BULLETIN: VAX & PAKS…A SUCCESS FOR PARENTS, CHILDREN…AND VACCINATION!
On Saturday, August 28th, before Chicago Public School children in the Englewood/West Englewood communities begin school on Monday, August 30th, 40 parents came to “THE HUB” at Action Coalition of Englewood Back-to-School “paks” donated by 2nd District Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer and 16th Ward Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman.
New Initiative: Introducing the Housing Counseling Corps
Housing Action Illinois is excited to bring together two of our programs—supporting housing counseling agencies and managing a network of AmeriCorps VISTA members—for a new initiative: the Housing Counseling Corps. We will place AmeriCorps VISTA members with agencies in need of new talent and HUD-certified housing counselors. After a year of service, these AmeriCorps members […]
Tell Your U.S. Senators: Support $100 Million for Housing Counseling
The U.S. House of Representatives supports $100 million for housing counseling in the Fiscal Year 2022 budget—now we need the U.S. Senate to do the same. We need to tell our U.S. Senators to support $100 million in funding for the HUD Housing Counseling Assistance program in the FY22 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and […]
The Monroe Foundation Discusses Launch of R3 Project “Maywood Planning Table” with new Maywood Mayor Nathaniel Booker
THE MONROE FOUNDATION recently met with Village of Maywood Mayor Nathaniel George Booker, with Village Administrator Chasity Wells-Armstrong and others, to discuss strategies to launch the foundation’s R3 (Restore-Reinvest-Renew) grant program.
The Monroe Foundation Launches “Barbershop-Beauty Shop COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign”
The Monroe Foundation launched “Barbershop-Beauty Shop COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign”, a mobilizing push by the nonprofit, the Monroe foundation and collaborative partners, Get Cleared, Chicago – Say “Yes” to Life, People Empowering People, and The Black Star Project has launched this summer-long campaign to vaccinate 500 youths and their families as part of its “Get Vaccinated…The start the party!” initiative.
Notice of Funding Opportunity
Dear Partners, The Resurrection Project (TRP) is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Fiscal Year 2022 Illinois Access to Justice (ILA2J) program for Immigration Legal Services in the Western Suburbs of Chicago. ILA2J is a statewide program that directs funds to mitigate the devastating consequences of incarceration and harsh immigration policies by […]
Request for Proposals – Expanding Capacity for Street Outreach and Violence Interruption Services (#8039)
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released a Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Expanding Capacity for Street Outreach and Violence Interruption Services (#8039). Aligned with the city’s Healthy Chicago 2025 plan to close the life expectancy gap, this RFP supports the Public Safety priority area and supports the “strengthen community capacity” theme. You […]
City of Chicago :: Request for Proposals – Capacity Building and Seed Grants for Violence Prevention Organization (#8043)
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released a Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Capacity Building and Seed Grants for Violence Prevention Organizations (#8043). Aligned with the city’s Healthy Chicago 2025 plan to close the life expectancy gap, this RFP supports the Public Safety priority area and supports the “strengthen community capacity” theme. You […]
Applications are now open for We Will Chicago volunteers and community partners
Applications are now open for We Will Chicago volunteers and community partners Para ver esta información en español, avance hacia abajo. The City of Chicago’s We Will planning team is seeking individuals and organizations to help develop the major themes, issues, and policy guidelines that will be included in the citywide plan. The team is […]
ALD. RODERICK SAWYER (6TH WARD) LAUNCHES “STOP THE SPREAD – START THE VACCINATION” CAMPAIGN ALONG 75TH STREET ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT WITH ACCESS COLLABORATIVE FOR EQUITY
Alderman Roderick Sawyer, 6th Ward, joined with J.Minor Allen, “The Mayor”of 79th Street and party promoter, to launch “Before You Party…Get A Shot”. Friday night party-goers from local bars from the popular “50 Yard Line” at 75th & Michigan to Cottage Grove, took