In the 34th District, Upcoming Community Events, Employment Opportunities!

In The 34th District

Welcoming students, faculty and staff back to school for the first day of class!

Great fellowship, fun and laughs with neighbors and friends at the Annual Calumet City Labor Day Parade.

Rep. Sims enjoying some coffee and donuts with residents

at Chatham Park South Cooperative

Community Events and Information

Far South Community Action Council

FSCAC Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, September 19, 2017, 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Metropolitan Family Services, 235 East 103rd St.

LIHEAP APPLICATIONS FOR SENIORS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AVAILABLE OCTOBER 1!

Locations:

Contact your local Community Action Agency to make an appointment to apply for LIHEAP. You can use the "Where to Apply" link to the right to locate the appropriate Community Action Agency for your county. You may call 1-877-411-9276.

Income Eligibility:

If your household's combined income for the 30 days prior to application (gross income, before taxes are deducted) is at or below 150% of the federal poverty level as shown in the chart below, you may be eligible to receive assistance. If you rent, and your heat and/or electric is included in the rent, your rent must be greater than 30% of your income in order to be eligible to receive assistance.

Family Size	30 Day Income	Annual Income
1	$1,508	$18,090
2	$2,030	$24,360
3	$2,553	$30,630
4	$3,075	$36,900
5	$3,598	$43,170
6	$4,120	$49,440
7	$4,643	$55,710
8	$5,165	$61,980

Bring all appropriate documentation:

Do not forget to bring all required documentation when you apply, including:

Proof of gross income from all household members for the 30-day period beginning with the date of application.
A copy of current heat and electric bills issued within the last 30 days (if energy directly paid for).
A copy of rental agreement (if renting) showing that utilities are included, the monthly rental amount and landlord contact information.
Proof of Social Security numbers for all household members.
Proof the household received TANF or other benefits, such as Medical Eligibility or SNAP, if receiving assistance from the Illinois Department of Human Services.

44th Historic Pullman House Tour

House Tour Weekend events

Tour several of Pullman's private homes and public buildings, enjoy food, great music, antique cars (Sunday only),the friendly Pullman atmosphere and a great opportunity to learn about Chicago's only National Monument!

Pullman National Monument

Visitor Information Center, 11141 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago. Free parking on street and at the Visitor Center. Pullman is accessible by CTA and Metra. Call 773-785-8901 for travel assistance or tour information.

Saturday and Sunday - October 7th & 8th, 2017

Tickets will be available at the Visitor Information Center starting at 10:00 am. Homes and other tour stops will be open from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm. It will take at least 2 hours for the tour so ticket sales will end at 3:00pm.

Ticket Sales Information

Tickets may be purchased in advance online at: http://pullmanhousetour2017.brownpapertickets.com

Advance tickets are $20.00. Tickets purchased on the days of the tour are $23.00.

Abundant Life Health Ministry of the Carter Temple CME Church

Community Health and Wellness Fair

November 11, 2017 | 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Carter Temple CME Church

7841 South Wabash Avenue

Chicago, IL 60619

There will be 2 presentation on Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease

from 10:30 AM--11:45 AM.

Venders will be open at 12:00 PM for education and demonstrations.

Lunch will be served at 1:00 PM.

This is a FREE church/community event!

Community Resource Days

October 13th.

Connect to community organizations

providing resources and services such as:

Youth  Ed uca tion Employment Financial Ho using  Health

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

8650 S. Commercial Ave.

(312) 747-0331

The purpose of Community Resource D a y is to have a

place and time where agencies that provide essential

services can be together in one area to provide better

access to the public. Agencies are providing a service to

the public directly (health screening, utility assistance,

intake, etc.) or providing resources and information

about their services. Come to the monthly Community

Resource Day to connect to essential services available in

our community.

Refreshments & Snacks

Raffles & Giveaways

Important VOCA Grant Information

COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FUNDING ELIGIBILITY AND FUTURE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

ICJIA is now accepting applications for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding to support Comprehensive Legal Assistance Programs.

The Comprehensive Legal Assistance Programs funding opportunity is open to public and non-profit agencies whose primary mission is to provide legal assistance services through the use of attorneys. Eligible agencies must incorporate victim advocates to complement the work of the attorneys, either as direct staff or via a subcontract with a victim service agency.

Agencies that offer legal advocacy but whose primary missions are something other than providing legal assistance services are not eligible. Organizations providing law enforcement-based victim/witness services are not eligible.

Agencies interested in funding to support legal advocacy, victim/witness programs, or any other victim service are encouraged to review this memo on future funding opportunities.

VOCA funding cannot be used for any criminal defense, tort actions, or active investigation or prosecution of criminal activities.

Click here for application materials, funding eligibility, and other information.

Grant & Scholarship Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

Advocate Medical Group at Imani Village is seeking family medical physicians. Both experienced physicians and new graduates are encouraged to apply. Please forward curriculum vitae to Crystal Poppens, Physician Recruiter at Crystal,[email protected].

IMANI VILLAGE at 95th Cottage Grove will be home to:

Education Innovation & Youth Development Center, educating Black children at the highest level, with a curriculum delivered from a culturally relevant perspective

Sustainable housing with intentional Green design elements to lower electricity and heating costs, and protect the environment

An organic community garden providing a source of healthy food alternatives for one of the food deserts of the Southside

An urban farming and agricultural center that will educate and employ community residents

A NCAA-certified sports complex for tennis, track, football, soccer, basketball, and lacrosse

A retail center providing community employment and consumer goods for the entire village

A community health center that will deliver much needed services to an under-served area of the city

For more information

Advocate Medical Group: https://www.advocatehealth.com/about-advocate/

Imani Village: https://www.imanivillage.com/

ILLINOIS CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION AUTHORITY

Employment opportunities

http://www.icjia.state.il.us/about/employment

The following Authority employment opportunities are currently available:

Research Analyst - Non-Code
Criminal Justice Specialist I - Opt 1
Public Service Administrator - Option 1
Internship opportunities

The following Authority internships are available to qualified applicants:

Research internships (academic credit)
Graphic design internships (academic credit)

For more information, contact:

Jessica Reichert
Research & Evaluation Center Manager
Research & Analysis Unit
Illinois Criminal Justice Informatin Authority
300 W. Adams St., Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312-793-8550
E-mail: [email protected]