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This organization founded by a Chicago native from Englewood, provides provides safe, structured, and supportive housing for individuals working toward stability and independent living.

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EZ Recovery Living | Build a New Beginning Today

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EZ Recovery Living offers safe, structured recovery housing and independent living support to help individuals rebuild their lives through accountability and new beginnings.

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Numerous organizations throughout Chicago provide support to immigrants from all over the world. This page provides contact information for many of these resources. If your organization is not listed, please contact the Office of New Americans to let us know.

ICIRR is dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society. In partnership with member organizations, the Coalition educates and organizes immigrant and refugee communities to assert their rights; promotes citizenship and civic participation; monitors, analyzes, and advocates on immigrant-related issues; and, informs the general public about the contributions of immigrants and refugees.

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.

AFIRE's mission is to build the capacity of Filipino American community to effect constructive social change through grassroots education, action, research, and services.

Arab American Action Network
3148 West 63 rd Street
http://www.aaan.org/
773.436.6060

The Arab American Action Network (AAAN) strives to strengthen the Arab community in the Chicago area by building its capacity to be an active agent for positive social change. As a grassroots nonprofit, our strategies include community organizing, advocacy, education, providing social services, leadership development, cultural outreach and forging productive relationships with other communities.

The Mission of Asian Americans Advancing Justice is to promote a fair and equitable society for all by working for civil and human rights and empowering Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other underserved communities.

We serve a multi-cultural community by providing comprehensive, collaborative and effective programs in English and Spanish. We promote health and wellness and create opportunities for educational and economic advancement.

Assyrian National Council of Illinois is a nationwide non-profit organization that promotes public awareness of Assyrian issues, encourages greater American-Assyrian participation in the American democratic process, and assists in humanitarian and development programs in Illinois and all over USA, and also in Middle East where the Assyrian community resides.

Cambodian Association of Illinois enables refugees and immigrants from Cambodia residing in Illinois, especially those in metropolitan Chicago, to become self-sufficient, productive participants in American society while preserving and enhancing their cultural heritage and community.

Centro Romero is a community-based organization that serves the refugee immigrant population on the northeast side of Chicago. Our interrelated programs include adult education, women's empowerment projects, legal assistance, and youth learning and leadership development as well as special projects such as Community organizing and HIV/AIDS Outreach and Education.

Chicago Irish Immigrant Support is a not-for-profit organization which serves the needs of Irish immigrants and Irish Americans in the Chicago area and beyond. We are a direct services agency providing frontline immigration services and social services. We have a particular emphasis on serving the needs of our most vulnerable community members, especially the elderly.

We are an interfaith coalition called to challenge faith communities and leaders through education, advocacy, and action to live in compassionate solidarity with our immigrant sisters and brothers.

Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is a community-based social services agency. CMAA's mission is to serve the needs, promote the interests, and enhance the well-being of Chinese and other immigrants and refugees in the Chicagoland area, and to foster their participation in and assimilation into American society.

Christopher House is a catalyst for helping at-risk children from birth to age 18 thrive by taking a comprehensive approach to education and creating lifelong learners. Understanding that educating the child is not enough, we also provide supportive services to the entire family that help build stability and self-sufficiency. We serve over 4,000 children and family members every year through our five sites on Chicago's north and west sides.

The Claretians are committed to seeing the world through the eyes of the poor. We strive to respond to the most urgent and timely needs, using all means possible to care for the spiritual and material needs of others. We give special attention to the needs of recent immigrants, youth and families, leadership training, and spiritual renewal.

The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago strives to be the unifying federation of Islamic organizations of Greater Chicago, the leading advocate of Muslim community interests and a catalyst for enriching American Society.

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.

The Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago (ECAC) is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to serving the cultural, psychological and socio-economic needs of refugees and immigrants in and around metropolitan Chicago. In addition to assisting native Ethiopians, ECAC also supports other African, Asian, Middle Eastern and Eastern European refugee populations who seek its services.

Promover el bienestar y el progreso de los michoacanos y mexicanos tanto en el medio oeste de Estados Unidos, como en el Estado de Michoacán, México, a través de proyectos educativos, culturales, productivos y sociales dentro de un cuento binacional.

Heartland Alliance advances the human rights and responds to the human needs of endangered populations-particularly the poor, the isolated, and the displaced-through the provision of comprehensive and respectful services and the promotion of permanent solutions leading to a more just global society.

The mission of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS Chicago) is to guide Jewish immigrants and others through the immigration process to the ultimate goal of United States citizenship; to aid them in bringing their families here as new immigrants and to reunite them with family or friends already here; to foster American ideals among the newcomers and to instill a knowledge of American history and institutions, a sense of true patriotism and love for their adopted country, and to make better known to the people of the United States the need to promote immigration.

Immigrant Youth Justice League
http://www.iyjl.org/

IYJL is a Chicago-based organization led by undocumented youth working towards full recognition of the rights and contributions of all immigrants through education, leadership development, policy advocacy, resource gathering, and mobilization. Since we became an organization in October 2009 we attempt to do our organizing and live our lives undocumented, unafraid, and unapologetic.

Our mission is to promote the well-being of South Asian immigrants through services that facilitate their adjustment, integration, and friendship with the wider society, nurture their sense of community, and foster appreciation for their culture and heritage.

Our mission is to contribute to the fullest development of Latino immigrants and their families through education, training and employment that fosters full participation in the changing United States society while preserving cultural identity and dignity.

The purpose of the Iraqi Mutual Aid Society is to foster the well-being and self-sufficiency of Iraqi refugees and immigrants in the Chicago-metro area: easing their transition to life in the United States, forging connections between Iraqi and American society, and facilitating the preservation and exchange of Iraqi culture.

Our mission at KACS is to celebrate our ethnicity and to empower all members of the community by providing educational, legal, health and social services.

Mujeres Latinas en Acción empowers Latinas through providing services which reflect their values and culture and being an advocate on the issues that make a difference in their lives.

Muslim Women Resource Center provides refugee women and their families, who come from more than thirty countries around the world, with the social services, resources and support they need to advance their well-being and facilitate their adjustment, integration and friendship with the wider society in Chicago.

NIJC provides direct legal services to and advocates for these populations through policy reform, impact litigation, and public education. Since its founding three decades ago, NIJC has been unique in blending individual client advocacy with broad-based systemic change.

ONE Northside is a mixed-income, multi-ethnic, intergenerational organization of institutions that unites our diverse community. Our mission is to build power and develop leadership so that the community can address critical human rights issues that improve our common life.

RefugeeOne is a refugee resettlement agency that provides a full range of services to refugees resettled in the Chicago area. Our primary focus is to assist the refugee in becoming an independent, self-supporting member of the new community as soon as possible.

South-East Asia Center's mission 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.

The United African Organization is a dynamic coalition of African national associations that promotes social and economic justice, civic participation, and empowerment of African immigrants and refugees in Illinois.

To reach community empowerment through participatory learning. Universidad Popular works in partnership with neighborhood residents to transform their lives and ultimately, the community.

Our Mission is to strengthen and perpetuate the unity and solidarity of the Vietnamese residing in the state of Illinois. To generate and implement the mutual assistance spirit among the Vietnamese ethnic group members. To promote, support and develop cultural, social and educational programs to serve people in Illinois. To foster the development and strength of various Vietnamese organizations in the state of Illinois.

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At The Resurrection Project, we believe that social change starts at the community level. When individuals feel safe and secure, they are more likely to invest in their community, making it a better place for all. We support this development by providing services that stabilize and protect families, by helping them acquire assets and improve their financial health, and by mobilizing them to advocate for long-lasting, positive change.

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At The Resurrection Project, we believe that social change starts at the community level. When individuals feel safe and secure, they are more likely to invest in their community, making it a better place for all.

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Applying for a funding opportunity is easier and more efficient when your team collaborates. Grants.gov Workspace makes it possible.

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LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH (LAWNDALE LIGHTHOUSE)

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And, increasingly, people experience the "more, faster, bigger, better" solutions of modern life to be too flat, too empty, too unjust to provide that help. Could healthy spirituality and community meet our needs?

Brown Line Church (named for Chicago's Northside "L" train) is a community both in Chicago and online (reaching many beyond Chicago). Through Sunday gatherings for prayer & meditation, small group community building, and empowering individuals to contribute to justice and healing in the world, we try to help people connect with a God of love and find deeper, fuller, less self-centered lives - especially people who feel more at home culturally in progressive settings, rather than religious settings.

We embrace diversity in perspectives and religious/cultural backgrounds, we are committed to economic justice and anti-racism work, and we are LGBTQ-inclusive. Our guide in all this is Jesus. Many present "faith in Jesus" as an exclusive thing, over and against other religious or non-religious approaches to life, but our experience has been entirely different...

Discord Online community

Discord is an online platform for community. Join Brown Line Church's Discord server to discuss our Sunday messages, connect with volunteer opportunities, ask for prayer, swap stuff, or just laugh at gifs people share.

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An inclusive, progressive non-denominational church with a healthy sense of humor and humility, both online and local (based in Lincoln Square-Ravenswood on Chicago's Northside). Spiritual. Relatable. Contemplative. Jesus-centered. Open-minded. Thoughtful. Practical. Religious Diversity. Anti-Racist. LGBTQ Affirming.

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Hunger is what you feel when you don't have enough to eat. Food insecurity is the set of circumstances that prevent your access to healthy, nutritious food. Some studies indicate that as many as 37% of North Lawndale residents experience food insecurity at some point.
We invite those who reside in zip codes 60608, 60612, 60623, 60624 & 60632 who do not have access to sufficient, healthy food to come to the Harmony Food Pantry for groceries.
Pantry Hours:

Wednesdays, 10:30 am to 1 pm

Our Mission

To reduce food insecurity in our community by acquiring and distributing nutritious foods. To offer a wide selection of foods that will encourage healthy choices, helping to reduce obesity, hypertension, diabetes and heart disease. To partner with neighborhood organizations, hospitals and education institutes to identify the needs of individuals with health requirements and source the foods needed.

Senior home delivery

We have many neighbors in North Lawndale, blessed by age, that cannot safely come to the Harmony Food Pantry to get food - so we bring it to them! This Senior Home Delivery program is made possible through our partnership with I Am Able and funding provided by RRF Foundation for Aging. Together, we provide nutritious food and other essentials to help keep those over 65 healthy and safe. This program is currently available to Seniors who reside in the 8-block area bound by 16th Street, Central Park, Ogden and Ridgeway Avenues.

free diapers

We all know that diapers are essential to care for infants and toddlers. But did you know that diapers are not included in government assistance? The average cost for diapers is $60/month per child. Parents report having to choose between food or diapers for their children. Through a pilot program offered by the Greater Chicago Food Depository and Share Our Spare, we are providing free diapers to families living in the North Lawndale area and beyond.

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Harmony Food Pantry provides free groceries for people who live in North Lawndale and surrounding communities.

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Toman Branch is in the Little Village neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side.

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Description

This small playground is 0.08 acres and it is located in the North Lawndale Community. The park features a playground. While there is no structured programming taking place at this location, we invite you to check out our great programs offered at nearby Douglas Park for recreation in the gym and fun in the outdoor pool and get in shape at the Fitness Center or enjoy a game of soccer on the artificial turf.

History

The Chicago Park District identified City-owned property located at 1944 S. St. Louis Avenue located in the North Lawndale Community Area for parkland. The City transferred this property to the Park District in 2002 to create this park. A playground was installed in Park No. 519.

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This small playground is 0.08 acres and it is located in the North Lawndale Community. The park features a playground. While there is no structured programming taking place at this location, we invite you to check out our great programs offered at nearby Douglas Park for recreation in the gym and fun in the outdoor pool and get in shape at the Fitness Center or enjoy a game of soccer on the artificial turf.

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Douglass Branch is in the North Lawndale neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.

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Lawndale Redefined

Lawndale Redefined is a $31.4 million joint venture from GRE Ventures, Imagine Group, and 548 Development. Planned for an acre of vacant, City-owned and private land on Ogden Avenue between Homan and Trumbull avenues, the project consists of 60 mixed-income apartments, three market-rate townhomes, retail and restaurant space, and a stand-alone community center with technology and arts programming.

Outdoor amenities include a plaza with public art and other cultural amenities. The project will create 30 permanent jobs and up to 120 construction jobs.

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Lawndale Redefined is a $31.4 million joint venture from GRE Ventures, Imagine Group, and 548 Development. Planned for an acre of vacant, City-owned and private land on Ogden Avenue between Homan and Trumbull avenues, the project consists of 60 mixed-income apartments, three market-rate townhomes, retail and restaurant space, and a stand-alone community center with technology and arts programming.

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Lawndale Christian Health Center - Quality, Affordable Healthcare

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A medical clinic in the Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago where quality healthcare is accessible to all.

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Family Care Partners Medical Group specialize in Primary Care, Urgent Care, physicals, Occupational Health Services, and preventive health care. We are conveniently located @ 7 Chicagoland locations in Chicago/Illinois. Just minutes from Interstates 55, 294 and 290. Whether you need a doctor to help with basic health care, chronic illness, school/Employment and annual physicals or a DOT physical, you can get quality care for all your medical concerns.

>>Call us today at 773-581-8080 to schedule an appointment for Drug Testing /DOT & Employment Physical, and Vaccinations. <<

With years of experience, our medical team will assess you and create a custom recovery plan that's right for you. We understand the importance of educating you on the most effective ways to take care of your body, so that you can heal quickly.

Not only will our doctors treat your existing conditions, we also work to maximize your prevention strategies. We strive to help you improve your quality of life, achieve your wellness goals, and support your best possible life.

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FCP Medical Centers specialize in Primary Care, Urgent Care, physicals, Occupational Health Services, Preventive & Wellness

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"I have had a lot of trouble finding accessible mental health professionals in the city. I really appreciate that TaskForce has a professional on-site because it makes it much easier for me to have someone to help me with my mental health."

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Mental Health and Wellness Program - TaskForce Chicago

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At TaskForce, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for individuals within the community to prioritize and nurture their mental and emotional well-being.

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Numerous organizations throughout Chicago provide support to immigrants from all over the world. This page provides contact information for many of these resources. If your organization is not listed, please contact the Office of New Americans to let us know.

ICIRR is dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society. In partnership with member organizations, the Coalition educates and organizes immigrant and refugee communities to assert their rights; promotes citizenship and civic participation; monitors, analyzes, and advocates on immigrant-related issues; and, informs the general public about the contributions of immigrants and refugees.

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.

AFIRE's mission is to build the capacity of Filipino American community to effect constructive social change through grassroots education, action, research, and services.

Arab American Action Network
3148 West 63 rd Street
http://www.aaan.org/
773.436.6060

The Arab American Action Network (AAAN) strives to strengthen the Arab community in the Chicago area by building its capacity to be an active agent for positive social change. As a grassroots nonprofit, our strategies include community organizing, advocacy, education, providing social services, leadership development, cultural outreach and forging productive relationships with other communities.

The Mission of Asian Americans Advancing Justice is to promote a fair and equitable society for all by working for civil and human rights and empowering Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other underserved communities.

We serve a multi-cultural community by providing comprehensive, collaborative and effective programs in English and Spanish. We promote health and wellness and create opportunities for educational and economic advancement.

Assyrian National Council of Illinois is a nationwide non-profit organization that promotes public awareness of Assyrian issues, encourages greater American-Assyrian participation in the American democratic process, and assists in humanitarian and development programs in Illinois and all over USA, and also in Middle East where the Assyrian community resides.

Cambodian Association of Illinois enables refugees and immigrants from Cambodia residing in Illinois, especially those in metropolitan Chicago, to become self-sufficient, productive participants in American society while preserving and enhancing their cultural heritage and community.

Centro Romero is a community-based organization that serves the refugee immigrant population on the northeast side of Chicago. Our interrelated programs include adult education, women's empowerment projects, legal assistance, and youth learning and leadership development as well as special projects such as Community organizing and HIV/AIDS Outreach and Education.

Chicago Irish Immigrant Support is a not-for-profit organization which serves the needs of Irish immigrants and Irish Americans in the Chicago area and beyond. We are a direct services agency providing frontline immigration services and social services. We have a particular emphasis on serving the needs of our most vulnerable community members, especially the elderly.

We are an interfaith coalition called to challenge faith communities and leaders through education, advocacy, and action to live in compassionate solidarity with our immigrant sisters and brothers.

Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is a community-based social services agency. CMAA's mission is to serve the needs, promote the interests, and enhance the well-being of Chinese and other immigrants and refugees in the Chicagoland area, and to foster their participation in and assimilation into American society.

Christopher House is a catalyst for helping at-risk children from birth to age 18 thrive by taking a comprehensive approach to education and creating lifelong learners. Understanding that educating the child is not enough, we also provide supportive services to the entire family that help build stability and self-sufficiency. We serve over 4,000 children and family members every year through our five sites on Chicago's north and west sides.

The Claretians are committed to seeing the world through the eyes of the poor. We strive to respond to the most urgent and timely needs, using all means possible to care for the spiritual and material needs of others. We give special attention to the needs of recent immigrants, youth and families, leadership training, and spiritual renewal.

The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago strives to be the unifying federation of Islamic organizations of Greater Chicago, the leading advocate of Muslim community interests and a catalyst for enriching American Society.

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.

The Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago (ECAC) is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to serving the cultural, psychological and socio-economic needs of refugees and immigrants in and around metropolitan Chicago. In addition to assisting native Ethiopians, ECAC also supports other African, Asian, Middle Eastern and Eastern European refugee populations who seek its services.

Promover el bienestar y el progreso de los michoacanos y mexicanos tanto en el medio oeste de Estados Unidos, como en el Estado de Michoacán, México, a través de proyectos educativos, culturales, productivos y sociales dentro de un cuento binacional.

Heartland Alliance advances the human rights and responds to the human needs of endangered populations-particularly the poor, the isolated, and the displaced-through the provision of comprehensive and respectful services and the promotion of permanent solutions leading to a more just global society.

The mission of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS Chicago) is to guide Jewish immigrants and others through the immigration process to the ultimate goal of United States citizenship; to aid them in bringing their families here as new immigrants and to reunite them with family or friends already here; to foster American ideals among the newcomers and to instill a knowledge of American history and institutions, a sense of true patriotism and love for their adopted country, and to make better known to the people of the United States the need to promote immigration.

Immigrant Youth Justice League
http://www.iyjl.org/

IYJL is a Chicago-based organization led by undocumented youth working towards full recognition of the rights and contributions of all immigrants through education, leadership development, policy advocacy, resource gathering, and mobilization. Since we became an organization in October 2009 we attempt to do our organizing and live our lives undocumented, unafraid, and unapologetic.

Our mission is to promote the well-being of South Asian immigrants through services that facilitate their adjustment, integration, and friendship with the wider society, nurture their sense of community, and foster appreciation for their culture and heritage.

Our mission is to contribute to the fullest development of Latino immigrants and their families through education, training and employment that fosters full participation in the changing United States society while preserving cultural identity and dignity.

The purpose of the Iraqi Mutual Aid Society is to foster the well-being and self-sufficiency of Iraqi refugees and immigrants in the Chicago-metro area: easing their transition to life in the United States, forging connections between Iraqi and American society, and facilitating the preservation and exchange of Iraqi culture.

Our mission at KACS is to celebrate our ethnicity and to empower all members of the community by providing educational, legal, health and social services.

Mujeres Latinas en Acción empowers Latinas through providing services which reflect their values and culture and being an advocate on the issues that make a difference in their lives.

Muslim Women Resource Center provides refugee women and their families, who come from more than thirty countries around the world, with the social services, resources and support they need to advance their well-being and facilitate their adjustment, integration and friendship with the wider society in Chicago.

NIJC provides direct legal services to and advocates for these populations through policy reform, impact litigation, and public education. Since its founding three decades ago, NIJC has been unique in blending individual client advocacy with broad-based systemic change.

ONE Northside is a mixed-income, multi-ethnic, intergenerational organization of institutions that unites our diverse community. Our mission is to build power and develop leadership so that the community can address critical human rights issues that improve our common life.

RefugeeOne is a refugee resettlement agency that provides a full range of services to refugees resettled in the Chicago area. Our primary focus is to assist the refugee in becoming an independent, self-supporting member of the new community as soon as possible.

South-East Asia Center's mission 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.

The United African Organization is a dynamic coalition of African national associations that promotes social and economic justice, civic participation, and empowerment of African immigrants and refugees in Illinois.

To reach community empowerment through participatory learning. Universidad Popular works in partnership with neighborhood residents to transform their lives and ultimately, the community.

Our Mission is to strengthen and perpetuate the unity and solidarity of the Vietnamese residing in the state of Illinois. To generate and implement the mutual assistance spirit among the Vietnamese ethnic group members. To promote, support and develop cultural, social and educational programs to serve people in Illinois. To foster the development and strength of various Vietnamese organizations in the state of Illinois.

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What's new at Legacy

Support the Legacy Builder Sneaker Ball Fundraiser

Saturday, April 20, 2024 - South Shore Cultural Center - Chicago, Il.

Dress in your finest formal wear and fancy sneakers and walk the blue carpet to join our community of youth champions and game-changers for an evening of celebration, philanthropy, cool fashion, and fundraising. The proceeds from this event will support leadership and academic enrichment programs for Legacy scholars.

Do you want to do more? Become a Legacy Builder Sponsor! Contact Yvette Warren, Director of Development at yvette.warren@legacycharterschool.org
Legacy Builder Sneaker Ball Sponsorships

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Outstanding Center for Teaching and Learning

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Legacy Charter School is a public charter school educating over 450 children in pre-k through 8th grade in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood.

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We invite you to join us in celebrating our past, present, and future as a pillar within the Lawndale community. We look forward to celebrating 25 years with our friends, supporters, and community members. This year's gala promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, celebration, and networking opportunities.
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We're North Lawndale College Prep.Together, we rise.

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Coursera | Degrees, Certificates, & Free Online Courses

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Learn new job skills in online courses from industry leaders like Google, IBM, & Meta. Advance your career with top degrees from Michigan, Penn, Imperial & more.

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The Gallery at 3824 — Events at Lawndale Christian Health Center

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Book your next event with us! Located on the West Side of Chicago in the brand new Health & FItness Center at Lawndale Christian Health Center, our Skyline Conference Room boasts some of the best views in the city. We also offer our smaller Ogden Conference Room and even our cozy Green Tomato Cafe garage space for more intimate gatherings. There’s always plenty of free parking and the prices can’t be beat!

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DSR SGB can have dramatic positive effects on a wide range of symptoms and conditions.

Peterson K, Bourne D, Anderson J, et al. Evidence Brief: Effectiveness of Stellate Ganglion Block for Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) [Internet]. Washington (DC): Department of Veterans Affairs (US); 2017 Feb. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK442253/

Lipov EG, Jacobs R, Springer S, Candido KD, Knezevic NN. Utility of Cervical Sympathetic Block in Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Multiple Cohorts: A Retrospective Analysis. Pain Physician. 2022 Jan;25(1):77-85. PMID: 35051147. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35051147/

DSR SGB by Stella

Our advanced Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) treatment protocol can produce better outcomes.

After researching many ways of administering Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for PTSD, Stella's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Eugene Lipov developed an advanced protocol of SGB, called the Dual Sympathetic Reset (DSR) that could yield the most effective results. This procedure involves two injections on one side of the neck to relieve symptoms of emotional trauma.

DSR SGB is one of the most promising interventions for psychological trauma. While studies show that the success rate of SGB treatment for PTSD symptoms average at 70%~75%, Stella's advanced DSR SGB protocol results in 81% of clients finding relief from their PTSD symptoms.

HOW DOES DSR SGB WORK

Treat the symptoms of trauma by regulating overactive nervous system

Some individuals experience being stuck in a fight-or-flight response long after triggering traumatic or stressful events. This state can create extra nerve fibers in the brain called sprouting, which produces persistent norepinephrine, known as adrenaline. Adrenaline is responsible for an overactive nervous system, causing increased heart rate and alertness, affecting sleep, mood, and memory - all physical symptoms of trauma.

Stella's advanced Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) protocol, the Dual Sympathetic Reset (DSR), is two Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) injections of local anesthetic in one side of the neck next to a bundle of sympathetic nerves that regulates the fight-or-flight response. Similar to turning on and off a computer, this helps restore normal biological function and has the potential to relieve symptoms of trauma, even at its most severe.

Lipov EG, Jacobs R, Springer S, Candido KD, Knezevic NN. Utility of Cervical Sympathetic Block in Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Multiple Cohorts: A Retrospective Analysis. Pain Physician. 2022 Jan;25(1):77-85. PMID: 35051147. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35051147/

Lynch JH, Muench P, Okiishi etal. Behavioral health clinicians endorse stellate ganglion block as a valuable intervention in the treatment of trauma-related disorders. Investig Med 2021;0:1-5. doi: 10. 1136/jim-2020-001693

Lynch J, Mulvaney S, Bryan C, Hernandez D. Stellate Ganglion Block Reduces Anxiety Symptoms by Half: A Case Series of 285 Patients. J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(6), 958; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13060958

Frequently Asked Questions about the Dual Sympathetic Reset

Bilateral DSR SGB & Integration Therapy

We measure success in lives changed.

Over 83% of Stella Patients who receive one SGB procedure experience lasting relief from their trauma symptoms.

DSR SGB Treatment Reviews

See results from Stella patients.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Dual Sympathetic Reset

Frequently Asked Questions about the Dual Sympathetic Reset

Bilateral DSR SGB & Integration Therapy

15 minute dual injection on one side of the neck to temporarily numb the sympathetic nerves, allowing your fight or flight response to reset and return your body to calm and control.

Our best outcomes come from Bilateral DSR SGB (two treatments) paired with virtual integration therapy. This brings dramatic healing in the window of transformation following treatment.

DSR SGB + Integration Therapy
$2344: DSR + 4 Integration Sessions
$3644: Bilateral DSR + 4 Integration Sessions

DSR SGB
$1650: DSR
$2950: Bilateral DSR
Your care team will recommend the best path of treatment for your unique concerns, history, and needs.

Receive cutting-edge Stellate Ganglion Block treatment near you for life-changing results.

In just 20 minutes, you could gain a renewed sense of peace and hope and an entirely new outlook on life. Stella's innovative Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) treatments help relieve the physical symptoms of emotional trauma and mental health challenges to empower individuals to take charge of their lives.

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Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for PTSD and Anxiety

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Dual Sympathetic Reset SGB is a leading biological treatment that can help relieve symptoms of PTSD/PTSI, anxiety and depression. Learn More.

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Sinai Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Clinic - Sinai Chicago

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Comprehensive Reentry Assistance - Safer Foundation

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Welcome to Safer Foundation

We pave the path to reentry with the tools, training, and support needed to succeed. Job readiness training and placement. Educational programming. Advocacy interventions. They all create stability on your path forward, and they're all included in our hands-on approach to guiding you along the way.

You're here-that's step one. And we'll be right there with you for the rest of your journey

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Comprehensive Reentry Assistance - Safer Foundation

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Safer Foundation is one of the nation's largest nonprofits providing reentry assistance, job placement and training, and educational programming for clients.

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Since 1956, Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) has been the place Where Possibility Lives: a trusted partner on Chicago's South and West sides, ensuring that kids have a safe place they can go to explore, to discover, to process, and ultimately to envision a bright future that they can create for themselves. In early learning classrooms, afterschool programs, and summer day camps, youth ages 15 months to 18 years find joy in learning, grow socially and emotionally, and build skills for the jobs of tomorrow. CYC students are deeply engaged, with many attending our hands-on clubs five days a week, 48 weeks a year.

CYC envisions a Chicago where every child has equitable access to the resources, experiences, safe spaces, and mentors that they need to live each day as their best selves.

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CYC provides high-quality early learning and out-of-school time enrichment in under-resourced neighborhoods to holistically support children of all ages, their families, and their communities.

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Young Men's

Educational Network

Developing youth leaders today for the future of our families tomorrow.

Our MISSION

"To prepare young men and women in North Lawndale for leadership by helping them grow in their faith and character, develop a love for learning, and use their talents to serve the community and strengthen our families.

LATEST NEWS

"ALL HANDS ON DECK! This is YMEN's moment to serve like we have never served before," said Michael Trout, YMEN's Founder. The pandemic has affected African-Americans at a rate that is seven times more than other communities. We have been told that the 60623 and 60624 zip codes of North Lawndale have led the state in both percentage of cases and number of fatalities. COVID-19 has also led to tremendous financial strain as non-essential workers have been furloughed and many have lost their employment.

YMEN'S Community COVID IMPACT

The Young Men's Educational Network (YMEN) teams up with Gorilla Gourmet to provide critical food supplies to 1,000 people each week in North Lawndale. Every Thursday is filled with joy and love as the Young Men's Educational Network (YMEN) delivers 250 boxes of nutritious food to families in North Lawndale.

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Young Men's Educational Network Developing youth leaders today for the future of our families tomorrow. Our MISSION "To prepare young men and women in North Lawndale for leadership by helping them grow in their faith and character, develop a love for learning, and use their talents to serve the community and strengthen our families.