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Obama Presidential Center Chicago, IL      Saturday, September 12  •  12 PM - 4 PM

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Chicago families, join us for a FREE fall family day at the Obama Presidential Center filled with food, fun, community & connection!

Chicago, come spend the day with us! 💛

Join us for a FREE family community day at the Obama Presidential Center filled with good food, family, fun, and connection. Bring the kids, grab a blanket, and come enjoy a beautiful fall afternoon with neighbors and families from across the city.

Each ticket includes hamburger or hot dog with chips and a drink, or bring your own food! There is a park for the kids, a picnic area, a fruit and vegetable garden, public library and so much more on the campus! Take some time with the family to experience everything this exciting new Chicago destination has to offer!

Come with your family. Bring a friend. Meet someone new. And enjoy a day that celebrates community, connection, and Chicago!

If you wish to visit the actual museum, these tickets are available for purchase on the Obama Presidential Center website only.

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Wintrust Arena Chicago, IL   Thursday, September 17  •  3 PM - 5 PM

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Chicago Sports & Ent. Career Expo hosted by the Chicago Sky

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Chicago Sports & Ent. Career Expo hosted by the Chicago Sky

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The Chicago Sky invites you to meet hiring managers from sports and entertainment organizations from Chicago!

Wintrust Arena is the place to be on Thursday, September 17th!

Join us in the Windy City for the Chicago Sports & Entertainment Career Expo hosted by the Chicago Sky!

This is your golden opportunity to meet sports employers from organizations in Chicago and surrounding areas, including the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Wolves and more!

All attendees will receive a ticket to see the Chicago Sky take on the Washington Mystics on Thursday, September 17th!

SECURE YOUR SPOT && YOUR FUTURE HERE!!!

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Career Center of Columbia College Chicago    Chicago, IL     Tuesday, September 15  •  4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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2nd Annual Chicago Latino College Expo™-FREE

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2nd Annual Chicago Latino College Expo™-FREE

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Meet with over 40 colleges Get Accepted on the Spot & Scholarships Tuesday Sept. 15th 2026 at Columbia College Chicago 4:30pm-7:30pm

Join us for our 2nd Annual Latino College Expo Tuesday September 15th at Columbia College Chicago Columbia College Chicago754 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL from 4:30pm - 7:30pm!

Meet with over 40 colleges. You can possibly get Accepted on the Spot! Possible scholarships on the spot! Find out about Financial Aid-DACA, Dream Act, 411 for Student Athletes, Booming Careers, How to Start a Business and more!

All are Welcome-High School, College Transfer, Adult Learners, Families. Se habla español.

Register HERE to reserve your spot today!

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LoSAH Center of Hope Chicago, IL                   Saturday, August 29  •  1 PM - 4 PM

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Mental Health Matters: A Community Care Meet & Greet

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Mental Health Matters: A Community Care Meet & Greet

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"Join us in person to boost community strength and support for better mental health access!

How do we make mental health care more accessible and make sure the services available in our communities actually reflect what residents need?

That is the question the Coalition to Save Our Mental Health Centers has been answering for decades.

Join us on Saturday, August 29th from 1–4 PM at LoSAH Center of Hope / Centro de Esperanza for an afternoon of connection, programming, and community-powered action in support of expanding access to mental health services in Chicago.

This gathering is for neighbors, young professionals, emerging organizers, families, future volunteers, donors, and anyone who wants to learn how to get more involved in building stronger, healthier, more connected communities.

The Coalition’s work is rooted in a powerful idea that communities should have real authority over the care, resources, and services brought to them.

Through Expanded Mental Health Services Programs (EMHSPs), Chicago residents can organize, vote, fund, and oversee community mental health centers designed around local needs. This model helps put decision-making power back into the hands of the people most impacted. This is community power in action.

Programming for this event will include:

A panel with organizers
Games and activities
Crafts
Opportunities to meet neighbors and like-minded people
Ways to learn how you can get involved locally

The primary purpose of the afternoon is simple: to bring people together.

Come and meet people who care about mental health access, public care, local democracy, and community-led solutions. Learn how the Coalition’s model works. Find out how strong local committees, neighborhood organizing, and community participation can help bring power back into the hands of the people. Support the Coalition, an organization at the forefront of expanding mental health access for all Chicagoans.

Whether you are already involved in local organizing or just beginning to ask, “How can I do more?” this event is a place to start.

Families are welcome. Kids enter free!"

Tickets are $15 for adults Register by clicking the link below!

Register Here

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Do you have an interest in podcast hosting, engineering or production? Are you a teenager who lives in the community of Auburn Gresham? We want to hear from you! We are now accepting auditions for the Auburn Gresham Teen Takeover Podcast. You asked, we delivered! Now is the chance to use your voice, your ideals, and your point of view. Your voice matters!!! Submissions will be accepted through September ! See flyer for submission details and rules. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

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YOUR VOICE MATTERS!!! HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO USE IT!! “Teen Takeover the Podcast”

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All donations are welcome! Daycare items are also accepted for parents who work with small children! 

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Auburn Gresham Back to School Donation Drive

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Auburn Gresham Back to School Donation Drive

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As students return back to school let's work together to ensure they are equipped with the necessary tools to have a successful school year!

Together we can make a difference in the lives of the youth in our community. Donations will be accepted the entire month of August. Location will be provided when you reach out with your pledge! All donations will go towards support to the community of Auburn Gresham and surrounding schools!

Thank you in advance for your support!

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Grace Church Chicago, IL Saturday, August 15th 11am-2pm

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Teacher Supply Fair: A Parlor Pop-up Event!

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Teacher Supply Fair: A Parlor Pop-up Event!

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Calling all awesome teachers! Come pick up some supplies to use this term at no cost to you :)

The Parlor is a resource redistribution project by Trash People, based in Logan Square.

On Saturday August 15, we'll be hosting a free resource pop-up for local teachers to swing by and pick up items that you or your students might need. From office basics to art supplies, we'd love to help make the upcoming term a little easier.

Items are available on a first-come-first-served basis, so we recommend arriving early. Please bring your teacher ID. Entrance will be through the big rainbow doors at the corner of Kimball & Wrightwood.

This event will be held inside, and will proceed regardless of weather. However, please register your attendance for free to receive updates in case of any event changes.

Registration is FREE!!

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Participate in an After School Matters program!

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Key things to keep in mind before you apply:

You must be a Chicago resident and attend a Chicago High School.

The majority of our programs are for teens ages 14-18.

You must be eager to explore your potential and find your future.

You will earn a financial stipend for participating, reinforcing the value of your time and efforts.

CLICK THE LINK TO APPLY NOW

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7309 South Halsted Street   Chicago, IL 60621 **Free Event**

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Restore your rights. Rebuild your life. Free expungement information, jobs, entrepreneurship resources, and community support.

CHICAGO SECOND CHANCE FREEDOM FAIR

Human Rights Restoration & Economic Empowerment Event

Your Past Doesn’t Define You. Your Future Is Still Yours.

Join us for a FREE community event dedicated to helping individuals move forward with confidence, opportunity, and hope.

Whether you’re seeking information about record relief, employment opportunities, entrepreneurship resources, or community support services, this event is designed to connect you with valuable information and resources that can help you take the next step forward.

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https://taskforcepreventionandcommunityservices.applytojob.com/apply/tPxi5spsnY/Youth-Community-Ambassador?utm_source=TaskForce+Prevention+and+Community+Services&utm_campaign=d8c9974bb2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_09_06_04_09_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-d914cfde38-566339

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Shirley Ryan Ability Lab Summer Positions

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Shirley Ryan Ability Lab Summer Positions

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Offers seasonal Patient Services Representative positions across Chicago locations (paying ~$19.00/hr) to handle check-in, scheduling, and family support throughout the summer.

Apply Here

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Program Overview

CHA’s Summer Youth Employment Program gives young people a chance to work and earn money for six to eight weeks. It usually starts in June and goes until early August. Participants can work up to 20 hours each week.

Past careers have included filmmaking, photography, culinary arts, cosmetology, basketball, entrepreneurship, and music production.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to increase your chances of getting into one of your top choices. The most popular programs fill up fast!

Apply Here!

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Need More Funding for Your Nonprofit or Outreach Ministry?

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Raising money to support your ministry or nonprofit organization is always a challenge, whether in good times or bad. But you can make it easier for your organization if you learn about all the different methods of fundraising, and choose those that are truly best suited to your organization.

Here are some great resources to help in your fundraising efforts. Whether you’re new to ministry or nonprofit work, just joined a nonprofit board for the first time, or simply want a few ideas to raise funds, these resources will help.

Funding Opportunities - Urban Awareness USA

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Let's make Mental health a Priority Again

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Let's make Mental health a Priority Again

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"The Chicago Foundation for Mental Health is a 501 c 3 organization rooted in the service we feel to give back and look out for our fellow brothers and sisters. At TCFMH, our doctors and clinical therapists go into communities in Chicago that are underserved and lacking resources. We are motivated by our desire to see a more equitable landscape in general, and we offer our services in the form of mental health care. Our aim is to provide a high-quality care experience in areas where there is a huge need, and hardly any options, for mental health care. Our clinicians are embedded in the community, taking away one of the many barriers communities face: accessibility. We know that at least 98% of our patient population would not receive services were we not in their community.

Transforming Mental Health: Explore TCFMH's Resources Today!

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St. Sabina Youth Programs Now Hiring youth ages 16-24

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St. Sabina Youth Programs Now Hiring youth ages 16-24

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St. Sabina Employment Resource Center is now registering youth ages 16-24 for our youth employment programs with the Department of Human Services and the City of Chicago. Learn how the program can help you with becoming job ready, secure paid training opportunities that will help you get a stable job. Please click below to sign up for our informational sessions.

Youth Employment Program — St. Sabina Employment Resource Center

After you have attended an informational session, we will have an online application.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at youth@ercsabina.org or 773-783-3760 if you have any questions or concerns.

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Chicago is taking a massive step forward in making educational resources more accessible for its youth. In a sweeping new initiative, Chicago Public Schools students can now use their everyday school ID numbers to access books, professional tutoring, and digital databases at all 81 Chicago Public Library branches. (The Quintessential Gentleman) 🏫📚🎒

Read full story here

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Click the link below to locate food pantries and locations near you!

Food Bank Near Me

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I believe I can speak for most of America when I say "stress" is not exclusive to April alone. This month is simply a reminder that stress happens to us all. Demands from deadlines, children, marriages, finances...you name it there is someone in the world dealing with the weight of the contributors of stress. If you are reading this, you are not alone. Stress happens to the best of us; it is what we do to relieve our stress that matters most. Breathe.

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Let's help keep our youth busy this summer with substantial employment in the city of Chicago!!! Click the link below to apply now! 

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Applications are now open for youth ages 14-24!! 

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Applications are now open for youth ages 14-24!! 

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CYW | Summer Jobs

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This! Please stop having people around you who are incapable of leadership! Struggling? Go to God. Mad at work? GO to God. Kids stressing you out?? Go to God & allow HIM to give you the peace the surpasses understanding. People don't always care what you are dealing with, take it to the THRONE of GRACE where you can relieve some of that stress and be LIFTED HIGHER.

#TisTheSeasonForGrowth

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Mental Health services are available for you. You do not have to face this life alone. Click the link below to help yourself or someone you know. Together We Can!

Chicago Counseling Services | Therapy for Adults & Children

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Career Fair Opportunities Several Dates Available

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Career Fair Opportunities Several Dates Available

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National Able Network will be hosting several career fairs in the IT field. If this is something that you are interested in, please click the link below to visit the site.

There are several dates to choose from for your convenience.

National Able Network: A Leading Nonprofit in Workforce Development

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Nourishing Hope distributes food six days a week through multiple programs and provides a full range of social services.

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"At Nourishing Hope, we match you with the food you need and want. Our staff and volunteers work with you to personalize your food-gathering experience and make you feel at ease, so you can create full meals that are satisfying and delicious. Need help with something else? No problem, our social services staff is ready to help you with anything from public benefits assistance to mental health counseling. Come visit us!"

Visit the website for more information below!

https://www.nourishinghopechi.org/get-food/

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Previously Shared Information For Reference:

There are big changes to the program that will impact those you serve and support. Quick action may be needed to protect their coverage. We welcome your help to amplify this message and your ideas to mitigate the loss of coverage from any eligible individuals and families.

Before the federal budget bill, Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) referred to adults ages 18-54 years old, who had no disabilities and no children under 18 living at home. Veterans, youth aging out of foster care, and people who were homeless were exempted from this designation.

The federal budget bill (H.R. 1) changed the definition of ABAWD, dramatically increasing the number of people who must meet or seek an exemption from work requirements. The new definition includes people ages 55-64 years old with no disabilities and people with children at home who are only 14 years or older and does away with the previous exemptions for people who are homeless, Veterans, and youth aging out of foster care.

As a result of new federal policy, on February 1, 2026, ABAWDs who do not meet or who are not exempt from work requirements may only receive SNAP benefits for 3 months in a 3-year period before losing eligibility. In Illinois, the current 3-year period ends December 31, 2026.

That means beginning May 1, 2026, ABAWDs who do not meet or who are not exempt from work requirements could lose benefits.

SNAP customers can use the ABE: SNAP Work Requirements screener to see if they are subject to, are meeting, or may be eligible to seek an exemption from work requirements.

IDHS will also continue to provide updates with customers and the general public through a variety of channels, including Facebook, LinkedIn, and our website: snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov

Thank you for your partnership as we work together to inform the public of these changes and keep SNAP customers enrolled and fed.

Best,

Team IDHS

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City Colleges of Chicago is taking affordable education to the next level. Eligible Chicagoans can now prepare for a new career in a matter of weeks or months and at a price that’s unbeatable.

Read the requirements below to see if you’re eligible for Future Ready. Then, enroll in a short-term program in a high-demand field, and your tuition costs will be covered.

Please note that Future Ready is a last-dollar award, meaning if you are eligible for financial aid, scholarships, or other grants, that funding will be applied to your tuition costs before your Future Ready funding is applied. Future Ready funding does not pay for your books or potential other charges.

LEARN MORE BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW!!

CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO

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Times are hard, but you are not in this alone. Get connected to a food pantry near you by using the link below!!

https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/find-food-2/

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Click the link below for more information & start your educational journey TODAY!

https://cfl.uic.edu/overview/fast/

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Click the link to view their website and job openings.

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What to know about Trump administration freezing federal child care funds

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What to know about Trump administration freezing federal child care funds

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As a mother who depends on daycare services to work and provide for my family, this article presents a bit of tension between government and working class families. Read the article for more information. PBS NEWS

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Grant assistance up to $250,000 for West, South and Southwest Side businesses.

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Everyone Deserves a Chance to Be Free—Inside and Out

Too many lives are broken by incarceration—but we believe hope, healing, and transformation are possible. At Chicagoland Prison Outreach, we walk alongside incarcerated individuals, their families, and returning citizens with practical support, vocational training, and the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. Together with our partners and volunteers, we help people discover their God-given purpose and build a brighter future.

Start your new life TODAY!!!

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Help your child reach milestone moments.

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Help your child reach milestone moments.

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Discover how applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy with Action Behavior Centers in Chicago, IL, can help your child thrive.

Click the link for more information

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How to apply

1. Visit the CEDA website: Go to the CEDA website to start your application or find a location.

2. Use the online portal: You can begin the application process at CEDA's application portal.

3. Find a local intake site: Use the agency finder tool or a list of participating agencies to locate an intake site near you.

4. Contact the hotline: You can also call the CEDA hotline at (800) 571-2332 for assistance.