"Building safe and supportive neighborhoods through a community-based approach"
E-News Bulletin February 2010 Vol. 3, Issue 9
ILAACP News
Dear firstname,
As we celebrate Black History Month let us keep in mind
that there is still much work to be done if we are ever to actualize a
just and equitable village for all Illinoisans.
Now more than at any other time in recent history, African-Americans,
and other under-served communities, are engaged in a real life struggle
to overcome the challenges imposed by our country’s economic recession.
Many families find themselves either on the brink of (or are now among)
the hopeless, homeless, and jobless. It is quite possible that many of
you reading this communication have been directly impacted in this way.
While we trust that our local, state, and federal officials are doing
everything in their power to restore our collective faith in the
“American Dream”, help families stay in their homes, and get our
economy back on track, we are concerned that the difficult budget
decisions Illinois must face will neglect our village’s most precious
commodity – our children.
According to Voices for Illinois Children's recently released Kids
Count report, 1 in 5 children in our state currently live in poverty.
African-American children are, in fact, 4.5 times more likely than
their white counterparts to live in poverty and grow up in households
where their basic needs continue to go unmet. At the same time, we know
that human services, particularly those that are prevention-based, are
often times the only viable pathway out of poverty for many of these
families and their children.
Therefore, it is the ILAACP’s sincere hope that when the Governor and
Illinois General Assembly convene in the ensuing months to negotiate a
solution for our state’s $13B deficit they make children and youth a
priority. This includes funding for early childhood education,
delinquency prevention, maternal and infant health, foster care,
adolescent health, quality after school programs, and a host of other
early intervention and prevention services that have been proven to
save significant taxpayer dollars.
In the meantime, the ILAACP will continue to work with the Illinois Partners for Human Service (www.illinoispartners.org) and Responsible Budget Coalition (www.abetterillinois.com)
to ensure that our state’s most vulnerable populations and its most
precious commodity continue to receive the vital human services we are
morally, ethically, and, in some instances, legally obligated to
provide.
Don't Stop Now: Lawmakers Should Pass The Senate Bill As you are aware, the health care reform battle has been a major challenge, but it is extremely important for Congress to change the status quo. The political process for revamping the current system has resulted in an impasse. But Congress must persevere and agree on a solution. We have made it this far in achieving health care reform; so looking back should not be an option. To learn why lawmakers should pass the Senate bill, click here.
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Create "Gateways to Opportunity" Program Governor Pat Quinn recently signed a bill into law that creates the “Gateways to Opportunity” program, which will award credentials to educators who go above and beyond in making sure they are able to provide the highest quality of education for Illinois’ young minds. “Today’s students will be tomorrow’s workforce, which is why it is critical that our children get top quality educations,” said Governor Quinn. “By making sure our educators have learned the latest skills and techniques, we can accelerate children down the path of learning at an early age.” “Gateways to Opportunity” is a professional development system that aims to enhance children’s learning by improving the quality of services they receive in learning environments, increasing positive outcomes, and expanding the availability of coursework and training available to educators. To learn more about "Gateways to Opportunity", click here.
H.B.407 Last
week, Rep. William Davis introduced to the House, a bill that would
amend the Illinois Insurance Code. The current code requires insurers
to provide coverage for diabetes self-management training and
education. "Self-Management Training" is defined as instruction in an
outpatient setting which enables a diabetic patient to understand the
diabetic management process and daily management of diabetic therapy as
a mean of avoiding frequent hospitalization and complications. The
amendment would require insurers to provide coverage for the treatment
of pain associated with complications of diabetes, including, but not
limited to, diabetic peripheral neuropathy. To access the actual bill, click here.
House Democrats: State Might cut Millions for Schools The looming reality of the state's budget deficit will eventually affect our education system. State
Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia (D-Aurora), who chairs the Elementary and
Secondary Education Appropriations Committee, tells the Beacon News
that Illinois' 2011 budget could include a 10 percent cut in state's
school funding foundation level. That would result in a loss of about
$700 per-pupil in districts statewide, totaling millions of dollars. To
learn more about how the State budget deficit impacts the IL Education
System, click here.
Plan Strips School Councils of Power to Pick Principals Hundreds
of parent-led local school councils would be stripped of the critical
power to pick principals under a bill introduced this week by the Sen.
James Meeks, head of the Senate Education Committee. Some school
activists were stunned by Meeks' proposal to convert elected local
school councils into advisory bodies. No longer would LSCs select and
fire principals and approve school budgets, as required under the 1988
Chicago School Reform Law."Why would he want to get rid of the last
segment of democracy that exists in our schools, where people who are
most directly affected can have a voice in how their schools are run?''
asked Jitu Brown of the Kenwood Oakland Community Organization. To
learn Sen. Meeks reasoning behind this bill, click here.
President Proposes Increased Funding for Early Childhood Programs. On Feb. 1, President Barack Obama proposed increasing funding for several early childhood services in his fiscal year 2011 budget request. President Obama also proposed new early childhood initiatives that he would like Congress to enact. To learn what the budget included, click here.
Communities Creating Healthy Environments (CCHE) CCHE
is a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) that
aims to prevent childhood obesity by increasing access to healthy foods
and safe places to play in communities of color. The program will
advance RWJF’s efforts to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic by
2015 by supporting diverse, community-based organizations and federally
chartered tribal nations in the development and implementation of
effective, culturally competent policy initiatives to address childhood
obesity at the local level. Grant amount is up to $250,000 per site for
as many as 10 communities nationwide. The application deadline is February 25, 2010.
ChiWest ResourceNet RFP In
November 2009, the University of Illinois at Chicago Neighborhoods
Initiative (UICNI) received federal funding from the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services to provide capacity-building group training,
one-on-one technical assistance, and supporting sub-awards to
community-based and faith-based organizations located in seven Chicago
communities. This request for proposals is a competitive process to
select up to 35 community-based and faith-based organizations to
receive professional training and technical assistance to strengthen
organizational capacity in four key areas: leadership development,
organizational development, program development, and community
engagement. These 35 organizations will engage in an assessment process
with an experienced technical assistance advisor and develop a
Customized Capacity-Building Plan. Organizations will receive coaching,
one-on-one technical assistance, and group training opportunities to
ensure these plans are implemented. These organizations will also be
eligible to apply, through a subsequent request for proposals process,
for a capacity building grant of $2,000 to $40,000. The application deadline is March 5, 2010.
Act Against AIDS Leadership Initiative RFA As
a part of the new Act Against AIDS Communication Campaign, CDC launched
an ongoing partnership with some of the nation's leading
African-American organizations. Altarum Institute, a private non-profit
health systems research and consulting organization, announces a
funding opportunity for national organizations with a history of
serving African American men who have sex with men (MSM) as part of
Altarum’s support to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s
(CDC) Act Against AIDS Leadership Initiative (AAALI).Up
to two single organizations or coalition entities will be selected to
receive subcontracts from Altarum and funding to join the project as
new AAALI partner organizations. The application deadline is March 5, 2010.
Second Chance Act Mentoring Services The Second Chance Act grant programs are designed to help communities develop and implement comprehensive and collaborative strategies that address the challenges posed by offender reentry and recidivism reduction. This particular grant is for mentoring offenders during incarceration and through transition into the community and post-release; transitional services to assist in the reintegration of offenders into the community; and offender/victim issue training. Awards of up to $300,000 for a period of 24 months will be made. The application deadline is March 18, 2010.
Drug-Free Communities Support Program The
goal of this initiative is to establish and strengthen collaboration
among communities, public and private nonprofit agencies, and Federal,
State, local, and tribal governments to support the efforts of
community coalitions to prevent and reduce substance use among youth.
For the purposes of this RFA, “youth” is defined as individuals 18
years of age and younger. This program also tries to reduce substance
use among youth and, over time, reduce substance abuse among adults by
addressing the factors in a community that increase the risk of
substance abuse and promoting the factors that minimize the risk of
substance abuse. SAMHSA will be awarding $18.7 million for 150 awards
of up to $125,000 each. Applications are due March 19, 2010.
Finish Line Youth Foundation Youth Grants Funding is available for youth athletic programs, such as community-based programs addressing active lifestyle and team-building skills; and camps, particularly those emphasizing sports and serving children who are disadvantaged or have special needs. Organizations whose activities provide direct services to individuals and produce tangible results, rather than those that are policy oriented, are encouraged to apply. Awards between $1,000 - $5,000 will be dispersed. The application deadline is March 31, 2010.
Active Living Research & New Connections This
program supports research to inform policy and environmental strategies
for increasing physical activity among children and adolescents,
decreasing their sedentary behaviors and preventing obesity.Preference
will be given to applicants that are either public entities or
nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code. Applicant organizations must be based in the
United States or its territories at the time of application. A total of
2.6 million is available for a variety of grants. The application deadline is April 14, 2010.
Healthy community Outreach Program Healthy community Outreach Program Awards will be granted to nonprofit organizations to support grassroots effort which increase awareness on critical health initiatives through health walks, health fairs and health education outreach. Grants up to $25,000 will be considered. Nonprofit organizations with evidence of IRS 501(c)(3) designation or de facto tax-exempt status may apply for a grant, with the following exceptions: advertising; capital campaigns; grants or scholarships to individuals; multi-year requests; political causes and events; or religious organizations in support of their sacramental or theological functions. There is an ongoing deadline for applications.
Peaceful Pathways: Reducing Exposure to Violence The
purpose of this grant is to decrease violence in specific communities
such as those defined by race, ethnicity, tribe, gender, sexual
identity or rural/frontier location. This grant is funded by Robert
Wood Johnson Foundation. Applicants are nominated by a
diversity-focused funder concerned with the specific population. Eight
matching grants of between $50,000 and $200,000 each will be awarded. The application deadline is ongoing throughout 2010.
News & Resources
ILAACP Announces Youth In Prevention Grantees During the latest quarterly meeting, as part of its Youth in Prevention Mini-Grant, a $36,000 statewide, grant-making initiative, ILAACP awarded 12 grassroots organizations with $3,000 mini-grants to design and implement a youth-led advocacy project which addresses one of three actions leading to disparate rates of chronic disease in African-American communities: underage drinking, tobacco use, or substance abuse. To access a list of this year's grantees and their project description, click here.
Responsible Budget Coalition's (RBC) We Can't Wait Rally The State is facing a $13B budget deficit and the likelihood it will run out of money by April is probable. The Responsible Budget Coalition (RBC) is organizing a We Can't Wait Rally in Springfield, IL on February 17th at the State Capital Rotunda. According to the RBC, we Can’t Wait! The RBC needs you and your friends, family members, neighbors and co-workers to turn out in force! For more information, visit the We Can't Wait Campaign.
Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" Obesity Campaign First
Lady Michelle Obama announced an ambitious national goal of solving the
challenge of childhood obesity within a generation so that children
born today will reach adulthood at a healthy weight and unveiled a
nationwide campaign - Let's Move - to help achieve it. The Let's Move
campaign will combat the epidemic of childhood obesity through a
comprehensive approach that builds on effective strategies, and
mobilizes public and private sector resources. To support Let's Move
and facilitate and coordinate partnerships with States, communities,
and the non-profit and for-profit sectors, the nation's leading
children's health foundations have come together to create a new
independent foundation - the Partnership for a Healthier America -
which will accelerate existing efforts addressing childhood obesity and
facilitate new commitments towards the national goal of solving
childhood obesity within a generation. To learn more about this
campaign, click here.
State Public Health Director Announced $3.1 Million to Reduce Obesity & Smoking in Illinois Dr.
Damon T. Arnold, director, Illinois Department of Public Health, announced that Illinois is receiving approximately $3.1 million from the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help reduce obesity,
increase physical activity, improve nutrition and decrease smoking in
Illinois. The award is part of $119.5 million going to states as the
first of several initiatives that make up the Communities Putting
Prevention to Work, a comprehensive prevention and wellness initiative
funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). “Taking
preventive health measures can help reduce health care costs and help
people live longer, healthier lives,” Dr. Arnold said. “The Illinois
Department of Public Health will use the $3.1 million in federal
funding to combat chronic diseases and promote healthy lifestyles
through increased use of the Illinois Tobacco Quitline as well as
obesity and smoking cessation programs.” To learn about this
comprehensive prevention initiative, click here.
University of Illinois at Chicago Neighborhoods Initiative The University of Illinois at Chicago Neighborhoods Initiative (UICNI) received a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Children and Families Compassion Capital Fund to help serve low-income Chicago community areas. The proposal seeks to create ChiWest ResourceNet (CWRN), a targeted capacity building initiative, to work closely with about 60 community-based and faith-oriented nonprofits presently ingrained in East and West Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, Near West Side, North and South Lawndale, and Pilsen. CWRNs focus is to provide well-rounded and balanced support in a variety of areas to improve the range and quality of help that these sustainable organizations can provide to their clients. To learn more about this initiative, click here.
Central Illinois Public Hearing for the Poverty Commission Set for February 22nd The Illinois Commission on the Elimination of Poverty is in the process of developing a Poverty Elimination Strategy to cut the number of people living in extreme poverty in half by 2015 in a manner consistent with international human rights standards. The commission is seeking input from Illinois residents regarding their thoughts on what our state should do to reach the 2015 goal. Your input is critical to ensuring the strategy reflects the needs of those most undeserved in our state. This event will take place on February 22, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Child care will be provided. Food will be served. Transportation reimbursement is available for qualifying individuals. For more information, contact Doug Schenkelberg at dschenkelberg@heartlandalliance.org or Samreen Khan at samreen.khan@illinois.gov.
One in 10 Jobless Young People Driven to Drugs or Alcohol Older teenagers and young adults who are out of work face poorer health and lower happiness, with one in 10 claiming that unemployment drove them to drugs or alcohol, according to new research conducted in the U.K. The study was conducted by the U.K.-based Prince’s Trust, which provides workforce training to young people. Based on interviews with over 2,000 unemployed 16 to 25 year olds in the U.K., the study found that out-of-work young people were more likely to feel ashamed, rejected and unloved. To learn more about this study, click here.
First-Of-Its-Kind Gallup Poll Links Recess To Academic Achievement Many people believe academic success is primarily achieved inside the classroom. But a new Gallup poll of elementary school principals suggests that the most unexpected opportunity to boost learning may exist outside on the playground at recess. The first-of-its-kind survey of almost 2,000 principals nationwide, revealed enthusiastic support for recess among principals, who see it benefiting kids both in the classroom and in life. To learn more about the key findings from this survey, click here.
Breaking Through on the Social Determinants of Health & Health Disparities: An Approach to Message Translation There are decades of research and scholarly articles documenting health disparities in America and the importance of social determinants of health. But how can we make sure that these findings are well-understood by policy makers? One objective of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Commission to Build a Healthier America was to engage public and private sector decision makers. The challenge was how to “translate” the wide-ranging, highly-specific and technical information about social determinants and health disparities into language that would resonate with a diverse group of leaders. This new issue brief explains how the Commission framed these issues, describes the research-based process used to develop messages and shares messages for broader use. To learn more about this message translation approach, click here.
Grand Boulevard Federation Announces the New HIV/AIDS Community Health Education and Outreach Program The Grand Boulevard Federation is implementing a new HIV/AIDS community outreach and education program. This program, funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health Center for Minority Health Services, will seek to reduce the negative impact of HIV/AIDS on the health and well-being of residents of the Grand Boulevard and Bronzeville communities and surrounding neighborhoods on the South Side of Chicago. The federation will be committed to developing partnerships with local health providers, businesses, faith leaders and institutions, schools, community, public, and private sector organizations and agencies, to carry out its mandate. Please contact Sylvia Jo Oglesby, Coordinator, Grand Boulevard Federation HIV Outreach and Education Project, at 773-548-8140 to become involved. For more information about Grand Boulevard Federation please visit www.grandboulevardfederation.org.
Freedoms Sisters Essay Contest - "Who is your favorite Freedom Sister and why?" What are you doing to continue her legacy? In partnership with the DuSable Museum, the Ford Motor Company is hosting a Freedoms Sister essay contest. Eligible participants include 4th to 8th grade students. Prizes of up to $10,000 U.S. Savings Bonds will be awarded to 6 lucky winners. The contest will be open from January 23, 2010 till March 9, 2010. Essays should be mailed to: Ford Motor Company ATTN: Freedom's Sisters Essay Contest - Chicago, 1 American Road - 211 WHQ, Dearborn, MI 48126. Please include your name, school, grade level, and contact information. Winners will be notified on March 26, 2010. For more information, contact the DuSable Museum of African American History at 773-947-0600
Illinois Student Assistance Commission To Promote Financial Aid Awareness Month February has been designated Financial Aid Awareness Month (FAAM) by Governor Pat Quinn, marking a period during which Illinois students and families will have the most opportunities to learn about the many financial aid opportunities available to help pay for college, and how to apply for them. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will emphasize “putting your hands on some cash” as part of its KnowHow2Go Illinois initiative focusing on early completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).College costs are rising. According to recently released reports, most students and their families can expect to pay, on average, seven percent more than last year for this year's tuition and fees, depending on the type of college. For more details regarding these innovative programs that make college affordable and accessible, click here.
Nonprofit Finance Fund's 2010: State of the Sector Survey Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) is conducting a survey to capture and share the state of nonprofits as they respond to increased service demand and challenging economic conditions.This anonymous survey should take approximately 10 minutes or less. To participate, please click here.
DePaul's Master of Public Health (MPH) Program DePaul's MPH Program is currently seeking Community Based Organizations (CBOs), who specializes in public health, to host graduate students so that they can gain practical experience working in the public health field and complete a field based Capstone project. The Capstone project is designed for the practicum site for continued use and development, which can take different forms depending on the needs of the agency/organization. Students will learn from you and assist with any number of public health activities designed to advance community health through health education, program development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation including improvement and effectiveness. This is a 9 month training that requires students to work 8-10 hours per week unpaid. This program also requires weekly one hour onsite direct field supervision by a person with a Masters degree or comparable years of experience. If interested, please contact Grady L. Garner Jr., Ph.D., Director of Community Partnerships and Program Placements Masters of Public Health Program, DePaul University at 773-325-4739 or ggarner1@depaul.edu.
Job Opportunities
Events
Save The Date: ILAACP Next Quarterly Meeting Thursday March 25, 2010 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Location: TBD
To RSVP, please contact Breon Baker at 312.850.4444 ext. 225 or bbaker@ilaacp.org.
RBC - We Can't Wait Rally February 17, 2010 11:00 a.m. State Capitol Rotunda 2nd Street and Capitol, Springfield, IL For more information, click here.
The DuSable Museum: "I Shape Freedom" February 16, 2010 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL. 60637 For more information, click here.
ICVP: Teen Dating Violence - Evaluation February 18, 2010 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 70 East Lake St. Ste. 720 Chicago, IL. 60601 For more information, click here. Brainerd Park - "Black Chicago" February 18, 2010 6:00-7:30 p.m. 1246 W. 92nd St. Chicago, IL. For more information, click here.
UIC Healthy City Collaborative - The Nuts & Bolts of Writing a Collaborative Grant February 19, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 4510 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL. To register, click here.
The Museum of Science & Industry Black Men Working It Out: Strategies for Community Healing - Open Dialogue February 20, 2010 1:00-3:00 p.m. Little Theater 57th St. & Lake Shore Dr. For more information, click here. Union Park - Celebrate Black History February 21, 2010 12:00-2:00 p.m. 1501 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL. For more information, click here.
UIC College of Nursing - Witness: Stories of Youth Violence February 22, 2010 4:30-6:30 p.m. 845 S. Damen Room 158, Chicago, IL. For more information, click here. The DuSable Museum: "The Freedom Sisters of Our Time" February 23, 2010 10:30 am-11:30 am 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL.60637 For more information, click here. Chicago Freedom School - Adultism Training February 23, 2010 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CFS Center - 719 South State St. Chicago, IL To RSVP contact Hilda Franco at 312.435.1201 or hilda@chicagofreedomschool.org
Columbus Park - "Black in the Future" February 26, 2010 6:00-8:00 p.m. 500 S. Central Ave. Chicago, IL. For more information, click here.
Truth & Deliverance Int'l Ministries: Financial Empowerment Day February 27, 2010 10:00 am-3:00 pm 3 S. Laramie Ave., Chicago, IL. For more information, call Gayle Newcomb 773.451.8056 The Museum of Science & Industry Panel Discussion - Lifting As We Climb: Strategies for Developing Healthy African-American Youth February 27, 2010 1:00-3:00 p.m. For more information, click here.
ICVP: Sexual Assault Prevention March 03, 2010 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 70 East Lake St. Ste. 720 Chicago, IL. 60601 For more information, click here.
2010 IL. Kids Count Symposium - Children & Families in a Time of Economic Crisis March 5, 2010 8:30-11:30 a.m. The Standard Club 320 S. Plymouth Court Chicago, IL. For more information, click here.
ICVP: Approaches to Violence Prevention March 11, 2010 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 70 East Lake St. Ste. 720, Chicago, IL.60601 For more information, click here.
ICVP: Cyber Safety March 16, 2010 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 70 East Lake St. Ste. 720, Chicago, IL. 60601 For more information, click here.
Capstone Fundraising Conference March 17, 2010 7:45 am - 5:00 pm Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro 733 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL. 60661
Chicago Freedom School - Adultism Training March 25, 2010 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CFS Center - 719 South State St. Chicago, IL To RSVP contact Hilda Franco at 312.435.1201 or hilda@chicagofreedomschool.org
Heartland International Health Center - Executive Director Heartland International Health Center (HIHC) is a Chicago based Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that believes health care is a fundamental human right. HIHC specializes in providing and advocating for accessible, affordable, high-quality health care services to individuals, families and communities who have been marginalized and undeserved by the healthcare system.The Executive Director, as the chief executive officer of Heartland International Health Center (HIHC), gives leadership and direction toward the achievement of HIHC’s mission, strategic plan, and annual goals and objectives. The Executive Director reports to the HIHC Board of Directors and oversees the implementation of policies adopted by the Board. To see a full job description and to apply, click here.
Central States SER Jobs for Progress - YES! Employment Specialist The YES! Employment Specialist establishes linkages with employers and local businesses marketing the SER services to employers to create job opportunities and job placements for SER customers and participants. A Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing, Business Management, Public Administration, Economics, Communications, Social Science, or related field preferred from an accredited four-year college or university is desired. For more information about this position and to apply, click here.
Northern Illinois Food Bank - Director of Development Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) acquires and distributes food to 537 agency partners and programs that provide food assistance to help more than 269,000 people living in poverty in 13 northern Illinois counties, outside of Cook County.The Director of Development will be responsible for: developing and implementing the development strategy for Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) in support of its current and long-term strategic objectives; for achieving annual fundraising goals as well as capital campaign goals; for effective management and development of staff engaged in all aspects of fundraising including capital campaign, major gifts, foundation and corporate fundraising, planned giving, grant writing, direct mail, and cause marketing campaigns. To find out more about this position and to apply, click here.
Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights - Program Assistant Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights helps people living in poverty or danger improve their lives and realize their human rights. From a refugee fleeing violence and torture to a public housing resident trying to escape the cycle of poverty, Heartland Alliance helps people in the toughest of circumstances—who often have no place else to go.The Program Assistant coordinates and performs specialized data processing tasks for the program/department, as defined by program needs and contractual requirements. Performs non-specialized tasks, as needed, including but not limited to word processing, filing, photocopying, screening in-coming calls and visitors/clients and directing correspondence in accord with Organizational standards (i.e., First Impressions Standards) and program guidelines. To find out more about this position, click here.
Chicago Cares - Development Assistant The mission of Chicago Cares, Inc. is to respond to the critical human service, educational and environmental needs of Chicago by creating, managing and leading effective and innovative volunteer service programs which foster the ethic of volunteerism, promote a sense of community and support its partnerships with community organizations.The candidate will be responsible for supporting the operations of the Development Department on a daily basis. The Development Assistant serves a critical role within the department by entering all contributions received and tracking donor information. The Development Assistant works closely with the Development Department to ensure donor cultivation and solicitation activities are tracked and reported correctly. To find out more information and to apply, click here.
The Cara Program - Office Manager The Cara Program is a non-profit organization that assists homeless and at-risk individuals to improve their skills, find full-time employment and achieve real, lasting success.The Office Manager works to ensure that all administrative and facility functions operate smoothly in support of The Cara Program’s mission. The right candidate for this role must have a high attention to detail, solid communication skills, a strong work ethic and be able to effectively manage multiple tasks, vendor relationships, and a small administrative team. For more information about this job opportunity, click here. Chicago Gateway Green - Program Coordinator The position's primary responsibility is for day to day coordination of the organization’s Tree Partnership Program including program promotion, community outreach and volunteer coordination. Also provides essential support and coordination for aspects of all Gateway Green programs.The ideal candidate will have a passion for protecting the environment and knowledge of greening projects/organizations in Chicago. To learn more about this job opportunity and to apply, please click here.
Common Threads- Development Coordinator The mission of Common Threads is to educate children on the importance of nutrition and physical well being, and to foster an appreciation of cultural diversity through cooking. As Common Threads enters its fifth year, fundraising efforts have become increasingly important to the organization. Common Threads is seeking a Development Coordinator to facilitate all aspects of fundraising. This is a full time exempt position, reporting to the Executive Director and the individual will team with the Special Projects and Event Coordinator in areas related to fundraising. To learn more about this position and to apply, click here. AIDS Foundation of Chicago- Research and Evaluation Coordinator The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) is seeking a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented person to serve as its Research and Evaluation Coordinator. The Research and Evaluation Coordinator will support the research and evaluation department in data collection and management, data analysis, report preparation and research-related administrative tasks. The Research and Evaluation Coordinator will also work on both quantitative and qualitative projects on an “as needed” basis. The research and evaluation projects are in varied areas, including homelessness, permanent supportive housing initiatives, HIV healthcare utilization, HIV prevention initiatives, organizational capacity building and health service research. To learn more about this position and to apply, click here.
Active Transportation Alliance - Development Internship Are you a good writer with a penchant for telling a story? Active Transportation Alliance seeks a strong writer for a part-time development internship. The development intern will write persuasive proposals, work directly with program staff to improve existing proposals, and will pursue foundation and corporate funding leads under the direction of the Director of Policy and Development. The right candidate is a strong communicator who wishes to strengthen their writing portfolio or is interested in a career in the nonprofit sector. The internship opportunity is for 4 months, for 15-20 hours/week, at Active Trans’ downtown offices. The opportunity is unpaid. Please submit cover letter and resume to arline@activetrans.org.
IFF - Assistant Director of Public Policy & Communication IFF is a regional nonprofit corporation that is designated as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. IFF has three business units: below-market lending to nonprofit corporations, real estate consulting and development for nonprofit corporations, and research related to the nonprofit sector. The Assistant Director of Public Policy and Communications will perform public policy research, analysis, and development, and the written and oral communication of that work both within IFF and to nonprofits, government, media, and other stakeholders. For more information and to apply, click here.
AIDS Foundation of Chicago - Healthy Connections Coordinator The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) is seeking a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented person to serve as its Healthy Connections Coordinator. The Healthy Connections Coordinator coordinates the mental health and substance abuse (MH/SA) treatment provided to participants of AFC’s Chicago Housing for Health Partnership –Hospital to Housing (CHHP-HH) supportive housing programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Healthy Connections Coordinator monitors and supports the work of the Mental Illness and Substance Abuse (MISA) Counselor, including MH/SA assessments and in-home counseling. The Healthy Connections Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and monitoring linkages with contractual substance abuse treatment and mental health services, and also leads trainings for case managers and landlords. To learn more about this position and to apply, click here.
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Mission Ray of Hope Center of the Arts is a teen-focused multi-cultural arts organization that creates innovative programs and delivers authentic performances filled with positive messages that uplift people while transforming lives through the use of visual, media, and performing arts.
Purpose The organization was developed to provide high quality arts programming to youth, adults, and senior citizens with an emphasis on those that are disadvantaged. Ray of Hope's constant aim is to provide a "Ray of Hope Through the Arts."
Programs Ray of Hope Center of the Arts has an array of programs and projects currently operating. The list includes, but is not limited to, After School Matters, the Teen Corner Program, and the Hansberry Baldwin Ensemble. After School Matters is a hands-on career experience in which teens can work in their community and learn a wide range of skills and transfer them to careers. The Teen Corner Program consists of vocal and instrumental music, life skills education, home work assistance, dance, graphic design, and music and video production.The Hansberry Baldwin Ensemble, the touring company of Ray of Hope Center of the Arts, is a semi- professional, inter-generational and multi-cultural authoritative ensemble of The American Theatre, inspired by the unlimited power of the arts to revolutionize the global community by creatively addressing social, political, and spiritual systems throughout the world. Ray of Hope is also a FY 10 Youth In Prevention Grantee, and will be implementing a youth-led project that addresses under-age drinking.
Contact To learn more about Ray of Hope Center of the Arts, please call 773-947-0447; or visit the website atwww.rayofhopearts.org
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