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Gads Hill Center-Based Early Childhood Education supports 120 at-risk preschool-aged children and 40 Early Head Start children and their families in North & South Lawndale, Chicago Lawn, and surrounding communities. Each Child Development Center provides practical, research-based early learning and family services in classroom settings. As a result, children are ready for school, and families are prepared to support their children's education.

Lincolnwood Public Library hosts a weekly club where patrons can share tips and show off their work with fellow needle-art enthusiasts. Knitters, crocheters, cross stitchers, embroiderers, and hand sewers are all welcome.

This program provides after-school and school break programming for students between 5 and 17 years of age. Program offerings include music writing, wood-working, gardening, social-emotional skill building, and physical fitness for participants. This program welcomes both English and Spanish speakers. Families with enrolled children have access to a monthly free diaper drive hosted by the agency.

Youth Crossroads offers a variety of after school programs to high school students in the Berwyn/Cicero area.

The Ark's employment professionals in Chicago and Northbrook partner with clients to identify employment goals and direction. Custom resumes and cover letters are created, network strategy is developed and rigorous job training programs and interviewing workshops are offered, all which help build a client's professional identity. Clients receive the tools and training to grow their confidence and succeed.

Mathnasium provides individual educational support in mathematics from K through 12th grade, including homework/studying help or test prep. Online tutoring is also available.

LHC Group - Illinois Home Health Care - Wheaton facilitates coordination of medical and social services on behalf of an individual or family.

Stickney Township Office on Aging supports caregivers caring for elderly loved ones. Information and support are available to caregivers, helping them to reduce their stress and improve their situation. The Caregiver Specialist is available for personal consultation, provides for educational opportunities, and leads their support group geared towards the family caregiver.

The Kids Zone is a space designed just for kids, with toys, games, books and crafts for a fun, enjoyable experience for children. A team of caring volunteers will ensure a safe and positive time at the Kids Zone.

City of Country Club Hills' Senior Center is located on the lower level of City Hall and offers activities such as cards and games, line dancing, crochet classes, foot care, and monthly meetings.

Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) hosts the IllinoisJobLink.com free job board and provides employment resources to job seekers throughout the State of Illinois. Special programs include:Migrant Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFW)ApprenticeshipYouth ServicesPeople with DisabilitiesRe-Entry ServicesVeteran ServicesWork Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

Faith Community of St. Sabina's ARK is dedicated to enhancing the talents, lives, and spirits of community youth (ages 6-28) in the Englewood and Auburn-Gresham communities through education, mentoring, and linkages to resources.

Social Security Administration (SSA) Retirement benefit is a monthly check that replaces part of the participant's income when they reduce their hours or stop working altogether. It may not replace all their income, so it's best to identify other ways to pay for monthly expenses as you age.

Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA) provides rental housing to Oak Park's low-income individuals who are mobility impaired. Income-qualified residents pay a portion of the full rental cost (based on 30% of the tenant's adjusted income), and Federal rent subsidies cover the balance of the rent. Each building maintains a separate waiting list.

Urban Growers Collective (UGC) provides a public space that brings together community members through gardening. The season begins at the beginning of April and wraps up at the end of October.

Kirby Rehabilitation offers Anger Management which provides each participant with the basic knowledge and skills to manage conflicts effectively. Participants will explore various anger and aggression diversion management skills with an emphasis on successful approaches to the resolution of behavioral issues.

Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines distributes food to those in need on a regular basis.

Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC) believes in empowering youth to be leaders and organizers within their schools and their communities. BPNC engages youth in issue campaigns at the school, city, state and national level through clubs at 10 middle and high schools on the Southwest side. Clubs include DREAMERS & Allies, Student Voice Committees, and Youth Leadership Councils.

Elk Grove Township Adult & Family Counseling Department provides sliding fee-based counseling services to Township youth and their families.

The cardiac rehabilitation program at Legacy Health is designed to promote optimal recovery and health for guests undergoing treatment for heart disease and/or cardiac-related surgery. The goal is to limit the physical effects of cardiac illness and improve cardiovascular fitness and overall health.

The Torch Club is a chartered, small-group leadership and service club for boys and girls ages 11 to 18. The Club staff meet the special character development needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage in their lives.

New Life Centers accepts and distributes winter clothing on a first come, first serve basis to anyone in need.

BrightStar Care provided everything from companionship and routine personal care to in-home medical services like wound care, home infusion therapy, and medication management. Types of In-Home Care include:Personal CareCompanion CareSkilled NursingShort-Term Transitional CareAlzheimer's and Dementia CareChild Care

The Mental Health Juvenile Justice Program (MHJJ), funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health, provides assistance to youth within the juvenile justice legal system in need of mental health services. Staff provide assessment and linkage services to the adolescent and family.

Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project (FLAP) staff and Community Navigators-Independent Contractors seek to educate low-income workers about their rights in the workplace. Our organization builds upon relationships with churches, consulates, and organizations in the community to deliver "Know your Rights" presentations to groups of low-income workers. FLAP staff and Community Navigators-Independent Contractors travel to different populations in Illinois to inform low-income workers about their rights and the legal resources available to them. Through its own community outreach and education work and through its relationship with other community groups in the area, FLAP builds a relationship of trust with low-income immigrant, migrant, and seasonal low-income workers.