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IN 2026 TASKFORCE MEETING IS NOW 1.5 HRS. & NEW ZOOM MEETING ID

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Bobby E. Wright Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center

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Bobby E. Wright Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center

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Our mission is to improve the quality of life for Chicago's Westside residents by providing the highest quality of mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities services to children, adolescents, and adults within a cultural context that is sensitive to the community.

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Events - Garfield Park Community Council

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Host Vernisha Jones sits down with Inspector General Deborah Witzburg to discuss the state of Chicago.

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Host Vernisha Jones interviews Fanya Burford Berry, Director at West Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force, regarding the alternatives to violence and substance abuse on the West Side of Chicago.

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Host Vernisha Jones welcomes Harry Bell, a West Garfield entrepreneur, to discuss his purpose and how he is contributing to the community by empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. He also discuss his upbringing and provides tips for youth.

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Educating our future leaders w/ David A. Sanders, President of Malcolm X College

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Youth Speak

We have a VOICE, We NEED to be HEARD!

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We have a VOICE, and we NEED to be HEARD!

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Monthly Executive and Leaderships Meeting

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WGP Youth Council and Committee is on the move to stop senseless violence and substance abuse on the westside of Chicago. We can make a difference in the lives of our children, by investing in their future. Young People are Speaking - Please Listen!

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We are community stakeholders that are committed to saving our young people and improving the quality of life in West Garfield Park. Join The Movement to be the change you want to see.

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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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The Reverend Dr. Floyd James, Sr. is the senior pastor of the Greater Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. James was licensed and ordained to the Gospel ministry in 1973. He succeeded his father in the pastoral ministry in 1984.

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With gratitude for those who have gone before and hope for the future, the ELCA gives thanks to God for the ministry of women. In 2019 and 2020 we celebrate 50 years of Lutheran women being ordained in the United States, 40 years of women of color being ordained, and 10 years of LGBTQIA+ individuals being able to serve freely.

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Chicago's Garfield Park Conservatory is one of the largest and most stunning botanical conservatories in the nation. Often referred to as "landscape art under glass," the Conservatory showcases thousands of plant species from around the world throughout eight indoor display gardens. Year-round, visitors can enjoy the lush flora and tropical temperatures indoors, or more than 10 acres of outdoor gardens, nature play spaces for children, water lily pond, and much more. Whether you're visiting to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, or joining us for an upcoming program or event, we hope you enjoy your visit to Garfield Park Conservatory!

We offer nature, arts, and educational programs for all ages as well as innovative special events.

An ideal location for that special occasion - weddings, reunions, meetings - rent one of several rooms or the entire space!

A unique program for local teens to interpret our collection and educate our student visitors.

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Garfield Park Conservatory - Garfield Park Conservatory

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Chicago's Landscape Art Under Glass! Chicago's Garfield Park Conservatory is one of the largest and most stunning botanical conservatories in the nation. Often referred to as "landscape art under glass," [...]

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Chicago's Garfield Park Conservatory is one of the largest and most stunning botanical conservatories in the nation. Often referred to as "landscape art under glass," the Conservatory showcases thousands of plant species from around the world throughout eight indoor display gardens. Year-round, visitors can enjoy the lush flora and tropical temperatures indoors, or more than 10 acres of outdoor gardens, nature play spaces for children, water lily pond, and much more. Whether you're visiting to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, or joining us for an upcoming program or event, we hope you enjoy your visit to Garfield Park Conservatory!

We offer nature, arts, and educational programs for all ages as well as innovative special events.

An ideal location for that special occasion - weddings, reunions, meetings - rent one of several rooms or the entire space!

A unique program for local teens to interpret our collection and educate our student visitors.

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Garfield Park Conservatory - Garfield Park Conservatory

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Chicago's Landscape Art Under Glass! Chicago's Garfield Park Conservatory is one of the largest and most stunning botanical conservatories in the nation. Often referred to as "landscape art under glass," [...]

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Located in the East Garfield Park Community, Garfield Park totals 172.57 acres and features the historic Golden Dome field house. The field house holds a gymnasium, auditorium, dance studio, fitness center, boxing center, grand ballroom and meeting rooms.

Outside, the park offers a swimming pool, baseball fields, athletic fields for football or soccer, a fishing lagoon, tennis courts, floral gardens and playgrounds that were recently renovated as part of Mayor Emanuel's Chicago Plays! Program. The park also offers an artifical turf where children can play in Owls LaCrosse teams and other park district and community programs. Garfield Park sits adjacent to the Garfield Park Conservatory, a popular destination for special events, educational field trips and flower shows.

Many of the spaces in Garfield Park are available for rental, including the grand ball room, which is popular for wedding receptions.

Park-goers come to Garfield Park to enjoy baseball, basketball or tennis. On the cultural side, Garfield Park offers dance, music and arts classes with partnership organizations including the Najwa Dance Troupe and the Chicago West Music Center. Afterschool programs are offered throughout the school year, and in the summer youth attend the Park District's popular six-week day camp.

In addition to programs, Garfield Park hosts fun special events throughout the year for the whole family, including Movies in the Park, Black History festivals, Halloween Haunted Houses, concerts and other Night Out in the Parks events.

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Located in the East Garfield Park Community, Garfield Park totals 172.57 acres and features the historic Golden Dome field house. The field house holds a gymnasium, auditorium, dance studio, fitness center, boxing center, grand ballroom and meeting rooms. Outside, the park offers a swimming pool, baseball fields, athletic fields for football or soccer, a fishing lagoon, tennis courts, floral gardens and playgrounds that were recently renovated as part of Mayor Emanuel's Chicago Plays!

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Legler Regional Library is in the West Garfield Park neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.

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We are a community-building organization

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Oak Street Health Madison St Primary Care Clinic & Doctor’s Office in Chicago, IL

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At Oak Street Health, our medicare doctors in Chicago, IL are experts in senior primary care. Serving 60624 and surrounding West Garfield Park, North Lawndale, Humboldt Park & West Town areas, our state-of-the-art Madison St clinic provides patients access to trusted physicians who listen to your needs.

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Access Community Health Network (ACCESS)

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Doctors and other Medical Providers

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Internal Medicine

Family Medicine

Behavioral Health

Psychiatry

Infectious Disease

Medication Assisted Recovery (M.A.R.)

ACCESS HIV Hub Site

ACCESS Westside Healthy Start

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ACCESS Madison Family Health Center | Access Community Health Network (ACCESS)

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Community-based primary and preventive health care for the entire family in West Garfield Park. Telehealth and in-person appointments available.

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Pacientes nuevos y actuales - hagan clic aquí para comenzar.

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We have convenient locations across Chicago's West side.

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Tenemos varias clínicas en el oeste de Chicago para servirle mejor.

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Our well-trained providers offer the highest quality care.

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Nuestros médicos altamente calificados le ofrecen cuidado médico de alta calidad.

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Providing quality healthcare starts with medicine, but it includes so much more. Physical health requires taking care of our bodies with fitness and proper nutrition. We also know that spiritual, social and emotional health is just as important in caring for the whole person.

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Proporcionar cuidado médico de alta calidad comienza con la medicina pero incluye mucho más que eso. La salud física requiere que cuidemos de nuestros cuerpos con ejercicio y nutrición apropiada. De la misma forma es muy importante el cuidado íntegro que debe considerar la salud espiritual, social y emocional de cada persona.

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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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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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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.

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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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Bobby E. Wright Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center

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Bobby E. Wright Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center

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Our mission is to improve the quality of life for Chicago's Westside residents by providing the highest quality of mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities services to children, adolescents, and adults within a cultural context that is sensitive to the community.

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Yolanda Stone and Jenn Tardy developed a partnership in June of 2017 under the name Proving What's Possible with a mission to advance the availability and practice of mental health services so that individuals with mental illness have access to first class support to find peace, stability and thrive in the communities in which they live.

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Garfield Park Conservatory - Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance

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Employment and Internships - Garfield Park Conservatory

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Recognizing that plants and nature enrich the life of the city and its citizens, the mission of the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance is to change lives through the power of nature. Our staff has a diverse blend of expertise, experience and passions. When we look to add new staff members, whether in an intern position,

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The GPCC posts job training and employment opportunities that it receives.

See below for the most current.

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Chicago's Community Re-Entry Support Centers

Re-Entry support is available for residents through the City of Chicago Family and Support Services.

The Hatchery

Job opportunities at The Hatchery, in the food and beverage industry and beyond are posted on the Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago (ICNC) website.

GreenCorps Chicago

The City's GreenCorps Chicago, a paid job training program in the environmental fields, is now taking applications. Call 312-746-9777 for more information and to attend an open house.

Illinois Solar for All

Training programs are available for people interested in working in renewable energy. Find a Job Training Program that could work for you.

Inspiration Kitchens

Inspiration Kitchens offers Job Training for individuals over the age of 18 who are interested in learning to cook professionally a free, 12-week training program is free, where participants earn food handler and sanitation manager certificates, and receive job placement assistance.

The Greater West Town Training Project

The Greater West Town Training Project provides two sector-based training programs: A Woodworkers Training Program and a Shipping and Receiving Training Program, both designed to help match the needs of area manufacturers and local workers.

Impact Culinary Program

Impact Culinary Program professionally trains young people to become chefs in some of Chicago's most prestigious restaurants. The program recruits in Chicago's West Side.

Revolution Workshop

Revolution Workshop builds skills, hope, and resilience in Chicago's most underserved communities through construction job training and job creation.

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Employment and Training - Garfield Park Community Council

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‍ Re-Entry support is available for residents through the City of Chicago Family and Support Services. Job opportunities at The Hatchery, in the food and beverage industry and beyond are posted on the Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago (ICNC) website. The City's GreenCorps Chicago, a paid job training program in the environmental fields, is now taking applications.

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One Summer Chicago brings together government institutions, community-based organizations, and employers to offer subsidized employment and internship opportunities to youth and young adults ages 14-24. The Youth employment portfolio consists of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's One Summer Chicago (OSC) program that is the second largest summer employment program serving over 31,000 youth annually.

OSC is an umbrella for summer job programming that unifies summer skill building programs across Chicago. This initiative includes DFSS direct services jobs programs, along with other city partners including the Chicago Housing Authority, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park District, Chicago Transit Authority, and City Colleges, in addition to After School Matters. OSC participants earn badges across all key work readiness indicators including: 21st Century skills, career readiness, goal planning, attendance, and financial responsibility. The entire suite of OSC badges provides badge earners with evidence of their marketability and can signal to employers that they have demonstrated workforce readiness.

Our Youth Employment programming includes programs that offer

Workforce Development

Financial Literacy

Career Exploration

Infrastructure Development

Youth Employment OSC Program Partners

Chicago Public Library (CPL). Hosts After School Matters interns to make a positive impact improving the city through service in the Chicago Youth Service Corps. Interns focus on promoting a love of reading and learning by testing program ideas, developing discussion guides and identifying common themes to bring people together through a virtual experience. Interns will develop a sense of community, friendship and make lasting connections as they cultivate skills in program design and communication for people of all ages.

Eligibility: Citywide, high school students ages 16-18

For more information on OSC, please visit One Summer Chicago or OSC hotline 312-743-0208

If you are an employer interested in hiring a youth for the summer, contact Charisma Cannon, Partnership Manager, at charisma.cannon@cityofchicago.org

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One Summer Chicago brings together government institutions, community-based organizations, and employers to offer subsidized employment and internship opportunities to youth and young adults ages 14-24. The Youth employment portfolio consists of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's One Summer Chicago (OSC) program that is the second largest summer employment program serving over 31,000 youth annually.

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Summer staff help maintain the Ujima Community Garden

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Join our Team

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

The Garfield Park Community Council is seeking a Development Manager to oversee its fundraising and communications efforts. The Garfield Park Community Council (GPCC)is a community-based organization dedicated to the revitalization of the Garfield Park neighborhood on Chicago's West Side. In 2022, we celebrated 10 years of providing service to and advocating for the Garfield Park community.

GPCC's programming encompasses three primary areas: business development (revitalization of the community's retail corridors); wellness (management of the Garfield Park Garden Network and signature Neighborhood Market);and housing (housing stabilization and outreach to tenants, landlords, and homeowners). GPCC also has a strong resident organizing and advocacy initiative that is integrated into all its program areas.
Job Description
The Development Manager will support the organization'sBoard of Directors and Leadership Team in identifying and securing funding to support program efforts and work with staff and contractors to help manage the organization's public communications efforts. TheDevelopment Manager is a hybrid position that includes mostly remote work, with in-person attendance at staff and funder meetings and occasional weekend and evening events. This position will report directly to the ExecutiveDirector.

Responsibilities include:

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Development
· Develop and submit grant proposals seeking private and public-sector support for all GPCC programming.

· With Executive Director, maintain relationships and communication with current funders and partners; serve as the organization's main point of contact with funders.

· Conduct prospect research on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for proposals.

· Develop and submit accurate grant reports, tracking program deliverables and sharing program stories and photos and financial reports, working with ExecutiveDirector, Manager of Business Administration, and relevant program staff.

· Lead a year-end annual giving campaign for Individual Donors via social media

· Develop sponsorship materials and solicit corporate sponsors for fundraising events and the Garfield Park Neighborhood Market season.
Administrative
· Supervise AmeriCorps VISTA Communications Associate position and any contractors assisting with communications efforts

· Ensure that GPCC brand and visual identity is being used correctly in all program sand in collaborative initiatives, sharing logos, style guide, and branded materials

· Help administer organization's client database, managing roles and permissions for GPCC team.
Qualifications
· Bachelor's Degree required

· A minimum of 2-3 years of successful fundraising experience, preferably with a social service/community development organization

· Excellent analytical, writing, and editing skills

· Good verbal and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines

· Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word,Excel and CRM platforms; familiarity with SMS texting platforms and all major social media.

· Ability to work on a team, collaborate internally and with external partners, and professionally represent the Garfield Park Community Council as needed.

Salary range is high 50s to 60s commensurate with experience Free employee-only healthcare coverage

401k plan
To Apply
To apply please send resume and cover letter to admin@gpcommunitycouncil.org with the subject line: Development Manager. Please provide detail of previous fundraising experience as well as a writing sample. GPCC encourages applicants from all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds, sexual orientations and genders.

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Communications Associate, AmeriCorps VISTA
This full-year position will build the capacity of the organization's housing and communications programs, through an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to mike@gpcommunitycouncil.org. Learn more about AmeriCorps and the job description on the AmeriCorps portal:
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Now more than ever, we need community-led programs that support emergency responses and build long-term resilience. Your contribution as a volunteer will help us make our work possible. After you fill out this form, we will be in contact with you about relevant volunteer opportunities and next steps!
Volunteer

Volunteer with the Garfield Park Community Council

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‍ DEVELOPMENT MANAGER The Garfield Park Community Council is seeking a Development Manager to oversee its fundraising and communications efforts. The Garfield Park Community Council (GPCC)is a community-based organization dedicated to the revitalization of the Garfield Park neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.

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4015 W Carroll Ave Chicago, IL 60624

Add to calendar Feb 03, 2024 Feb 03, 2024 America/Chicago Repair Fair with the Chicago Tool Library 4015 W Carroll Ave Chicago, IL 60624

Repair Fairs are free community events where you can bring your broken and beloved bikes, clothes, appliances, jewelry, and more and work with repair volunteers to fix them.

If you have nothing to repair, come join in the fun and maybe even learn a new skill!

If you are interested in volunteering at this event as a repair helper please fill out this form.

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Repair Fair with the Chicago Tool Library - Garfield Park Community Council

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Circle Urban Ministries, 118 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

Add to calendar Feb 01, 2024 Feb 01, 2024 America/Chicago February 1 Housing Conditions Clinic Circle Urban Ministries, 118 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

Has your landlord failed to make repairs?

Law Center for Better Housing can help!

Get help with:

* Repairs for insufficient heat, running water, hot water, electricity, gas or plumbing

* Drafting 14-day letters to repair other conditions like pest infestation (insects and rodents), mold, structural issues, and more

* Issues with bed bugs

Why attend?

* Eligible tenants can withhold a portion of their rent AFTER they send a 14-day conditions letter under the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance

* Protection from retaliatory evictions for legally withholding rent

* Learn about other vital community resources

* It's FREE!

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February 1 Housing Conditions Clinic - Garfield Park Community Council

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Come and be a part of GPCC's partner's, Blacks in Green, groundbreaking EPA Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (EJ TCTAC) launch event, where we aim to provide invaluable resources to communities. This center will empower communities to enhance their capabilities, discover effective solutions, receive essential training, and foster strong collaborative efforts to address environmental injustices. Learn how to use historic Biden-Harris funds to transform our underserved places into thriving communities.
Thursday, February 1, 2024: 8:00AM - 4:30PM Friday, February 2, 2024: 8:00AM - 8:30PM (Evening celebration begins at 5:30PM)) Saturday. February 3, 2024: 10:30AM - 2:30PM (Tours Only)
We have an incredible line-up of activities planned for the event, including:

PRESENTATIONS from the EPA, Department of Energy, and BIG Partners

NETWORKING with technical experts, funding agencies, and like-minded individuals and organizations

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES at the Learning Labyrinth - follow the green brick road and learn about justice opportunities and threats around every bend

TCTAC ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION SESSIONS to initiate the technical assistance service delivery process of state and federal resources

WORKSHOPS on West Woodlawn's Sustainable Square Mile pilot and Department of Energy resources

ENTERTAINMENT by Bronzeville the Musical, and more!

GREAT MIGRATION HERITAGE TOURS of Chicago's South Side, West Side & BIG's Sustainable Square Mile

DISCO DANCE PARTY to celebrate our shared vision of achieving environmental justice and building thriving communities!

Event partners include:

School of Public Health (SPH) - University of Illinois, Chicago

Environmental Health Watch (EHW)

Black Environmental Leaders Association (BEL)

Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association (MTERA)

The Blacks in Green Environmental Justice TCTAC is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America Agenda.

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BIG EJ TCTAC Launch: Justice Comes of Age - Garfield Park Community Council