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Many children from Spanish-speaking families in Hanover Park grow up poor. Their parents do not understand our educational system or what teachers are teaching their children. These children speak Spanish at home and are learning English in school,. . . more
Be matched with a senior to help in ONE of these ways: visit, shop, assist with money management, help apply for benefits, help with grocery shopping. Any of these supports gives a senior help in being able to. . . more
Sponsor: Northwestern Settlement |
Location:
Chicago, IL 60642
Many West Town families turn to the Settlement’s Emergency Services Program (ESP) because they know that here they will find a quick and caring response to their need. The Settlement has been providing this service for more than 118. . . more
Sponsor: Northwestern Settlement |
Location:
Chicago, IL 60642
Rowe Elementary School cultivates the desire and expectation to go college by teaching scholars and their families how to succeed academically and socially. Teachers deliver an academically rigorous curriculum infused with unique social and emotional programming led by Northwestern. . . more
Certified CPR and First Aid instructors are needed to train foster parents throughout Chicago. The agency provides services to nearly 400 foster children throughout the Chicago Area. Help save a life - teach CPR.
Saving children’s lives, moving families. . . more Do you have the time, energy, and genuine interest and concern to help formerly incarcerated men and women have a second chance in life? We need tutors for our Adult High School Program in Reading,. . . more
Disaster responders are needed throughout Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties, but especially in Maywood, Chicago, Waukegan, Joliet, Aurora & Peotone area.
Responders primarily assist with single & multi- family fires and emergencies, as well as setting. . . more
With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it may be hard to imagine a child living through the holidays without receiving a gift or without the gift of a loving family. But there are too many. . . more
Children’s Home + Aid protects, educates and counsels children, youth and families to improve their lives. The Metropolitan Region serves over 2,000 children through programs including Foster Care, Residential Treatment, Early Childhood Care + Education, Intact Family Services and. . . more
Home delivered meals are designed to help home-bound seniors in our service area of Norridge, Harwood Heights, and unincorporated Norwood Park Township. Our volunteer drivers need to commit to at least two hours one day a week (Monday through. . . more
Mentor a family from transitional homelessness to self-sufficiency. Complete training is provided to enable you to meet 1 hour per week to mentor a homeless family on your basic life skills including budgeting, nutrition, credit issues, and job seeking. more
DINNER TEAM (4-8 volunteers)
•Purchase, prepare and serve meal at the shelter site
•Dinner captain oversees menu selections and dinner preparation assignments among team members.
•Make sure that all courses are assigned, emphasizing good nutrition and volume measurement.
•Decide what. . . more
Volunteers are needed to help youth lay the foundation for academic success. Youth are Children's Home + Aid clients in programs including foster care, residential treatment and community schools after-school program. Tutors are needed at various agency locations. . . more
Children's Home + Aid provides services to nearly 400 foster children throughout the Chicago area. Volunteers are needed to assist foster youth who are experiencing difficulties in one or more academic subject. Tutors can meet with the child at the. . . more
Answer Crisis Center telephones and offer crisis intervention, support, information and referrals to callers. Complete telephone intakes for counseling and shelter as well as for check-in residential clients. Respond to client questions and concerns in the hotline area. Also, answer. . . more
Catholic Charities has several different Housing programs for homeless families and families with special needs. Catholic Charities also operates an emergency shelter. These housing programs serve the situationally homeless, transitionally homeless, and the homeless due to special needs. The pro. . . more
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