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Microsoft 365 nonprofit grants can help you improve cybersecurity, reduce costs, and simplify IT management.

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You can download the Practicing Connectedness: The Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit today to learn about the increase of mental health challenges by youth and learn how connect youth in crisis to care and support.

You will also find:

Common mental health warning signsQuestions to ask to start conversations about mental health with youthStrategies for health promotion for children and youth to increase the overall health of youth

Looking to get involved? Research

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Cook County Reconnect is a new initiative that provides rental assistance and optional wraparound services for residents returning from incarceration. Reconnecting our communities and reshaping reentry in Cook County Led by the Justice Advisory Council (JAC) and Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC), Cook County Reconnect is designed to provide returning residents with the stability, resources, and support needed to navigate challenges and achieve their goals.

LEARN MORE: CookCountyIL.gov/JACReentry
QUESTIONS: Contact JAC.Reentry@cookcountyil.gov

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Kathleenrmosley — 2023-10-20 01:10:06 UTC

This food map website let’s you find free food distributions in your area.

Use filters to see the languages spoken, wheelchair accessibility and more at each site.

Find food now: chicagosfoodbank.org/find-food

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Matthew House offers daytime supportive services to a non-gender specific population. We are currently the only safe haven for homeless individuals on the South Side of Chicago. Matthew House fulfills its mission by first addressing emergency needs, such as food, daytime shelter, clothing, showers, and assisting clients in finding overnight shelter. Once emergency needs have been met, our case management staff works with clients to address the long-term needs such as housing, employment, health, and social support needs.

Our core program services include:
1. Daytime Emergency Homeless Services
2. Case Management / Housing Assessment
3. Scattered Site Permanent Supportive
4. SNAP Employment Services
5. Job Readiness Center
6. Domestic Violence Intervention / Referral

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FREE Mental Health Services for Chicago: Renaissance Social Services has a mental health diversion program called The Living Room!

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Do you have an old license plate with chips, peels or rust? Call the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office to have them replaced free of charge.

Call 800-252-8980 or visit https://apps.ilsos.gov/defectiveplate to report damaged plates.

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The Northwest Home Equity Assurance Program
and Northwest Center are partnering up to bring you the Delinquent Property Tax Program for homeowners residing on the northwest side of Chicago. The program is designed around the mission of NWHEAP, stabilizing neighborhoods by keeping our homeowners in their homes and being able to shift the trajectory of homeowners losing their homes to scavenger sales as well as tax sales.

Learn more and apply here:
https://nwheap.com/delinquent-tax-program-application/

Kathleenrmosley — 2023-11-07 18:38:26 UTC

Cook County Circuit Court Expungement Resources

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Applications for the 2024/2025 Academic Year

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Use this link to find more indoor gardens to explore in and around Chicago

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Museum entry is free for Illinois residents every Wednesday evening from 4-10 p.m. Museum Entry provides access to all exhibitions and experiences (excluding the Atwood Sphere experience and sky shows); entry to all sky shows can be purchased at a discounted rate at checkout. All tickets must be reserved online and in advance.

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ShowerUp is a mobile van that offers free showers.

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Micro pantries are designed to allow anonymous food pick-up for those in need, and a drop-off point for those who wish to donate. Micro pantries are accessible 24 hours a day. Located at 2521 W. Jefferson Street Joliet, IL60435

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Food pantry locations in Will County. Get Free Groceries for Delivery or Order For Pick Up in Will County, IL. Our food pantries are located in Joliet and Crete, IL. Login/register or begin your order as a guest on My Pantry Express today!

Kathleenrmosley — 2024-01-13 20:33:31 UTC

Free GED classes at City Colleges of Chicago.

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Free GED classes at City Colleges of Chicago.

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If you're looking for ideas to jump-start your afterschool program or something to help you organize your activities, then Mizzen could be just the tool for you. Mizzen Education has created a platform where OST professionals can access educational resources, plan lessons and activities, and create engaging learning opportunities for students. For more information, check out mizzen.org

#outofschooltime #afterschool

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https://careers.wecenergygroup.com/job/Chicago-Cust-Consultant-Inbound-IL-60601/1121798600/

ChicagoAreaProject — 2024-01-25 18:47:38 UTC

Internships for youth, aged 16 to 24!

SGA Chicago is driving this program.
15 hours per week during a 3-month paid training. Upon completion, participants can integrate into roles at CVS, Grocery Stores, Arts, Marketing, Health Prevention, Construction, Finance, Restaurants, Community Organizations, Landscaping, Warehouses, Beauty Salons, Baristas, and Mechanical Workshops, among others, in the mentioned areas.
The program requires the company or business to hire individuals at least part-time at the end of the training.

¡Trabajo para jóvenes de 16 a 24 años de edad!

SGA Chicago, impulsando este programa.
15 horas por semana durante un entrenamiento de 3 meses pagado. Se pueden integrar al final del entrenamiento por ejemplo a CVS, Grocery Stores, Arts, Marketing, Prevención de la Salud, Construction, Finance, Restaurants, Organizaciones Comunitarias, Lanscaping, Warehouse, Beaty Salons, Baristas y Talleres mecánicos por mencionar algunos, en las áreas mencionadas.
El programa solicita que la empresa o negocio contrate a las personas al final del entrenamiento, cuando menos un part time.

ChicagoAreaProject — 2024-01-25 18:48:12 UTC

They are accepting applications for the Chicago Youth Service Corps year-long paid internship for 16-24 year olds.

Complete the application using the link below and text your name and confirmation number to 773-234-3362.

https://cyscapp.cityspan.com/Account?returnUrl=/app

ChicagoAreaProject — 2024-01-25 22:03:06 UTC

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) has partnered with the Cook County Government and Metra to introduce Access, a pilot program extending reduced fare to Metra riders experiencing low incomes regionwide. The pilot program will be available to those in Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, McHenry, and Will counties who qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Learn more at www.rtachicago.org/riders/access, and apply directly at www.GetAccess.org

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211 Metro Chicago reached a milestone: 10,000 contacts have been received via phone, text, and web chat since the launch just a few months ago!

We’re grateful to see Cook County residents using the 2-1-1 helpline where trained, local Resource Navigators connect them to the health and social services they need.

Get connected to food, housing, utility assistance, access to health care, and other resources today:

- Call 2-1-1
- Text your zip code to 898211
- Visit 211MetroChicago.org

Launched by the City of Chicago – Government, Cook County Government, and United Way of Metro Chicago, 2-1-1 is available to all Cook County residents.

#LIVEUNITED #211MetroChicago

abritt7_ — 2024-04-03 14:51:21 UTC

NAMI Chicago offers a free and confidential helpline (833-626-4244) to help you choose the right care and talk through your options

ChicagoAreaProject — 2024-04-05 13:14:03 UTC

If you’re a SNAP recipient, you have access to reduced Metra fares! With the Access Pilot Program, you can unlock affordable travel, making every journey easier. Apply today at www.GetAccess.org or call 312-913-3110

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Museums 4 All program (https://museums4all.org/)

Did you know that if you have a Link or Snap/Wic card, you can get incredibly cheap (if not free) admission to many museums around the country?

You can get up to 4 people in with your card at any participating museum. Just show up at the museum box office and show them the card.

Example: just $3.00 and a valid Link/Wic card will get you and 3 adults (or kids) admission into the Shedd Aquarium. The prices at certain museums might change so you should call ahead and ask them about the Museums 4 All program just in case. The cost ranges from $1 -$3 per group depending on the museum.
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¿Sabía que si tiene una tarjeta Link o Wic, puede obtener una entrada increíblemente económica a muchos museos de todo el país?

Nomas tienes que ir al museo y enseñar la tarjeta. En cualquiera de los museos participantes puedes entrar hasta 4 personas con tu tarjeta.

Ejemplo: solo $ 3.00 y una tarjeta Link / Wic válida le permitirán ingresar a usted y 3 adultos (o niños) al Acuario Shedd."

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Hybrid schedules, 37.5 hour work weeks, 25 paid days off a year? Working for the state means finding what works for you.

https://illinois.jobs2web.com/search/?search/?createNewAlert=false&q&locationsearch&fbclid=IwAR1_lvW9xIEPQhZTMJHECyDHBrx4EIhM70xET_7ejPy1REqS7lxR84ttAJI_aem_AVUAgbiCcmIMMTBBcCteIVU9rgV7hdKJA1BLdtkfsmjntwpOVxEsnUjJIqFHvtk1MMqUwRn38GoK4H8j1yGdCxni

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Check out the City’s Backyard Composting Bin Giveaway for residents living in homes with four units or less. Up to 20 bins per ward are initially available and eligible residents may request a free compost bin at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/chicago-recycles/home/backyard-composting.html

Hurry while supplies last!

ChicagoAreaProject — 2024-10-23 18:55:46 UTC

Malcolm X College

West Side Learning Center

4624 W Madison

Chicago, Il. 60644

http://ccc.edu/community-health

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What agencies assist with obtaining a Free Birth Certificate or State ID?

Chicago Coalition for the Homeless offers free Birth Certificates and State IDs for Cook County and Illinois residents if they meet certain criteria.

For more information, please visit: Birth Certificate Request Forms - Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (chicagohomeless.org ) or call 312-641-4140

Illinois Scholarship Opportunities

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Check out a variety of scholarship opportunities throughout the state of Illinois. Click to see if you qualify!

ChicagoAreaProject — 2024-11-08 20:54:01 UTC

Chicago Job Resources for Youth

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Check out Chicago employers with open job opportunities! Their Contact information and location are provided.

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🏡 Need help with rent? The DFSS Rental Assistance Program (RAP) is now available!

If you’re struggling with past-due rent due to income loss or an emergency, you may qualify for financial assistance to stay in your home.

🔗 Apply online: chicago.gov/fss/RAP

📍 Need in-person support? Visit a Community Service Center near you!

Let’s make sure our neighbors stay housed. Spread the word!

#RentalAssistance #ChicagoHousingHelp #DFSS #StayHoused

ChicagoAreaProject — 2025-03-19 10:13:54 UTC

Not everyone needs a REAL ID on May 7, and some might not ever need one. Use the new designated REAL ID portal at www.ilsos.gov to determine if you need a REAL ID, make an DMV appointment or find walk-in DMV near you.

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The Home Free program reunites youth with their family or legal guardian or helps them get to an alternative living arrangement (ALA), such as a community-based transitional living program, through a free bus ticket.

In addition, Home Free works in collaboration with youth, parents and guardians, law enforcement, anti-trafficking organizations, social service and health care providers and others to ensure youth who are victims of labor and sex trafficking benefit from reuniting with caring adults or getting to an alternative living program.

ELIGIBILITY AND RESTRICTIONS*

Youth must be between the ages of 12 and 21 and self-identify as homeless, runaway or a victim of human trafficking. Youth must agree to complete the necessary steps to obtain a ticket through the Home Free program. On occasion, parents, guardians or another adult family member designated by the parent or guardian may also receive a round-trip ticket to travel to the youth’s location, so they can accompany the youth home.

Youth under age 18 can only return to a parent or legal guardian, which may include a non-custodial parent, sibling age 21 or older, or an extended family member, such as aunt or uncle.

For youth ages 18 to 21, options include returning home or traveling to an approved ALA, such as confirmed residential services housing, including a transitional or independent living program willing to accept them. Youth who were formerly in the child welfare system have the option to travel to a prior adult caregiver.

Tickets are non-transferrable.

Participants must agree to participate in a follow-up phone call to verify the youth’s arrival and to review the utilization of local resources agreed upon during the Home Free ticketing process.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Youth must initiate the process by calling NRS’ hotline at 1-800-786-2929 and speaking with NRS Crisis Services team about their situation. Youth will also be screened for signs of human trafficking.

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Part-Time Jobs That Assist with College Scholarships.

• Pizza Hut

https://www.pizzahutfoundation.org/programs/

• Chick-Fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarship

https://www.chick-fil-a.com/Remarkable-Futures-Scholarships

• Starbucks College Plan

https://www.starbucks.com/careers/college-plan

• Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship

https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/

• Burger King Scholars Program

https://burgerking.scholarsapply.org/

• KFC's Reach Program

KFC: https://kfcfoundation.org/reach/

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Free diaper resources. Pay attention to dates and times for each location.

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Core Gives - Financial Assistance for those working in the restaurant industry https:// coregives.org/apply-for-grant/

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Medical Guidance - Provides assistance to children with special needs and their families https://guidancemedical.org/

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