or the person needs additional support, 988 call-takers will activate mobile crisis providers in the area to respond to the person where they are located. There are crisis teams connected to 988 that respond across the city.

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Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life. But anxiety disorders—like panic disorder— involve more than temporary worry or fear. Learn about the signs & symptoms of panic disorder and find treatment & support for yourself or loves ones: http://samhsa.gov/mental-health/anxiety-disorders

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FACT: ICE cannot conduct warrantless arrests or raids nor vehicle stops at their own discretion. There are rules they have to abide by thanks to the settlement in the Castañon Nava case that protects immigrant communities.

Visit our website to learn more about the settlement's implications, the nationwide policy that ICE must follow, and to report warrantless ICE arrests: https://immigrantjustice.org/NavaSettlement

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"Every family, every child, every human being deserves to feel safe and secure in the place they call home. I am committed to making sure that value defines what it means to live in Illinois."

Governor JB Pritzker

This web page lists resources offered by the State of Illinois and community-based organizations to assist new arrivals resettling in Illinois.

On Oct. 12, 2022, the United States announced a new process that allows Venezuelan nationals and their immediate family members to come to the United States. This provides a safe and orderly way for nationals of Venezuela who are outside the United States and lack U.S. entry documents to be considered, on a case-by-case basis, for advance authorization to travel and a temporary period of parole for up to 2 years for urgent humanitarian reasons and significant public benefit.

If you are interested in sponsoring a Venezuelan family outside of the United States, here is the Process for Venezuelans

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. ASSISTANCE FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS

1. Illinois Welcoming Center (IWC)

2. Immigrant Family Resource Program (IFRP)

3. Family Support Network and Hotline

2. PROGRAMS & SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS

1. Emergency & Transitional Housing Program

2. Child Care Assistance

3. School & Education

4. Food Connections

3. HEALTHCARE
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

4. Mental Health Support

1. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

2. For 24-Hour Support for Deaf or hard of hearing American Sign Language users

5. IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES

1. Illinois Access To Justice

2. Employment Authorization

3. Protect Yourself from Immigration Scams

4. Reporting Scams

6. OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION

ASSISTANCE FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS

Illinois Welcoming Center (IWC)

The Illinois Welcoming Centers (IWC) consist of 34 comprehensive service centers providing a variety of free support services to all immigrants and refugees in Illinois, regardless of status, such as:

Comprehensive and holistic case management and service coordination to immigrants and refugees in a linguistically, culturally sensitive manner.

Benefits and services provided by state and federal agencies as well as social service agencies and connect individuals to appropriate services as needed through case management or referral.

Coordinate social services in their particular geographic location by creating Community Alliances. These Community Alliances consist of meetings with local service providers to address common challenges shared in the delivery of services to immigrants and refugee and to enhance service effectiveness and improve service coordination.

Host a variety of community education workshops to help immigrants and refugees learn about resources and information that can advance their successful integration and build the capacity of immigrant and refugee communities.

Visit the Office of the Illinois Welcoming Center website
Immigrant Family Resource Program (IFRP)

The Immigrant Family Resource Program (IFRP) is a contract between immigrant-serving organizations in Illinois, The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR), and the Illinois Department of Human Services to support immigrant access to public benefits.

They currently partner with several community-based organizations with capacity in 59 languages. Here is a complete list of their partner organizations with direct contact information for IFRP services.
Visit the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights website.
Family Support Network and Hotline

The Family Support Network (FSN) HOTLINE is to unify, build and coordinate a full range of support - legal, social services, ministry, law enforcement, and political action - for all families torn apart by our immigration system. The Hotline operates 24/7.

Call 1-855-435-7693 for assistance.
Visit the Family Support Network and Hotline website
PROGRAMS & SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS

Emergency & Transitional Housing Program

If you are in a vulnerable situation facing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, the Emergency and Transitional Housing Program can give immediate and comprehensive shelter services. For more information on Emergency and Transitional Housing providers.

Child Care Assistance

We know how important it is for you to find quality childcare for your child. The Illinois Department of Human Services' (IDHS) Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and your local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agency are working together to support families to get the information and resources they need to find and select the best childcare for their child.
Visit Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) website.
School & Education

If you are looking for resources on school enrollment and need assistance searching for the nearest Public School, visit the Illinois State of Education website.

Food Connections

If you are searching for resources that can connect you to food pantries and soup kitchens in Illinois, please visit our website for a list of Illinois Food Banks and the area they serve.
Visit the Food Connections website.
HEALTHCARE

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

If you would like to locate a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), the Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) has a health center locator tool where you can search for a health center by address, state, or county.

FQHCs are in most cities and many rural areas. They will help you, even if you have no health insurance. You pay what you can afford, based on your income.
Visit Federally Qualified Health Center website.
Mental Health Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 is more than just an easy-to-remember number-it is a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress, including family, friends, and/or caregivers.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, or is having thoughts of suicide, 988 provides a connection to free, 24/7 confidential support.

For 24-Hour Support for Deaf or hard of hearing American Sign Language users

The national Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is now offering direct crisis counseling and support for Deaf or hard of hearing American Sign Language users via a dedicated videophone option. Disaster survivors and responders can connect with trained DDH crisis workers fluent in ASL by dialing 1-800-985-5990 from a videophone-enabled device or via an "ASL Now" link which can be accessed at DisasterDistress.samhsa.gov.
Visit 988hotline.illinois.gov.
IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES

BEWARE OF FRAUDULENT IMMIGRATION PROVIDERS! Notaries Public are not attorneys. Generally, notaries, travel agents or insurance agents are not allowed to advise you on immigration matters or other legal matters.

Protections may be available for eligible Venezulans already present in the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security announced the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela for 18 months. Individuals eligible for TPS under this designation must have continuously resided in the United States since March 8, 2021.

Illinois Access To Justice

The Illinois Access to Justice network provides high quality legal services in the neighborhoods where people live and work. Legal Services include representation in criminal, civil, administrative, and immigration matters.

Call 1-888-708-6-A2J to find a legal service provider in your area.
Visit Illinois Access to Justice website.
Employment Authorization

To legally work in the United States, asylum seekers need to apply for asylum. One hundred and fifty days after their application is accepted, they can apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).

Protect Yourself from Immigration Scams

We do not want you to become the victim of an immigration scam. If you need legal advice on immigration matters, make sure the person helping you is authorized to give legal advice. Only an attorney or accredited representative working for a Department of Justice recognized organization can give you legal advice. Visit the Avoid Scams page for information and resources.

Reporting Scams

If you find you are a victim of an immigration scam please report this person to the Illinois Attorney General:

Illinois Attorney General - Immigration Fraud

OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION

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IDHS: Support Services for Recently Arrived Migrants

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"Every family, every child, every human being deserves to feel safe and secure in the place they call home. I am committed to making sure that value defines what it means to live in Illinois." Governor JB Pritzker This web page lists resources offered by the State of Illinois and community-based organizations to assist new arrivals resettling in Illinois.

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Food Pantries and Food Programs in Chicago | Greater Chicago Food Depository

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Most food pantry and grocery distributions use an electronic intake system called Link2Feed that tracks basic information about visitors to the program. Most meal programs simply log the number of visitors at each gathering.

Only trained and authorized staff and volunteers at the food program and food bank can access this information on visitors. Link2Feed has best-in-class security protection to make sure no unauthorized users have access to this information.

Staff use this information to learn about the level of need in our community, who we may not be reaching, and how we can improve our services to end hunger in Cook County. It also reduces the amount of physical paperwork required, making intake faster and more secure.

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Food Pantries and Food Programs in Chicago | Greater Chicago Food Depository

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Most food pantry and grocery distributions use an electronic intake system called Link2Feed that tracks basic information about visitors to the program. Most meal programs simply log the number of visitors at each gathering. Only trained and authorized staff and volunteers at the food program and food bank can access this information on visitors.

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Join Us in Raising Awareness for These Causes in February By Theo Smith, Communications Intern Patient advocacy organizations work tirelessly to educate, promote, advocate, and raise awareness and funding for [...]

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Free Museum Days in Chicago | Free Admission to Chicago Museums

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Experience Chicago's award-winning museums, without spending a dime. Check out our ever-growing list of free museum days in 2021, plus some Chicago museums that are free all year long.

Looking for other ways to save? Check out the Chicago CityPASS or Go Chicago Card, which offers admission to several Chicago museums and attractions for one discounted price.

Here's a list of free Chicago museum days for 2021. Keep in mind that many museums are currently operating with shortened hours and new ticketing procedures; check our list of open museums in Chicago or contact the museum to learn more.

Field Museum

The Field Museum will be offering free basic admission, plus discounted passes to explore a ticketed exhibition or enjoy a 3D movie, for Illinois residents on the following 2021 dates:

Illinois residents can redeem free admission by reserving their tickets online then providing proof of residency at the museum. The free tickets include all general admission exhibitions, such as Evolving Planet, The Ancient Americas, and Inside Ancient Egypt.

Illinois teachers (pre-K through 12th grade) and active military personnel receive free basic admission year-round.

Shedd Aquarium

The Shedd Aquarium is offering Illinois residents free access to all permanent exhibits, including special exhibits Underwater Beauty and seasonal Stingray Touch, on the following 2021 dates:

Advance reservations required; no tickets will be available onsite. A $3-per-order transaction fee applies to Illinois Free Day tickets reserved online. All adults must provide proof of residency in-person when redeeming tickets at the discounted rate.

Museum of Science and Industry

Admission at the Museum of Science and Industry is free for Illinois residents on the following dates:

The Museum of Science and Industry is always free for United States military active-duty personnel and veterans, Illinois POWs, Chicago firefighters, Chicago police officers and Illinois teachers (Pre-K through 12th grade).

Chicago History Museum

The Chicago History Museum is offering free admission:

Illinois residents under age 18 are free and all children under 12 are always free.

Art Institute of Chicago

At the Art Institute of Chicago, the museum admission is always free for Chicago teens under the age of 18, all children under age 14, Link and WIC cardholders, active-duty military, and Illinois educators. Upcoming free museum days for Illinois residents include:

The public can enjoy the following public museum areas free of charge:

The Ryan Learning Center in the Modern Wing

The North and South Gardens (accessible from Michigan Avenue)

The Nichols Bridgeway connecting the museum to Millennium Park

The Bluhm Family Terrace on the 3rd floor of the west pavilion of the Modern Wing

DuSable Museum of African American History

The DuSable Museum of African American History is free for all during the month of June 2021.

Museum of Contemporary Art

The Museum of Contemporary Art is always free for visitors under age 18, visitors with disabilities and their caregivers receive free admission, members of the military and police and fire departments and veterans, and Illinois elementary and high school teachers.

Illinois residents receive free admission every Tuesday

To encourage more people to visit and visit often, the MCA has a pay-what-you-can policy - no one will be turned away. They also offer suggested admission of $3 each for up to six individuals when visitors present their LINK (EBT) Card as part of the Museums for All program.

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

The Illinois Holocaust Museum is offering free admission on:

June 1 - 30, 2021, all kids and students receive free entry to the museum

Reserve your free tickets in advance.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Free admission year-round for everyone at the Lincoln Park Zoo.

Brookfield Zoo

Free admission at the Brookfield Zoo for all active, reservist, and retired members of the military with ID. Admission is also free for children age 2 and under.

Adler Planetarium

The Adler Planetarium is not offering any upcoming free admission days, please check back.

Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier

The Chicago Children's Museum offer veterans and active military free admission every day with the presentation of valid military status identification. They also offer families that qualify for state food assistance and are in possession of an EBT card or WIC card free admission for up to 6 people.

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum:

No upcoming free admission days

Loyola University Museum of Art

Admission is free year-round at the Loyola University Museum of Art.

McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum

The McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum:

No upcoming free admission days

Swedish American Museum

Free admission every second Tuesday of the month year-round at the Swedish American Museum. Children aged 1 year or younger are admitted free.

Clarke House Museum

The Clarke House Museum is the oldest home in the city of Chicago. There are free public tours on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Glessner House

There are currently no upcoming free admission days at Glessner House.

Charnley-Persky House

The Charnley-Persky House is temporarily closed, please check back for future free museum days.

Wrightwood 659

There are currently no upcoming free admission days at Wrightwood 659.

National Veterans Art Museum

The National Veterans Art Museum is temporarily closed, please check back for future free museum days.

National Museum of Mexican Art

While the museum remains temporarily closed, admission is free year-round at the National Museum of Mexican Art.

Chicago Cultural Center

While the center remains temporarily closed, admission is free year-round at the Chicago Cultural Center.

Museum of Contemporary Photography

Admission is free year-round at the Museum of Contemporary Photography. All visitors must reserve a free timed ticket.
Dates are subject to change and may not include fees to view special exhibits. Visit individual museum websites for admission details, as well as policies for specific community members such as military personnel and local school groups.

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What are people saying about employment agencies services near Chicago, IL?

This is a review for a employment agencies business near Chicago, IL:

"Outside in the parking lot, people puts on loud music. While I have kids sleeping in my house. I complained before elite service didn't do anything. From my advice, elite service should put a sign says " NO LOUD MUSIC" in the parking lot. Then I might change this rating."
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What are the best employment agencies that offer virtual consultations?

These are the best employment agencies that offer virtual consultations near Chicago, IL:

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THE BEST 10 Employment Agencies near GAGE PARK, CHICAGO, IL - Last Updated December 2023 - Yelp

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Best Employment Agencies in Gage Park, Chicago, IL - Elite Staffing, Primary Staffing, The Right Choice Staffing Service, Debbie's Customized Staffing, Allegiance Staffing, Staff Right, Elite Labor, A Better Workforce, Nurse-Call Healthcare Staffing, Midwest Workers Association

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Youth Job Center has partnered with Chicago Public Schools and Gage Park High School to support students from Chicago's South and Southwest sides in pursuing career success after high school, whether their path involves college, training programs, apprenticeships, and more, helping them develop the skills they need to obtain the career they want.

Youth Job Center's Career Advisor at Gage Park High School, LaLa Bolander, works closely with students, school leaderships, teachers, and counselors to support young people in exploring potential career paths, helping them find the career opportunity that meets their needs, interests, skills, strengths, and passions.

LaLa supports students at all grade levels, working with Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors in the classroom during school days, Tuesday - Friday, leading them in intensive curriculum that has a long and successful history of working with youth from diverse backgrounds at all steps of the career pathway process, leading to the development of valuable executive functioning skills that help youth overcome challenges throughout their lifetime.

LaLa's availability:

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We're glad you're here!

Welcome to

Mass Times

Daily mass is celebrated Monday thru Saturday between St. Symphorosa Church and St. René Goupil Church on alternating months.

St. Symphorosa

6135 S. Austin Ave.

Weekend Mass

Saturday Vigil

5:30 PM

Sunday

9 AM

12 PM

Weekday Mass

Monday - Saturday | 8 AM at alternating church sites in the following months:

Feb. | Apr. | June | Aug. | Oct. | Dec.

Reconciliation

Tuesdays | 6 PM to 7 PM

St. René Goupil

6949 W. 63rd Place

Weekend Mass

Saturday Vigil

4 PM

Sunday

7:30 AM

10:30 AM

Weekday Mass

Monday - Saturday | 8 AM at alternating church sites in the following months:

Jan. | Mar. | May | July | Sept. | Nov.

Reconciliation

Saturdays | 3 PM to 3:45 PM

Parish Events

Please see our latest bulletin for upcoming events

Parish Bulletin

Find a digital copy of our most recent parish bulletin.

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The new Two Holy Martyrs Parish is the union of St. Symphorosa Church and St. René Goupil Church of the Clearing/Garfiend Ridge community of Chicago.

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We're glad you're here!

Welcome to

Mass Times

Daily mass is celebrated Monday thru Saturday between St. Symphorosa Church and St. René Goupil Church on alternating months.

St. Symphorosa

6135 S. Austin Ave.

Weekend Mass

Saturday Vigil

5:30 PM

Sunday

9 AM

12 PM

Weekday Mass

Monday - Saturday | 8 AM at alternating church sites in the following months:

Feb. | Apr. | June | Aug. | Oct. | Dec.

Reconciliation

Tuesdays | 6 PM to 7 PM

St. René Goupil

6949 W. 63rd Place

Weekend Mass

Saturday Vigil

4 PM

Sunday

7:30 AM

10:30 AM

Weekday Mass

Monday - Saturday | 8 AM at alternating church sites in the following months:

Jan. | Mar. | May | July | Sept. | Nov.

Reconciliation

Saturdays | 3 PM to 3:45 PM

Parish Events

Please see our latest bulletin for upcoming events

Parish Bulletin

Find a digital copy of our most recent parish bulletin.

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The new Two Holy Martyrs Parish is the union of St. Symphorosa Church and St. René Goupil Church of the Clearing/Garfiend Ridge community of Chicago.

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Gage Park Fall Programming - Special Recreation

The Park District is partnering with the City to provide safe, secure, temporary shelter for asylum seekers. Given that, Gage Park has been designated as a temporary shelter for new arrivals as part of this ever-growing humanitarian crisis.

Special Recreation Fall programs that are traditionally held at Gage Park will be held at nearby McKinley Park and Park No. 595.

For a complete list of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Programs happening at Park No. 596 click here.

For a complete list of Special Rec happening at McKinley click here.

For all programs click here.

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12/20/23 LAKEFRONT TRAIL ALERT:

The Lakefront Trail is open again from Oak St. Beach to Ohio St. Beach, .

Description

Located in the Gage Park community, Gage Park totals 25.14 acres and features two gymnasiums, an auditorium, fitness center, and multi-purpose clubrooms.A green feature of the park includes a Harvest Garden. Outside, the park offers five ball diamonds, a track, hand ball/ basketball/ and tennis courts, playground. Many of these spaces are available for rental including our auditorium, gymnasiums, and multi-purpose clubrooms.

Park-goers can participate in the Park Kids after school program, Special Recreation, American Sign Language, Senior Club and seasonal sports. During the summer, youth can participate in the Park District's popular six-week day camp.

In addition to programs, Gage Park hosts fun special events throughout the year for the entire family.

History

When prominent businessman, attorney, and South Park Commissioner George W. Gage (--1875) died in office in 1875, his fellow board members decided to name a newly-developing park in his honor. The South Park Commissioners expanded the park from 1874-1930 through land acquisition and vacating streets and alleys. In 1874, the commission had begun acquiring land for an elegant green square at the intersection of Western Avenue and what is now known as Garfield Boulevard. This property occupied a prominent location at the turning-point of the South Park Commission's boulevard system. Despite this, little had been done to complete Gage Park by the late 1890s. Frustrated by the park's unfinished condition, surrounding residents repeatedly asked for improvements. Finally, in 1903, the commission added ball fields, tennis courts, a wading pool, and a beautiful sunken garden with a formal reflecting pool and colonnade. In 1918, several small land purchases were made to extend the park's southern boundary. The following year, the commission constructed a swimming pool, separate men's and women's outdoor gymnasiums, and a children's playground in this area. Although in 1905 the South Park Commission had pioneered the development of the nation's earliest fieldhouses, by the 1920s, Gage Park still did not have one. After receiving petitions from residents, the commissioners finally agreed to build a fieldhouse in Gage Park in 1926. The classical structure, designed by in-house architects, was constructed two years later, and jointly dedicated by the South Park Commissioners and the Gage Park Citizens Improvement Club. Within a few years, two murals adorned the building's interior. One of them, located in an office, portrays folkway traditions of local immigrants. The auditorium mural, painted by acclaimed artist Tom Lea in 1931, depicts explorers and pioneers looking westward as a heavenly figure in the clouds points the way. The park became part of the Chicago Park District's portfolio when the 22 park districts were consolidated in 1934.

Registration dates vary by park. The dates listed below are specific to this park.

2024 Winter: Zone 2: East of California

Most programs run from Monday, January 08 to Sunday, March 24.

Online registration begins Tuesday, December 05.

In-person registration begins Monday, December 11.

2024 Winter: Zone 3: Virtual Programs

Most programs run from Monday, January 08 to Sunday, March 24.

Online registration begins Monday, December 04.

In-person registration begins Saturday, December 09.

Click on a program name below for description, availability and to add to your wish list or register online (if available). For activities that have already begun, registration is ongoing while spots are available. Resident fees are listed below. Non-resident fees are double.

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Two ADA computer workstations: one for adults and one for children. These workstations feature:

24-inch monitor

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Trackball mouse

Wheelchair-accessible computer table

All CPL computers have Windows 10 Ease of Access accessibility resources for vision, hearing, dexterity, mobility, focus and other related needs.

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Gage Park Branch is on Chicago's Southwest Side.

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It's who we are. It's what we do.

Friend Health (formerly Friend Family Health Center) brings more than 65 years of healthcare experience to you and the community. Our trusted healthcare professionals are here to serve everyone, providing adult medicine, women's health, children's health, mental health (including psychiatry), substance use disorder, and dental services.

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By fostering a culture that celebrates our
cultural differences and builds strong
relationships between members of the Gage
Park school community, Gage Park High
School aims to mold the minds of young
people and develop their capacity to be able
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College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools

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College Board is a non-profit organization that clears a path for all students to own their future through the AP Program, SAT Suite, BigFuture, and more.

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Pilsen Wellness Center - Empowerment Through Wellness

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Thank you for your interest in Pilsen Wellness Center, Inc. As one of the largest providers of community based treatment services within the Midwest, our untiring commitment to providing quality services has continued since our modest beginnings. Across our numerous program offerings, you will find many skilled and experienced individuals dedicated to providing you with only the highest-quality, culturally sensitive, and affordable services available. Contact us at any one of our programming sites, conveniently located and in the neighborhood. We look forward to serving you.

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Chicago, Illinois 60617
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Chicago, Illinois 60609
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Thank you for your interest in Pilsen Wellness Center, Inc. As one of the largest providers of community based treatment services within the Midwest, our untiring commitment to providing quality services has continued since our modest beginnings.

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At ACCL, we also provide sliding scale payment options to help those who need lower cost counseling services at this time. These services will be provided by one of our Masters level interns who is in training with fully licensed supervisors. Those who do not have insurance are eligible for these services. Our intake team will help to determine your fee for services.

The structure of our sliding scale counseling is tailored to each individual client on a case-by-case basis, and is based on your household income and other financial factors. As much as possible, we aim to work with our clients to make counseling accessible financially.

Feel free to schedule an appointment online, or reach out to our intake team at hello@acclchicago.com or 773-249-2921 for more information.

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Counseling Sliding Scale Payments - ACCL Chicago

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Sliding scale services will be provided by one of our interns who is being trained under the supervision of our fully licensed clinicians. Those who do not have insurance are eligible for these services. Our intake team will help you determine your fee for services.