- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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29 people are interested
Lend a helping hand to homeless adults and families
ORGANIZATION: Southwest Chicago Homeless Services
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
29 people are interested
Dedicated volunteers prepare and serve nutritious meals, serve as evening site coordinators, board members, sort donated items, and distribute clothing and toiletries.
In the near future, we anticipate needing volunteer tutors (bi-lingual Spanish speaking)for our literacy program.
More opportunities with Southwest Chicago Homeless Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Southwest Chicago Homeless Services
Location:
3121 W 71st, Chicago, IL 60629, US
Mission Statement
Southwest Chicago Homeless Services is an organization dedicated to providing food, clothing, case management and housing placement assistance as well as referrals for additional supportive services. By our commitment to helping homeless and housing insecure persons, we strive to end homelessness in our communities and advocate for their behalf.,
Description
History:
More than twenty years ago, Sr. Thérése DelGenio envisioned helping people who are homeless on the southwest side of Chicago and adopted the PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) model. The location and the model have changed over the years, but the vision has remained the same. Southwest Chicago PADS is now known as Southwest Chicago Homeless Services. The agency has provided a wide range of services for homeless persons in Chicago since 1993.
What We Do
-intake assessments
-case management
-job search assistance
-collaborations with medical and mental health services
-enrollment into affordable healthcare coverage (as available)
-enrollment into entitlement benefits
-temporary identification cards.
-assistance in obtaining government-issued identification
-meals, showers, clothing, toiletries
-financial assistance for rent or utilities.
Housing placement assistance:
- transitional and permanent housing placements for individuals, families, veterans
-first month’s rent assistance.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3121 W 71stChicago, IL 60629
DATE POSTED
November 28, 2018
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- Math / Science Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours once a month, 5-7:30pm
- no sex offenders due to logistics to child care facility