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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Founded in 1902, Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Chicago (BGCC) is one of the oldest youth development organizations in Chicago. Its mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need them the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Serving thousands of youth – ages five to 18+ – annually at 24 Club locations across Chicago, BGCC works to equip members with the emotional, educational, physical, and cultural resources that allow them to enjoy their childhood and thrive in adulthood.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Cornerstone CDC's food pantry provides food to meet basic nutritional needs to residents of Ford Heights and Sauk Village, Lynwood, Glenwood and Lansing. Clients may visit the pantry once a month. </p><p><br></p><p>Location: 943 East Lincoln Highway<br>Ford Heights, IL 60411<br><br>This program provides:<br><br>- Free produce and dry storage food items<br><br>Food is distributed on Thursdays from 9am - 12pm.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Chicago and suburban Cook County residents now have access to a local 2-1-1 service—changing the landscape for how we meet the needs of our neighbors. <strong>2-1-1 is a free, 24/7/365 service</strong> that connects them to essential health and social service support and information during times of non-emergency crisis and for everyday needs.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Details:</strong> The Ford Heights Community Service Organization (FHCSO) is a minority, community based not for profit agency located in the Village of Ford Heights. Since 1968, it has provided an array of services to its client bases, which consist primarily of low income individuals in social and economically challenged areas of Cook County. The agency’s core mission is to “improve the quality of life for the underprivileged and to assist others in a time of crisis’, emphasizing emergency, supportive and educational services to individuals and households until they stabilize. While maintaining strong collaborative relationships with a number of area providers, FHCSO practices a “one-stop” approach to service delivery.<br><strong>Address:</strong> 943 E Lincoln Hwy<br>Ford Heights, IL 60411<br><strong>Contact Phone:</strong> 708-758-2565<br><strong>Fax:</strong> 708-961-2033<br><strong>Website:</strong> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.fhcsoi.org/%EF%BF%BCServices">http://www.fhcsoi.org/<br><strong>Services</strong></a><strong> Available:</strong> Rent Assistance; Mortgage Assistance; Utility Assistance; Foreclosure Prevention; Mortgage Re-Modification; Budget Counseling; Short Term Motel Stays<br><br><strong>To Apply: </strong>Contact the housing assistance agency at the phone number above, or via the website if available.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>ADDRESS<br>1100 Greenwood Ave<br></strong><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-dark" href="https://www.faithstreet.com/ford-heights-il"><strong>Ford Heights, IL</strong></a><strong> 60411</strong></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The City of Chicago is committed to assisting residents in their pursuit of finding a job. This page contains information on where residents can find job opportunities in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>FREE resources and activity ideas for Lights On Afterschool</strong> – an important way to recognize and celebrate the importance of afterschool activities and programs in our communities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Host a Lights On Event</strong></p><p>Tell us how you plan to celebrate! When you register your event as an official Lights On Afterschool celebration, you’ll receive an event starter kit, which includes 10 free posters to help you promote your event, and make you eligible for cool prizes each week.</p><p><br></p><p>Register here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://loa.afterschoolalliance.org/accounts/signup/">https://loa.afterschoolalliance.org/accounts/signup/</a></p>]]></description>
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