Volume 6, Issue #19 | November 11, 2022 | |
Today’s Dispatch is dedicated to our loyal Veterans who have served the U.S. in peace and in war. Thank you for your time, bravery, and sacrifice. | |
This Issue:
*Sunday's Youth Event at Skokie Lagoons
*Adult Day Care Openings
*Psychological and Neuropsych Testing
*Educator Resources from Zacharias Center
*Ask the Career Expert
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Deadlines and Information | |
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NEW! The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) will be opening its Affordable Multi-Family Housing wait list for one (1) bedroom standard and accessible units at the Evanston Senior Redevelopment (ESR), located at the following Evanston buildings: 1900 Sherman Ave. and 2300 Noyes Court. Annual income for a one-person household cannot exceed $43,800 and the annual income for a two-person household cannot exceed $50,540.
*Online pre-applications will be available on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 10AM and will remain open until Monday, November 21, 2022 at 4:30PM. Apply here.
Mortgage Relief up to $30,000. Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) mortgage assistance program to assist homeowners financially impacted by the pandemic is available to eligible homeowners.The program can fund past due housing payments and up to three months of prospective mortgage payments. More information and an application is available here. Program closes Jan 31, 2023.
Help Illinois Families Energy Bill Assistance Program All families who meet the criteria and provide required documentation are eligible to receive bill assistance for natural gas, propane, and electricity. Visit the website or call 1-833-711-0374 for assistance in 30 languages.
Home Weatherization Repairs may be available for eligible single or multi-dweller homes based on the need and income level. Eligibility and more information is available online at CEDA.
Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt (CCLAHD) Services are available for housing and debt problems at no cost to Cook County residents and property owners regardless of income, language, or immigration status. Hotline is 855-956-5763 9AM-5PM, M-F https://www.cookcountylegalaid.org/
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Medicare Open Enrollment is October 5 - December 7. Counseling is available through agency-partner North Shore Senior Center SHIP Counselors. Call 847-784-6040.
Community Support Grant applications are now available. For more information, eligibility, and an application, visit our website here.
Citizens Utility Board (CUB) will conduct a free review of your gas, electric, and telecom bills to find ways for you to save! Call their toll-free hotline 8AM - 4PM Monday-Friday at 1-800-669-5556 or read more here.
Health Insurance Coverage for Immigrants aged 42+ ineligible for federal Medicaid (earning less than 138% of the Federal Poverty Level, e.g. $1,563 per month for one person) have three ways to apply: online at abe.illinois.gov; via identified health centers here; or with enrollment assistance here.
Federal Student Debt Relief program could provide eligible borrowers full or partial discharge of educational loans up to $20,000 (Federal Pell Grant) and up to $10,000 (other). Individuals who made less than $125,000 (2021 or 2022) and families that made less than $250,000 (2021 or 2022) may be eligible. Apply here.
LIHEAP helps eligible households with low income pay for home energy services (heating, gas, propane and electricity). LIHEAP application period runs until May 31, 2023, or until funding is exhausted. Agency partner North Shore Senior Center is an intake site for LIHEAP and may be reached at 847-784-6000. Contact CEDA 800-571-2332 for information about additional intake sites in the area.
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Counseling Center of the North Shore (CCNS) offers Psychological and Neuropsych testing
If you or a loved one is in need of testing, CCNS staff psychologist Dr. Jan Roy offers a wide range of testing services and takes all insurance plans. We also offer a sliding scale for testing for those who do not have insurance. Contact Clinical Director Kim Hassenfeld, LCSW at 847-446-8060 for more information.
Psychological and Neuropsychological testing are important tools that can help in diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapy. Neuropsychological testing can help in differentiating between two or more issues, so that you can get the right kind of help. For more information, please click the link here to read Dr. Jan Roy's article on when testing might be right for you.
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CALENDAR
NOVEMBER
13 Fishing at Skokie Lagoons (4th-8th Grade) 10AM - 12PM Join the fun with other Township youth. No experience necessary! Register here. (Flyer below)
14 NSSC Memory Café This month’s theme: "Sparking Memories with Poetry." Light refreshments will be served. Participants must attend with a care partner. The Memory Café program provides a safe, friendly, and supportive space for people with memory loss and their care partners to have fun and connect with others. North Shore Senior Center (161 Northfield Road). More info here.
15 Township Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30PM at New Trier Township, 2nd Floor. Meeting agenda here.
15 Hybrid 2022 Mid-Term Political Elections Analysis10:30-11:30AM
North Shore Senior Center's Tuesday Club welcomes long term reporter Mary Ann Ahern of NBC Channel 5. At NSSC--161 Northfield Road and online. Register here.
15 How to Make Tough Decisions with Confidence 12-1PM Career Resource Center webinar helps anyone who struggles making decisions in important areas in life. Register here.
16 Virtual Free Legal Aid Clinic* 10AM - Noon Legal help with Domestic Violence, Immigration, and Tenant-side Housing matters by appointment. Provided by the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic. Third Wednesday of each month. Appointments are required and can be made here or by phone 847-737-4042.
17 Virtual Dementia Family Support Group 2:30 - 4PM This group provides a positive environment for family caregivers of people living with dementia. Meets virtually the third Thursday of the month. Register through NSSC here.
29 Family Caregiver Celebration 3 - 5PM Join fellow caregivers at our annual Caregiver Celebration, to honor and celebrate you and all your hard work throughout the year. Featuring raffles and prizes, free catered lunch, and entertainment from local improv performers. at NSSC (161 Northfield Road). Register here.
* Note: For NSLA Clinics, be advised that for immigration and housing matters, clients using the services should fall at 250% of the federal poverty income guidelines (there are no income limits for domestic violence).
| Make the Catch of the Day with Glencoe Youth Services and The Backyard Nature Center. It's not too late for that big catch of the season! Glencoe Youth Services and the Backyard Nature Center return to the Skokie Lagoons this Sunday, November 13th at 10 am for a morning of fishing. Naturalist Gary Morrissey will give a brief lesson on the basics for those who this is the first time casting a rod. All supplies are provided. We will even have hot chocolate! Parents are welcome to join! This event is free and open to students in grades 4-8. To register go to www.glencoeyouthservices.org or click here. | |
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FREE Benefits Counseling
Agency-partner North Shore Senior Center has more than a dozen SHIP volunteers available to help with Medicare Open Enrollment Oct 15th – Dec 7th. People can call the 847-784-6040 to schedule an appointment with a SHIP counselor.
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House of Welcome Adult Day Program Openings | |
Using a person-centered approach, this program offers structured, therapeutic, small-group activities in a comfortable, home-like setting. Participants enjoy meaningful activities and friendships, while caregivers benefit from time on their own. Family caregivers are also provided supportive case management services. Learn more here. | | |
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS AVAILABLE | |
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Zacharias Center offers trainings and presentations for administrators, teachers, social workers, counselors and psychologists to create an understanding around child sexual abuse. Handling disclosures and best practices of implementing prevention efforts.
We also offer the Zacharias Education Network (ZEN) a networking membership that includes a website for prevention resources and more.For questions about becoming a ZEN member please contact:
Tammy Burns at tburns@zcenter.org
For age-appropriate resources, click below by grade-level:
Kindergarten-5th
Grades 6-7
Grades 8-12
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Are you looking for a new job or considering a career change? Have you thought about returning to work or just doing something different than you are doing now? The advisors at the Career Resource Center are ready to answer YOUR questions.
Our first job-seeker wants to know: I am thinking about a career change. Where do I start?
This is a short question that may have a long answer. First, you really need to understand if you want a new role in the same industry or to do your same role in a different industry. The answer to this is important in determining your next step. It is also important to understand your skills, strengths, and interests, and how they might fit into a new role or industry. The best way to learn how your skills would fit into a role in a new industry, or whether there are opportunities in that industry, is to talk to people about their jobs and the industry. Networking is key in learning where you can fit, which of your skills are transferable, and how to apply those skills.
We have a second question from James: Do I need a LinkedIn profile if I want to change jobs?
LinkedIn has become an essential tool for job searching, both as a way to present your unique skills and experiences, as well as a way for hiring managers and recruiters to find you. LinkedIn has also become the new ‘business card’. Previously people would print out cards to hand out as they networked. Today, people refer others to their LI page. However, in order for the page to truly be a meaningful part of your recruiting process, it should have relevant, engaging content that ’tells your story’ and doesn’t just list your name, employment history and education.
Career Resource Center can help you identify your talents, fine-tune your networking skills, and develop a stand-out LinkedIn profile. For more information, contact info@careerresourcecenter.org or visit the CRC website.
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Planning Ahead... 5th-8th Graders
Girls Night In! With the stress of school and the upcoming holiday season sometimes girls just need a little me time to unwind. Girls in grades 5th-8th join Glencoe Youth Services for an evening of self-care designed to celebrate friendship and sisterhood! Activities include bath bomb making, henna art, yoga, hair and nails, and self esteem building activities designed to inspire and uplift. Don't forget a movie and fondue fun! The workshop takes place at the Glencoe Youth Services field house (680 Greenwood Ave.) Registration is $10 and space is limited. To register click here or go to www.glencoeyouthservices.org.
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CARING NEIGHBOR OPPORTUNITIES
The Volunteer Center:
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PASSPORT SERVICES NOTICES | |
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Update to U.S. Passport processing times! Routine Processing: 6-9 weeks. Expedited Processing is 3-5 weeks and costs $60. For more information, see the Passport page on the Township website. If you are coming into the Township for a passport, here are some key things to remember:
* Do you have an appointment? If not, schedule one here.
* Do you have checks or money orders for payment?
* Do you have birth certificates for children under 16?
* Do you have your ID?
Remember to bring these items with your application to your appointment!
Helpful links:
Schedule A Passport Appointment
Passport Services Page
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CONNECT WITH YOUR TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS | |
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Residents of New Trier Township are welcomed and encouraged to contact your representatives about the things that matter to you as we work alongside one another with the motto Caring in Action.
November Township Board of Trustees meeting is November 15th. The agenda is here. Residents are invited to attend the meetings at the 2nd Floor Alan Goldberg Conference & Community Room.
Our Meeting Schedule is available here.
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- New Trier Township Officials
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