Get Involved in Chicago
Sarah's Circle
4838 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: 773-728-1991
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About: Sarah’s Circle is a refuge for women who are homeless or in need of a safe space. By providing life necessities, housing, case management, clinical and social services, we encourage women to empower themselves by rebuilding both emotionally and physically; realizing their unique potential.
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How to Get Involved with Sarah's Circle: https://www.sarahs-circle.org/ways-to-help/ways-to-help-overview.html
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Volunteer Opportunities: Front Desk Assistant, Donations Coordinator, Kitchen Support, Overnight Support, Program Support Volunteer, Volunteer Driver, Translator, Lead a Workshop
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Chicago Coalition for the Homeless
70 E Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-641-4140
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About: We are the only non-profit in Illinois dedicated to advocating for public policies that curb and can ultimately end homelessness. Our organization leads strategic campaigns, community outreach, and public policy initiatives that target the lack of affordable housing in metropolitan Chicago and across Illinois.
How to Get Involved with Chicago Coalition for the Homeless: http://www.chicagohomeless.org/programs-campaigns/
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Opportunities: Internships, Community Organizing, Community Organizing Training, Campaigning
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Cornerstone Community Outreach
4628 North Clifton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: 773-303-0116
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About: Cornerstone Community Outreach has a long standing commitment to providing shelter and finding homes for families and individuals who are at the greatest risk of being excluded from necessary services.
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How to Get Involved with Chicago Coalition for the Homeless: http://www.ccolife.org/get-involved/
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Volunteer Opportunities: Serve Meals, Stock and Sort the Food Pantry and Free Store, Intern, Help with Work Projects such as Painting, Large Scale Clean UP, Street Beautification, and Decorating
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Donate to Cornerstone Community Outreach
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StreetWise Magazine
4554 N. Broadway Street
Suite 350
Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: 773-334-6600
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About: StreetWise magazine is among the largest “street papers” in the United States and serves as a model for street papers across North America. Our mission is to empower the entrepreneurial spirit through the dignity of self-employment by providing Chicagoans facing homelessness with a combination of supportive social services, workforce development resources and immediate access to gainful employment.
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How to Get Involved with StreetWise: https://www.streetwise.org/get-involved/
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Volunteer Opportunities: Write and Photograph, Organize and Distribute Coats, Decorate the Office, Paint, Help with Vendor Events and Activities, Organize a Donation Drive, Data Entry, Intern
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