REGION 2 WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
Greetings Everyone,
Thank you to all who attended the meeting on Wednesday!
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Here are your weekly highlights!
Community Updates
If you are hosting an event, or know of an event that our community would benefit from, please pass the information along to me so I can share it with everyone. The more we know the more we go, the more we go the more we grow!
Invitation from Brian Piccolo Specialty School
If you are looking to share information about your agency, this is the time and place! Take advantage of this opportunity. Your agencies are doing great work, so let’s get the word out to parents and community members. Although we are past the RSVP date, PLEASE GIVE IT A SHOT ANYWAY!!! They might still have room!!!
“On May 27th, Piccolo will be hosting its annual Kids at Hope Family Fun Day.
Kids at Hope is An innovative concept which states and demonstrates that all children are capable of success, NO EXCEPTIONS! Kids at Hope is not another program; it is first and foremost a belief system, supported by a cultural strategy and then enhanced by programs. During Kids at Hope Week, students and staff participate in activities that enforce and reinforce the belief that ”All children are capable of success,” and provides an opportunity for the entire school community to engage in both academic oriented and community based projects that foster academic and socio-emotional learning and fosters a connection to their families and to the community.
I would love for community organizations to come out and share their information with the community. A lot of our parents don’t know what’s out there for them. They can set up tables and hand out information and connect with people. This will be a carnival-like event. The newspapers are scheduled to be out and I have invited Alderman Mitts. I will also be reaching out to the Mayor and the new CPS board president. Let me know if you are interested in participating.”
Please contact Pamela Carpenter at (773) 841-3397 pjcarpenter@cps.edu to reserve your spot. Be sure to inform them you are inquiring about the Kids at Hope Family Fun Day.
They would like RSVPs by Wednesday May 18th!
AUSTIN RESOURCE FAIR
St. Joseph services will be hosting a resource fair for the Austin neighborhood.
When: Tuesday June 24th 1:00 pm---
Where: San Miguel School
819 N Leamington Ave
Chicago IL
See the flyer for more details. If you would like to participate, please read this letter.
WIZZARD OF OZ PRODUCTION
The Miracle Center would like to extend an invitation to their production of the Wizard of Oz.
When: Friday June 3rd at 7:30 pm
Saturday June 4th at 2:00 pm
Friday June 10th at 7:30 pm
Saturday June 11th at 7:30 pm
Where: The Miracle Center
3740 W. Belden
Chicago, Illinois 60647
Tickets now available on their website
Or call (773) 276-5933 to purchase and pick up your tickets.
For more details, take a look at their flyer.
16th ANNUAL WALK FOR PEACE
Alliance of Local Service Organizations (ALSO), with The Neighborhood Chapel will host their 16th Annual walk for peace.
The walk will take place on 11
When: Saturday June 4th 2011
Where: Meet at the Logan Square Eagle Monument at 10:00 AM
Walk: 11:00 AM South on Kedzie to Palmer Square.
There will be food, performances, guest speakers, giveaways, games and activities for all. Not only is this a family friendly event, it is dog friendly as well! LEASHES ARE REQUIRED!
EXPUNGEMENT SUMMIT
What: A full Service Expungement Service; application, preparation, filing
Who: Adult and Juvenile
When: June 4th 8:30 AM -6:00pm
Where: Apostolic Church of God
6320 S. Dorchester Ave
Chicago Il 60637
For additional Information call (312) 603-5200
Or visit: www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org
FAFSA HELP AT ULBGC
Staff members here at ULBGC are working with college bound students to complete their FAFSA. If you have any youth that need help please contact me for more information and to set up an appointment.
Aldermanic Updates
Resources
How To Get Food Help
How To Get Food Help is a low literacy, clear language brochure targeted at consumers who may be new to navigating social services and assistance applications. The brochure clearly explains all FNS programs that consumers apply to directly, and it gives them basic information to identify which programs might be right for them. It also gives basic next steps to get them started in the application process, as well as links and toll-free numbers for more information. How To Get Food Help will be a useful tool to add to your outreach strategy. Here are some tips on how to use How To Get Food Help in your outreach activities:
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How To Get Food Help brochure in English and Spanish. To order printed copies of How To Get Food Help for free, visit: http://snap.ntis.gov/.
FOOD AND SHELTER
Finding Housing options and Food resources is now easier than ever. You can go Direct 2 Housing and Direct 2 Food!
Check out http://www.direct2housing.org/and http://www.direct2food.org/
It's the only place you need to find the contact information, application process and eligibility criteria for Supportive Housing options and you can find the resources closest to you to meet the food needs of you and your family.
FREE Training Opportunity!
What: “Implementing Youth Emergency Preparedness Into Your Organization”
When: Friday June 24th 2011 9:00am- 4:00pm
Where: Metcalf Federal Building
GSA Conference Center (3rd Floor)
77 W. Jackson Blvd
Chicago. Il 60604
For more details and how to RSVP click here.
Win a scholarship or PC
BrainstormUSA “Dare to Dream…Expect to Succeed” Program
Here is an opportunity for youth AND parents to get involved! Youth can be as creative as possible when participating in this project. The objective is for youth to share their personal dreams and how they plan to achieve them. Parents need to explain how they will help their child achieve this goal.
Click here for an application!
When: Thursday, May 26, 2011 6:00 p.m.
Where: Little Village Academy School
2620 S. Lawndale
Chicago IL
We are looking for professional role models who will be able to talk to our primary and intermediate Mexican-American students. Due to the fact that 99.9 % of our students come from low income homes, this event is necessary for the advancement of our students. If you would like to participate, please contact Oralia Villanueva at ovillanueva@cps.edu by April 29, 2011. Please include your name, title, phone number and email address.
FREE WBINARS
If you haven’t taken one of Volunteer Match’s free webinars yet, this is a great time to try one out. They currently have a wide array of trainings from the introductory track to more advanced.
LOOKING FOR AN INTERN?
I have some great news from our career development center (CDC). There is an opportunity for non-profit organizations and businesses throughout Chicago to host interns. This opportunity for interns is a program by DFSS for clients enrolled in WIA, ages 16-21, to gain meaningful work experience. The interns are available for the next 6-8 weeks until June 30, 2011.
Your agency can benefit from these interns by having them do various work such as janitorial, marketing, working with afterschool programs, community outreach, clerical , administrative, and train them for other possible needs at your agency.
If you would like to host an intern and give them the opportunity to learn and grow professionally, please contact:
Osvaldo Rodriguez
(708) 524-8700 ext. 134
Osvaldo.Rodriguez@eastersealschicago.org
or
Adam Vetvick
Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago
708.524.8700 Phone
Adam.Vetvick@eastersealschicago.org
2011 CSBG SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The Department of Family and Support Services has released the 2011 CSBG Scholarship Application.
Applications are due June 8th. Anyone going to school full-time (degree, certificate, trade school) by September 15, 2011, has primary residence in Chicago, and meets income guidelines is eligible to apply.
See the blog post for more details.
YPQA TRAINING
YPQA will be hosting a variety of trainings for you! These trainings are free, and you will receive a training booklet on the workshop content and best practices to use in your programming with young people.
Click here to view a description of the trainings. Click here to view the Pi Citywide calendar for your reference.
To register for any or all of the Methods Summit trainings, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/methodsapr15
YOUTH READY CHICAGO RFP FOR SUMMER
The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) is excited to announce the release of their Request for Proposals (RFP) for Youth Ready Chicago program hubs, a 2011 youth, wage- subsidized summer jobs program for youth 16 – 24.
Mayor Richard M. Daley has committed $1.4 million in parking meter infrastructure funds to support a subsidized summer jobs program by increasing the number of city-supported employment opportunities for Chicago youth.
Through this RFP, the program anticipates engaging approximately 600 Chicago youth between the ages of 16 and 24 in paid work experiences and career readiness skills. Programs can operate during a 6-10 week period between June 1 and December 31.
DFSS is seeking proposals from organizations with the qualifications and experience to rapidly implement the program during the summer of 2011. Respondents to the RFP should be capable of providing the following services: youth worker recruitment, program eligibility for youth participants, job/worksite development, job matching, youth training, adult supervision, data collection, payroll system administration (including the fiscal capacity to generate and distribute checks to all youth associated with the hub), worksite monitoring and overall program administration.
DFSS anticipates funding six to ten contracts for worksite hubs. Contract sizes are estimated to range between $210,000 - $400,000.
The RFP is available for download. If you have any program-related questions about the RFP, please contact Mary Ellen Messner, 312-746-7447 or mmessner@cityofchicago.org. For all technical questions relating to the execution of the proposal, please contact Julia Talbot, 312-743-1679 or jtalbot@cityofchicago.org.
IMPORTANT DATES:
RFP Released | April 7, 2011 |
RFP Pre-Proposal Conference | April 21,2011 |
RFP Due | May 2, 2011 |
Award Notifications Made | May 16, 2011 |
Start Program Rolling start dates between | June and July, 2011 |
YOUTH READY CHICAGO SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
There is still time to apply for the 2011 Youth Ready Chicago summer opportunities. Young people between the ages of 14-21, are able to apply for internships, apprenticeships and jobs within Chicago’s public and private business sectors. Programs include Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park District, After School Matters, Chicago Housing Authority and the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services.
Applicants or parents/guardians with questions about summer opportunities should call the Jobs Hotline at 312-743-0208 or email them at youthreadychicago@cityofchicago.org.
JUVENILE EXPUNGMENT INFORMATION
Follow the link to find an information packet pertaining to juvenile expungment. Please be sure to pass along this amazing resource to families, youths, and anyone who may benefit from the information. You will also find First Defense Legal Aid cards. Be sure to send these out as well.
If you believe that youth deserve a fresh start, than see the HB 2841 fact sheet. Sign if you and your agency are supporters of HB2841 and want to take action!
2011 TYLENOL FUTURE CARE SCHOLARSHIPS
Do you know a college bound youth who is pursuing an education in health care? The makers of TYLENOL are awarding a total of $250,000.00 in scholarships to students going into the health care field. 10 applicants will receive $10,000.00 and 30 applicants will receive $5,000.00.
JOBS!
There are two new job opportunities posted on the blog!
Final Reminders
AFTER SCHOOL RESOURCE PLANNING COMMITTEE
Wednesday May 25th
11:00
Cabrini Connections
800 w. Huron
Chicago Il, 60642
APRIL COUNCIL MEETING
Wednesday June 15 2011
11:00-1:00
Location TBA
Have a great weekend,
Emilia Nichols
Youth Ready Chicago Community Council Coordinator- Region 2
Barreto Union League Boys and Girls Club
1214 N. Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60622
Phone: 773-772-2187
E-mail: yrcregion2communitycouncil@gmail.com (primary)
E-mail: e.nichols@ulbgc.org
Blog: http://yrcregion2communitycouncil.blogspot.com/
There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why. I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?
-Robert Kennedy
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