Thursday, December 8, 2011

Home for Christmas!

The Miracle Center’s Theatre Ensemble Presents: Home for Christmas!
Are you searching for the Holiday Spirit? If so, you can find it at the Miracle Center’s upcoming holiday performance.
Friday December 9th at 7:00PM and
Saturday December 10th at 2:00PM and 7:00PM
Tickets are only $5.00 and Performances will be held at the Miracle Center.
Please click here for more details and how to purchase tickets!

Cooperative Sickle Cell Doner Program

http://www.childrensmemorial.org/depts/cancer/blood-donor-program.aspx

Learn and Earn Program

Click here for the Request for Proposals. It is also available for download on CHA’s website. The pre-proposal meeting will be held on December 14 and proposals are due back on January 11, 2012.

If there are any questions related to this RFP, they should be directed to Venita Hawkins Barnes in CHA’s procurement department. Her phone number is 312-913-5858.

Big City Mountaineers needs new partners!

$20,000 in funding available to add new Big City Mountaineers partners to our outdoor adventure program! BCM is an organization which partners with youth agencies and schools to help them in their youth development programs. We use the outdoors and wilderness to instill critical life skills in at-risk youth ages 13-18. At the completion of our program, youth are more likely to stay in school and better equipped with the confidence and skills needed to avoid drug use, violence and delinquency.

We are growing our program next year and I am looking for several new partners. Outside of a $100 fee and help with transportation, BCM will cover the entire cost of this $6,000 program. Please contact Bernie at bernie@bigcitymountaineers.org or 847 348 8324 to learn about this great opportunity. No grant requests needed for this program.

Free Concussion Training

The Chicago Concussion Coalition will host another training session on Saturday December 17th from 11:30-1:00 at the Illinois Eye Institute (3241 S. Michigan Ave). This is a great opportunity for agencies that have a sports program. In attendance will be members from the Retired NFL Players Association to par-take in discussion and sign autographs.

All attendees will receive certification of attendance.
Click here for the flyer!

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation: Open Registration

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC), a property management firm contracted by the Chicago Housing Authority, will be accepting applications for the re-opening of its public housing community area waitlist. HHDC will be taking applications for 1-4 bedroom apartments located in the West Town, Humboldt Park, and Logan Square community areas ONLY. Maximum income restrictions apply. ADA accessible units are available. The CHA will conduct an electronic lottery drawing to determine each registrant’s place in the waitlist.

Requirements to apply:
· Applicants must reside in West Town, Humboldt Park, and Logan Square community area at the time of application, as well as during screening and unit offer process. Residency within the same community area is part of the eligibility criteria for the community area scattered sites public housing units, per court order (a picture ID is required and two forms of proof of address)
· Applicants must qualify for a 1,2,3, or 4 bedroom unit based on the Occupancy Guidelines established in the CHA’s Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy.
· Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time the application is submitted.
· Applicants must not exceed maximum income restrictions.
· Applicants must meet HUD requirements on citizenship or eligible immigrant status.
· Applicants must provide social security numbers for each member of the family, or certification that they do not have a social security number
· Applicants must meet CHA work requirements.
HHDC reserves the right to deny registrants during the screening process if they do not meet the required criteria.

Hispanic Housing NCSS Management Office
1402 N. Kedzie
Chicago, Il 60651

Monday-Friday from 9:00AM- 5:00PM
Saturday, December 10th and Saturday, December 17th from 10:00AM- 3:00PM
PH: 773-276-3393/ TDD: 773-276-0317

Monday, November 14, 2011

Friday, November 4, 2011

Drumming Classes at the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance

Drumming classes at the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance!
PRAA proudly presents to you our November/December Studio Arts workshop! Bomba drumming classes! Celebrating the African influence in Puerto Rico and other countries of the Caribbean, we have partnered with AfriCaribe to teach traditional drumming and dance of several Puerto Rican Bomba rhythms, we will prepare and present various styles of folk music from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean through song, dance, drums and other percussive instruments, please email daniel@praachicago.org for more information. This workshop is for students 12-17 years old.

Click here for more details!

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Scholarshop Opportunity through the Chicago Children's Museum

Chicago Children’s Museum (CCM) is committed to supporting the educational goals of the diverse communities they serve through innovative programs that elevate children’s learning through play. That is why CCM is excited to announce an exclusive scholarship opportunity for educators through the Student and Educator Scholarship Program!

The scholarship program will provide a total of four free learning opportunities through June 30, 2012 to communities in need. The Student and Educator Scholarship Program strives to deepen relationships with schools and organizations in the Hermosa, North Lawndale, Rogers Park, West Ridge and Washington Park communities, as well as support educators and parents in their work to provide meaningful learning opportunities for children and families. Click here for detailed information.

Here are a few key things to keep in mind about the scholarship:

Eligibility:
Among other requirements that are listed in detail on the application (attached), the Student and Educator Scholarship Program is open to individuals working EITHER in: 1) a school where 80% or more students receive free or reduced lunch, OR 2) a 501c3 non-profit organization that serves low-income families. Individuals must also work within the following zip codes to qualify: 60615, 60626, 60637, 60639, 60641, 60645, 60659, and 60660.

Deadline:
Applications must be received by CCM by November 30, 2011. Awardees will be notified by December 30, 2011, with programs taking place between January 3 and June 30, 2012.

If you still have questions after you’ve reviewed the attached application, please feel free to email Courtney Hrejsa at courtneyh@chicagochildrensmuseum.org.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Internet for 9.95 a month

Internet for 9.95 a month for students who receive free school lunches!

Technology is advancing far too quickly for our youth to be without basic internet services. Not only does their school work suffer, but their computer skills as well. Comcast has created Internet Essentials. It is available to households with children who receive free school lunches under the National School Lunch Program.

For more information, visit: www.internetessentials.com

Street-Level Youth Media

After school media arts workshops meet twice per week for eight weeks, and are geared towards beginning to intermediate-level students.

All workshops are free and held out Street-Level Youth Media's new 5,250 sq ft multimedia center located at 1637 N. Ashland!


Workshop Flyer


Registration Form

Keeping Kids Safe From the Start: Preventing and Responding to Childhood Exposure to Violence

KEEPING KIDSSAFE FROM THE START: Preventing & Responding to Childhood Exposure to Violence
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Casa Central's Bitia Alfonso Auditorium
1335 North California Avenue (3rd Floor)
8:30-9am: Registration
9am-12pm: Training

Casa Central's Violence Prevention and Intervention Program is pleased to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month with an important (and free!) training

Participants will have the opportunity to network and learn from and with one another, and will also receive reproducible Spanish- and English-language handouts, activities and intervention resources.

Call (773) 645-2417 for more information
Click here to register.

Domestic Violence Awareness trainings through ICVP

“From Societal to Personal, how to Prevent Domestic Violence”


October 19, 2011 from 9:30-1:00



Guest speakers, Charlie Stoops, Ph.D. from Dominican University and the Center for Advancing Domestic Peace and Megan Rosado Direct Service Volunteer and Education Coordinator Connections for Abused Women and their Children talk about “From Societal to Personal, how to Prevent Domestic Violence”



Click here for more information on the training and how to register.



“How to prevent teen dating violence”


October 26, 2011 from 9:30-1:00



Learn to how to use practical tools that have been shown by research to be effective to prevent teen dating violence. You will receive information and resources in the areas of healthy relationships and teen dating violence to compliment youth-oriented programming.



Click here for more information on the training and how to register.



CEUs are available for both trainings!

PI support clinic

October 24, 2011 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm


Central States SER


3948 W. 26th St., Suite 213, Chicago



To register for the training, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/supportclinicoct24



These sessions are free. They are sit-down, individualized sessions with members of the Pi Team for 45-minute time slots. Sites can discuss the program improvement process, site YPQA data, implementation challenges, or any questions related to supporting the Pi work at your individual site.



Who should attend: The participants can include youth workers or instructors, program coordinators, managers, funders, and other stakeholders. The training is also a great fit for new staff who are unfamiliar with the assessment tool, or as a refresher for staff preparing for a follow-up assessment.

Information on Selective enrollement and magnet school programs for youth

Options for Knowledge Presentations



There are still plenty of dates available to learn about selective enrollment (gifted) and magnet elementary schools and programs for youth. Get the latest information about how to apply, including the new online application. For information on selective enrollment and magnet options visit http://www.cpsoae.org or call 773-553-2060.



Click here for the schedule of presentations.



Friday, October 7, 2011

Parental Involvement

Stepping up: The Power of a Parent Advocate


Forum about the power of

Parental Involvement


Click here!

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Back-to-after-school!



New Moms, Inc Academy of Professional Development

Do you know a young mother, between the ages of 18-24, who would benefit from a workforce development program? New Mom’s Inc is starting classes soon!


Mandatory orientation is October 7th.


Click here for more details

After School Matters- Fall programs!

There are advanced apprenticeships available downtown!


Programs include: advanced drawing and painting, advanced video production, ASM dance ensemble, Art Institute Teen Lab, Chicago Opera Theatre for teens, Hip Hop culture Dance Ensemble, Jewelry design, Skateboard production and design… and SO much more



Currently enrolled CPS teens (at least 14 years old and in high school) are eligible. CPS teens with special needs ages 14-22 are encouraged to apply.



Click here for the flyer and application requirements.

Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Park Programs at Chicago Park District


The Chicago Park District is launching a new program for deaf and hard of hearing youth. The program will run at Gage Park; 2411 W. 55th Street, and Horner Park; 2741 W. Montrose



Gage Park Programs


Horner Park Programs