https://greencorpschicago.org/how-to-apply/

If you know a CPS senior or recent graduate who wants to become a teacher, Teach Chicago Tomorrow is the program for them. Teach Chicago Tomorrow supports students as they earn their bachelor’s degree in education by providing them with mentorship, financial support, and a clear pathway to becoming a CPS teacher. Currently, first-year CPS teachers make a minimum annual salary of $66,000.

To learn more about the Teach Chicago Tomorrow program, interested students should fill out the program interest form and sign up for an upcoming virtual information session.

Questions? Email teachtomorrow@cps.edu!

Admission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), January 8–March 22, 2024. Their new gallery tour is available in Spanish and American Sign Language.

Free admission is available to current Illinois educators, including pre-K–12 teachers, teaching artists working in schools, and homeschool parents. Educators can register online to receive a voucher for a complimentary ticket to the museum.

https://www.artic.edu/educators/visit-on-my-own/educator-admission-request

To learn more about the Teach Chicago Tomorrow program, interested students should fill out the program interest form and sign up for an upcoming virtual information session. Questions? Email teachtomorrow@cps.edu!

Located: 4833 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL

(773) 769 - 3500

Located: 4833 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL

(773) 769 - 3500

• Skill Development: Gain practical knowledge in areas such as event planning, fundraising, communication, and leadership.

• Networking: Build a valuable network that can lead to personal and professional opportunities.

• Personal Growth: Enhance personal development by stepping out of your comfort zone.

• Resume Building: Enhance your resume by showcasing volunteer experience and commitment to social responsibility.

Contact Vanessa about Volunteer Opportunities!

vanessa@northrivercommission.org

For more information, contact the DFSS Senior Services helpline at 312-744-4016 or

email aging@cityofchicago.org

Link: chicago.gov/caregivers

Healing Arts Chicago's spring session has begun, offering free arts services to boost mental health. This new initiative provides creative classes like yoga, music, painting, and writing at the city's Mental Health Centers.

https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/swimming-pools?mc_cid=40f2d061cf&mc_eid=98180f36b4

Learn more by clicking here

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/cscc/home/esvf.html#:~:text=The%20City%20of%20Chicago's%20Emergency,and%20non%2Dfatal%20shooting%20incidents

AgeOptions is offering Ring Doorbells to qualifying residents of suburban Cook County to help them maintain their independence and add security to their homes.

Visit www.ageoptions.org to fill out an application

https://www.ageoptions.org/resources/ring-doorbell-program/?

For more information or questions email information@ageoptions.org.

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Los residentes mayores de 60 años que califiquen pueden recibir un timbre Ring #gratis

AgeOptions está ofreciendo Ring Doorbells a los residentes de los suburbios del condado de Cook que cumplan los requisitos para ayudarles a mantener su independencia y añadir seguridad a sus hogares.

Visite www.ageoptions.org para rellenar una solicitud.

Para más información o preguntas, envíe un correo electrónico a information@ageoptions.org.

https://www.ageoptions.org/resources/ring-doorbell-program/?

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Many young adults face challenges with drugs, alcohol, and mental health and are likely navigating the same things you are. When you work on your recovery, you join a community of people who can support you through empathy, respect, and mutual empowerment.

Recovery is possible for everyone. No matter where you are on your journey, RecoverMe can help you find support that feels right for you.

Link:

https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/recovery/recoverme

¿Te sientes mal? Obtenga atención inmediata virtual de lunes a viernes de 7a. m. a 7 p. m. para www.cookcountyhealth.org/expresscare para obtener más información. tratar problemas de salud básicos como un resfriado. Visite

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Throughout the Year

Lincoln Park Zoo is Chicago’s free zoo and one of the oldest in the country. It’s open all year long, including throughout the winter. Stroll through the snowy grounds, where you can watch polar bears, penguins, and snow monkeys play outside. And warm up inside the animal houses, where you can meet penguins, gorillas, lions, and more.

Students who enroll in The Odyssey Project develop a firm foundation in the interdisciplinary humanities with courses that take place from August through April. A committed and creative group of professors from Chicago’s local universities guide Odyssey/Odisea courses, while students who complete the program earn up to 11 college credits in the humanities from the University of Illinois Chicago.

CMAA offers free or low-cost citizenship and immigration legal services for low-income and community members, and they are currently expanding their outreach efforts to ensure that more residents are aware of the support available to them

View and apply now at bandana.com/b/ctaclean

• Adopt-A-Family Programs

• American Red Cross

• Assistance League

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America

• Catholic Charities

• Lions Club

• One Simple Wish

• Schools

• Society of St. Vincent de Paul

• United Way

• YMCA and YWCA

• Marine Corps Toys for Tots

• USPS Operation Santa

• Salvation Army Angel Tree

• Prison Fellowship Angel Tree

• Firefighters Giving Away Toys at Christmas

• Cops Helping Families at Christmas

• Dream Foundation Christmas Assistance Toy Program

• Be An Elf (Free Toys)

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Eligibility Criteria

• Must be enrolled in a CPS or CPS-supported high school

• Must be part of the Chicago Scholars program

• Enrollment in STEM coursework

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

• Good attendance record

Residents should also keep the following tips in mind through the cold winter months:

• Never use your oven for heat.

• Never bring charcoal or gas grills indoors (they are a carbon monoxide hazard).

• Make sure all portable heaters are unplugged when not in use.

• Use electric space heaters with extreme caution – avoid placing them near curtains or other flammable materials and turn them off before going to bed.

• Keep heat at adequate levels or leave faucets open with a slight drip to prevent pipes from freezing.

• Keep moving. Your body generates its own heat when you engage in physical activities.

Find locations at:  https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/warming-centers

The city’s network of warming centers will be open during business hours Friday, including:

Englewood Community Service Center – 1140 West 79th Street

Garfield Community Service Center – 10 South Kedzie Avenue

Dr. Martin Luther King Community Service Center – 4314 South Cottage Grove

North Area Community Service Center – 845 West Wilson Avenue

South Chicago Community Service Center – 8650 South Commercial Avenue

Trina Davila Community Service Center – 4312 West North Avenue

Warming Centers available on Saturday and Sunday

Garfield Center at 10 S. Kedzie, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. each day.

Chicago Public Library locations, open during operating hours.

Chicago Park District locations, open during operating hours.

Chicago Police Districts, 24 hours.

How To Dress

Dress in layers.

Don’t leave your skin exposed to the cold.

Remove wet clothing.

During periods of extreme cold, officials have advised Chicagoans to cover up and stay inside as much as possible. Frostbite can develop on exposed skin in just a few minutes during deep cold.

The National Weather Service has advised people who do go outside during cold snaps to dress in layers. During 2019’s polar vortex — when it felt as cold as 50 below zero at times — the weather agency suggested Chicagoans wear a warm hat, a face mask, three or more layers of upper-body clothing (including one insulating layer), gloves, waterproof boots and two or more layers of lower-body clothing.

People should remove clothing that becomes wet if they’ve been exposed to cold, officials have said.

And families should limit the time they have children outside, officials have said.

Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW) is a public foundation working to advance gender equity, which we believe to be inherently interconnected with racial, economic, and health equity.

About the Position

The Accounting Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day finance department's function. The Coordinator supports financial operations by preparing reports, assisting with audits, and performing ad hoc expense analysis.

Position Breakdown:

•  Oversee daily accounting tasks, including bookkeeping, ledger entries and financial statement preparation

• Assist with the preparation of the monthly balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statements, and department reports

• Process and record accounts payable and receivable transactions with accuracy and timeliness

• Assist in reconciling all balance sheet accounts monthly

• Manage monthly credit card expenses incurred on organization credit cards; ensure proper documentation and accurate expense coding

• Collaborate with external auditors during financial audits, and ensure all documentation is accurate and readily available 

• Assist with filing tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies

• Process and post daily cash receipts in accounting software (Fund EZ), including check deposits and credit card payments; verify donation/payment type in fundraising program (Raiser’s Edge) 

• Update monthly balance statements for donor-advised funds and Giving Circle/Council Funds

• Assist with the annual organizational budgeting process 

• Communicate and enforce purchasing policies and payment requisition procedures with staff and vendors

• Maintain vendor files, W-9s, and banking information

• Process bi-monthly payroll and send reports to Director of Finance and Director of HR for approval 

Other :

• Attend and actively participate in required educational programs and departmental and staff meetings

• Update knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; maintaining networks; participating in professional organizations

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and President/CEO

Work Environment:

• This position requires attendance during business hours - 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday with two remote workdays.

• Occasional night and weekend hours are required to attend and assist at Foundation events or potential funder meetings and events.

• This position operates primarily in an office environment that is accessible. Some work at off-site locations may be required and those may not necessarily be fully accessible.

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, and filing cabinets.

• The employee may be asked to lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.

• Travel between the primary office and other locations may be required.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in accounting/finance related field or equivalent work and lived experience

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant hands-on accounting experience; ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Solid understanding of basic accounting terminology, and accounts payable/receivable principles

• Strong customer service, communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills

• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and follow through

• Ability to manage confident matters with utmost integrity

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite

• Experience with accounting systems, Fund EZ preferred

• Ability to work independently and willingness to work in collaborative teams

Compensation:

CFW offers a competitive compensation package for all positions. Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability insurance, and 403 (b) plan with an employer nonelective contribution of 3%. Provides the following in paid time off: Fifteen vacation days, fourteen sick days, four personal days, two floating holidays, twelve organizational holidays, and two remote days per week (Mondays and Fridays). CFW also has paid leave and sabbatical policies and offers professional development/membership opportunities. The salary will be $58,925 – $67,000.