Yesterday, the CEO of Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Janice Jackson and the mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel announced that 26 million dollars will be added to the CPS budget to add 160 social workers and 94 special education case workers beginning this school year 2018-2019. Full time social workers will go to 160 schools and […]
Read More →The Coalition for the Homeless is a non profit organizations who believes that affordable housing, sufficient food, and the opportunity to work for wages are a fundamental right. Their mission is to help people who are experiencing homelessness receive that basic right. Through litigation, public education, and direct services, the Coalition for the Homeless has […]
Read More →Yesterday, we honored and remembered those who have served in battle and gone before us. We also reflect on how we can make a difference in the lives of veterans who struggle with homelessness & PTSD. Here are a few Acts that were passed to improve the lives of veterans by allowing access to healthcare, […]
Read More →Civic engagement is important because it empowers the community by allowing citizens to be informed, actively participate in their community, and be involved in decisions for the community’s overall wellbeing. When community programs are properly engaged, they also allow for the local government to better reach the community’s needs. Here are a couple of ideas […]
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