Friday, December 2, 2011
no-cost EMT training program for working women
no-cost EMT training program for working women, funded by the Eleanor Foundation and facilitated by us here at ICNC. Both organizations are registered nonprofits. The EMT program fosters economic self-sufficiency in Chicago women by providing them with an opportunity to learn tangible job skills and set them on the path to lasting careers in the health care field. Application for the eight-month course is open to single, employed women living or working in Chicago and earning less than $40,000 a year, and is available at www.icnctraining.org .
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Reclaim the Power!
on’t miss this exciting event, co-sponsored by The Black Youth Project:
Reclaim the Power!
A screening & discussion of youth activism past, present & future
Special performances by leading hip hop artists & activists
Special performances by leading hip hop artists & activists
Saturday, December 3, 2011
1:00 pm
International House
1414 E. 59th St.
Free & open to the public
1:00 pm
International House
1414 E. 59th St.
Free & open to the public
Featuring:
Discussions with former IL BPP members & current youth activists & artists
Concert Featuring:
World AIDS Day!
According to the state department of health, Illinois ranks seventh in the nation in the number of HIV/AIDS cases. The Illinois Department of Health is hosting several events Thursday to mark World AIDS Day. Click here to Download List of events.
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) makes condoms available, accessible, and free by reaching underserved communities with the highest rates of STI/HIV/AIDS and other health disparities.
The Chicago Community Condom Project works with city clinics, community organizations and local businesses to make condoms widely available to the public to help stop HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
Click here for a list of locations offering free condoms
About the Chicago Community Condom Project
Since the 80’s CDPH has made condoms available to the public.
Today, CDPH is reaching 10 million condoms distributed each year through city clinics, community based organizations, community health centers, local businesses such as night-clubs, barber shops and churches.
The project is aligned with the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, the U.S Department of Human Services, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Enhanced Comprehensive HIV Prevention, and the Healthy Chicago Plan.
The project is also part of the National Female Condom Coalition and partners with the Chicago Female Condom Campaign to increase access and availability to Female Condoms.
Join the campaign!
If your organization is interested in offering free condoms, you can become a distribution partner so long you meet the criteria. Find out more about becoming a distribution site for free condoms.
Get Tested or Treatment for HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
Get tested or treated at a clinic that diagnoses and treats HIV and STI’s. You can also connect with information about condom use and other prevention methods. All services are free and provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Get Free Condoms
By taking a simple step, like wearing a condom you can protect yourself and others from HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) makes condoms available, accessible, and free by reaching underserved communities with the highest rates of STI/HIV/AIDS and other health disparities.
The Chicago Community Condom Project works with city clinics, community organizations and local businesses to make condoms widely available to the public to help stop HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
Click here for a list of locations offering free condoms
About the Chicago Community Condom Project
Since the 80’s CDPH has made condoms available to the public.
Today, CDPH is reaching 10 million condoms distributed each year through city clinics, community based organizations, community health centers, local businesses such as night-clubs, barber shops and churches.
The project is aligned with the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, the U.S Department of Human Services, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Enhanced Comprehensive HIV Prevention, and the Healthy Chicago Plan.
The project is also part of the National Female Condom Coalition and partners with the Chicago Female Condom Campaign to increase access and availability to Female Condoms.
Join the campaign!
If your organization is interested in offering free condoms, you can become a distribution partner so long you meet the criteria. Find out more about becoming a distribution site for free condoms.
Get Tested or Treatment for HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
Get tested or treated at a clinic that diagnoses and treats HIV and STI’s. You can also connect with information about condom use and other prevention methods. All services are free and provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
City Colleges of Chicago $50,000 Scholarship Program
Scholarship Overview
City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) is celebrating 100 years of education that works! To mark this milestone, CCC has created Centennial Scholarships to support current and prospective CCC students pursuing an Associate degree or professional certificate. A total of $50,000 will be awarded through two types of scholarships.
Two Scholarship Opportunities:
- Scholarships for New Students:
These scholarships are available to students who are not currently enrolled in City Colleges of Chicago, including applicants who are recent high school graduates, mature students and adult education students seeking enrollment in certificate or credit programs. - Scholarship for Current Students:
An additional scholarship opportunity is available to current City Colleges of Chicago students and can be used towards the completion of their current certificate or degree program.
Both types of scholarship will cover tuition towards the completion of a degree or certificate for a period not to exceed two-and-one-half years from the date of the award. All awards must be used in full by the end of the Spring 2014 term. If scholarship awards are not expended by the Spring 2014 term the student will forfeit any future right to the awarded scholarship amount.
For more information please click the link: http://www.ccc.edu/
Enter a Career in the Construction Trades or a Related Industry
Are you looking for, educational development, life skills training, enhanced case management or placement assistance? If so, let St. Paul Church of God in Christ Development Center assist you!
They Offer a 12 Week W.I.A. Certified Training Program to prepare you to takethe apprenticeship examinations for the Construction Trades and Other Related Industries.
Attend A "Step Up To Opportunity" Orientation
St. Paul Church of God in Christ Community Development Center
4550 S. Wabash Avenue - 2nd Floor South
One-Hour Orientation Sessions Are Conducted Every Friday Morning
From 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Prompt
If you meet the outlined criteria....
Are 18 Years and Older
Possess a High School Diploma/G.E.D Certificate
Possess Your Birth Certificate, Social Security Card
Have a Valid Driver's License and Access to an Insured Motor Vehicle
Qualify for W.I.A. Assistance
Have or are willing to register with the Illinois Department of Employment Security
Apprentice Information Center (AIC)
They can help you!!
ORIENTATIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. RSVP MUST BE ENTERED INTO OUR MESSAGE CENTER BY 5 P.M. WEDNESDAY @ 773/538-5120. RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW!
For More Information, Visit www.stpaulcdm.org
Coat Drive
We are collecting coats, scarves, gloves, ear muffs, etc. for the 2nd Annual Aspirations of Life Coat Drive!!
Please drop your gently used, unwanted winter coats & accessories to Each One Teach One Literacy.
Located at 6720 South Stewart, Ring Bell on the Side Door. Drop offs may occur Mon- Friday, 9 am – 7 pm.
Thank you for assisting those that cannot afford what we sometimes take for granted- warmth.
P.S. Please circulate this news in your circles.
Warmest Regards to you and your family,
Janisse Norman
Executive Director
Each One Teach One Literacy
6720 South Stewart Ave, 60621
877.274.1284 Office/ Fax
TUTORS NEEDED!!!!! IMMEDIATELY
If you know someone who is interested in assisting young people between the ages of 5 and 18 years old achieve their academic goals, please forward their name, contact information and resume to each1teach1@ureach.com.
We are in need of 5-10 tutors to volunteer your time to begin making a difference, immediately.
There are two locations for which we are seeking assistance:
· True Vine M.B. Church, 6720 South Stewart, Fridays, 3:30-5:30pm
· Universal Family Connection, 1350 W. 103rd, St, Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm
Thank you for assisting by just forwarding this information to your contacts.
Please note: All tutors are background checked for previous child abuse.
NewWays Learning & Literacy Consulting
Although NewWays Learning and Literacy Consulting is not a non for profit organization, we do offer reduced cost tutoring and even some free services to those who qualify.
TARGET Youth Reentry Program
TARGET Area now offers direct services for youth and young adults on parole ages 13-24.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Fun and Games
Date: Wed. November 30, 2011
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location:
West Englewood
1745 W. 63rd Street
60636
About this event:
Come and enjoy family-friendly games and fun.
Winter Holiday Happenings
Date: 12/02/11
Start Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: free
Location : Marquette Park
Start Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: free
Location : Marquette Park
Light the Menorah, the Kinara and the spruce tree, the holidays are here again! Along with crisp temperatures and fresh falling snow, a variety of events are swirling into Chicago’s parks. Holiday festivities hosted by the Chicago Park District spread cheer throughout the city with celebrations that honor many of the winter holidays; Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and Three Kings Day. From holiday concerts, to holiday crafts and dinners with Santa, families will delight in sharing in the season’s joy at their neighborhood park.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Healthy Chicago Lawn Celebration
When: December 7, 2011, 11 am–1 pm
Where: 2701 W. 68th St., Chicago, IL 60629
Let's Celebrate! The December 7th Healthy Chicago Lawn meeting will be an end of the year celebration and reflection. Please join us and bring a dish/snack to share.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 11:00 am -1:00 pmHoly Cross Hospital2701 W. 68th Street
Healthy Chicago Lawn will provide beverages, baked chicken and vegetable lasagna.
Please let Jana know what you would like to bring. E-mail the dish to healthychicagolawn@gmail.com, fax to 773-884-8017, or simply call 773-884-4925.
If you are unable to bring a dish, please still come.
MacCormac College Open House
When: December 3, 2011, 10 am–2 pm
Where: 29 E. Madison St, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60602
Discounted Parking Available:
Self Park located at 17 E. Adams (Adams & Wabash)
Self Park located at 20 E. Randolph (Randolph & Wabash)
Self Park located at 17 E. Adams (Adams & Wabash)
Self Park located at 20 E. Randolph (Randolph & Wabash)
If planning to attend, please R.S.V.P. with Ashlee Farney or Marcus Troutman.
Phone: (312) 922-1884 ext. 202
Email: afarney@maccormac.edu
Email: mtroutman@maccormac.edu
MACCORMAC COLLEGE:
Specializing in
•Court Reporting
•Paralegal Studies
•Business Administration
•Criminal Justice
•Entrepreneurial Studies
•Liberal Arts / Gen. Ed.
Career possibilities from a Court Reporting Degree
- Judicial Reporters
- Freelance Reporters
- Broadcast Captioner/Stenocaptioners
- CART Provider/Live Event Captioning (Communication Access Realtime Translation)
Come to MacCormac College and learn more about the exciting programs we offer!
Refreshments will be provided.
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