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Commons Connections
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January 2015
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I'm sure you are aware of the violence that has plagued some of our Chicago neighborhoods in recent months. Some of those communities are served by Chicago Commons, like West Humboldt Park. Despite the violence, there are sanctuaries in the neighborhood providing resources that enable the community and its residents to thrive.
For example, Chicago Commons has been an active community partner in West Humboldt Park for nearly 25 years operating two child development centers (Taylor Center for New Experiences and Nia Family Center) as well as our Center for Working Families. In West Humboldt Park alone, we offer more than 200 people education and employment services. Of all the communities Commons has a presence in, we have the largest programmatic footprint in West Humboldt Park.
Commons has a long, successful history serving under resourced neighborhoods. We will continue to invest and grow our programming to fit the needs of the community. I hope that we can continue to count on the tremendous support of friends like you as we carry out the mission of Chicago Commons.
Sincerely,
Edgar Ramirez
President and CEO
Chicago Commons
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Mayoral Candidate Forum
Chicago Commons along with many of Chicago's leading social service, religious and community-based organizations are co-sponsoring a mayoral forum. The forum will focus on the candidates' visions for the City of Chicago related to issues facing Black and Latino communities. The forum will be moderated by Erika Maldonado, anchor/newswoman, Univision Communications, and Aaron Freeman, host and commentator, NPR.
Black/Brown Unity: Chicago Mayoral Candidate Forum
University Church Chicago
5655 S. University Avenue, Chicago, IL
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
7-9 p.m.
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Supervisor of the Year Award
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L to R: Dr. John Holton, Director of the Illinois Department on Aging; Diane Drew, Executive Director of CHELP; Sharon Shelton; and Commons' Home Care Director, Jennifer Moore.
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In December, Sharon Shelton, a supervisor from Commons' Sr. Services Home Care program, won the supervisor of the year award for our region at the Illinois Governor's Conference on Aging & Disability! Sharon has been a dedicated supervisor in the department for 14 years. In her role, she trains, monitors and supports caregivers, manages schedules, handles payroll and makes frequent field visits. We are happy to have Sharon on our team and want to congratulate her on this wonderful accomplishment.
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New Funder
After a seven year break, the Henrietta Lang Burk Fund has supported our Sr. Care Adult Day Service program. We are very grateful they have added us back into their funding. Thank you for the support!
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 Make sure to follow us on our new LinkedIn page.
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Commons is Hiring
 Interested or know anyone interested in teaching/working with children, youth or adults? We are hiring for positions in those areas as well as some administrative positions. Check out our careers page for all postings!
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2015 Bud Blossom Golf Outing
Monday, June 22, 2015
Shoreacres
Lake Bluff, IL
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Visit our website for ways to support families. |
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Thank you!
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