All news

« Previous | 476–500 of 985 items | Next »

Find Security With A Solid Retirement Plan: Mayra Salazar, Jul 31, 2015
Supporting Our Youth, Protecting Our Future: mayra salazar, Jul 31, 2015
Connecting the Dots: Valerie F. Leonard, Jul 29, 2015; Dan Bassill, President and CEO of Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC, will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, August 3, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nonprofit "U" is an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development, is the host. The show will stream live from BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u. The podcast will be archived on BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u, Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU and Stitcher.
ComEd Opens Satellite Sites to Help Continue Administering Financial Assistance Amid Social Services Shut Down: Jul 27, 2015; ComEd today announced it has activated its plan to help continue administering its CARE programs, which provides customers in need with financial assistance to pay their electric bills. As a result of state budget issues some social services agencies like CEDA, which administered ComEd’s CARE program, have been shut down.
Diamonds in the Rough: Creating Sustainable Businesses in Tough Communities: Valerie F. Leonard, Jul 21, 2015; Deer Rehabilitation Services, Inc., and Rodney Brown, Vice President of the New Covenant Community Development Corporation were guests on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, July 20, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nonprofit "U" is an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development facilitated the discussion.
Building A Movement: Strengthening the Nonprofit Sector Through Advocacy and Action: Valerie F. Leonard, Jul 7, 2015; Eric Weinheimer, President and CEO of the Donors Forum, will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, July 13, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nonprofit "U" is an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development is the host. The show will stream live from BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u. The archived podcast will be available on BlogTalkRadio and Stitcher.
Getting Married Soon? Give Social Security Your New Name: mayra salazar, Jun 29, 2015
Social Security Supports National Cancer Survivors Day: mayra salazar, Jun 29, 2015
LIHEAP Town Hall Meeting: Jun 24, 2015; The governor's proposed budget cuts and reluctance to sign a responsible budget based on shared sacrifice are already resulting in real consequences for Illinois residents, particularly the most vulnerable among us. On Monday, June 29th at 6 p.m. at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church (6248 S. Stewart), Senator Collins, Senator Mattie Hunter, Representative Esther Golar, and the Englewood Coalition AD-HOC Group will hold a town hall meeting.
Selling house becomes easy with Quickhomebuyers.co.uk: Jun 17, 2015; Sell your house
ComEd Launches Power Line Safety Awareness Campaign: Jun 16, 2015; June is National Safety Month and is the official start of summer home improvement season
Brenda's Secret Sauce: Valerie F. Leonard, Jun 8, 2015; Brenda Palms Barber, CEO of the North Lawndale Employment Network on Chicago's West Side, will be the featured guest on Brenda's Secret Sauce, the first episode of Nonprofit "U". Palms Barber moved to Chicago 15 years ago and started the North Lawndale Employment Network to assist returning citizens transition back to society through employment and other resources. She found a community that ranked in the top 6 in the state with respect to prisoners returning home. Today, her clients as a group have a recidivism rate of 6% compared to 43% for the country. Under her leadership, NLEN has grown from 2 to 21 employees, and provides job training and financial literacy to over 2,000 men and women. She launched the Sweet Beginnings social enterprise, which produces local honey and skincare products under the beelove brand, where 383 returning citizens have been employed, since 2007.
OMBUDSMAN CHICAGO TAKES A MULTI-LAYER APPROACH TO VIOLENCE PREVENTION: Jun 8, 2015; Violence in Chicago is a complex, often oversimplified problem; and for many teens, it is a daily reality. As the school year comes to a close and Chicagoans prepare for the warmer and historically more violent months ahead, Ombudsman Chicago is implementing a multifaceted anti-violence initiative that includes in-school activities, employment opportunities and additional summer programming for students.
"Know Your Rights": Rita Lewis, Jun 3, 2015; "Know Your Rights" presenetd by Teamwork Englewood's Re-Entry Department. June 19, 2015 10:00am-1:00pm Teamwork Englewood (inside the U.S. Bank building). Learn about expungement, sealing of criminal record, clemency & certificate Information.
Electric Supply Costs for ComEd Customers Set to Decrease on June 1: Jun 2, 2015; Company launches informative video explaining electricity rates
Showing Compassion For People With Disabilities: mayra salazar, May 29, 2015
Get Into The Act With Older Americans Month: mayra salazar, May 29, 2015
Honoring Our Service Members On Memorial Day: mayra salazar, May 22, 2015
Give The Gift Of Time And Love This Mother’s Day: mayra salazar, May 8, 2015
Illinois Utilities Join Forces to Make Customers Aware of Scam Artists Posing as Utility Workers: May 7, 2015; Warmer temperatures lead to increased scam activity
Opportunity Rolls in for Greater West Town Graduate: Ellen Lindsey, May 6, 2015; Graduate of Greater West Town's Shipping & Receiving program meets success on the job and in life!
A Greener Way To Do Business: mayra salazar, Apr 30, 2015
Curl Up With Our Library On World Book Day: mayra salazar, Apr 30, 2015
Taxes, Ex-Spouse Benefits, And You: mayra salazar, Apr 30, 2015
Spring Into A Stress-Free Retirement: mayra salazar, Apr 30, 2015