ELIGIBILITY Eddie Washington Center accepts men who have a sincere desire and motivation to change their lifestyle. Eligibility for the program is determined through an interview with a case manager and documentation of their homelessness. Basic entry requirements include - 18 years old or older, drug and alcohol free, have at least 90 days of clean time and employable. Call (847) 244-0805 for information or to initiate the intake process.
ABOUT HOMELESSNESS The National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty estimated that in 1996, 1.2 million persons experienced homelessness. According to the 1996 U.S. Conference of Mayor’s Report, single men currently comprise approximately 45% of the homeless population, 38% are families with children, 14% are single women, and 3% are unaccompanied youths.
WHY ARE PEOPLE HOMELESS? The major trends that can be responsible for the large numbers of homeless are the lack of affordable housing, history of substance abuse, inadequate wages, mental illness and insufficient jobs . In addition low rent units are disappearing from the market, while there is constant increase of low income persons. Housing assistance programs were inadequate to meet the growing demand for assistance.
VOLUNTEERS / DONATIONS Volunteers needed—Motivational Speakers, Mentors, Mechanics, Plumbers, etc. Donations needed—hygiene items, laundering items, towels, cleaning supplies, etc. To volunteer or to donate contact (847) 244-0805.
SUPERVISOR
Patricia Jones TRUSTEES KATHERINE ROTHWELL-FRANCIS CHARLES “CHUCK” WILLMS PERCY JOHNSON JEFF MCBRIDE
Advisory Council Dr. Phil Carrigan, Chairperson Cynthia Truyillo-Vargas Paul Davis Waukegan Fire Chief Ricco Farrell Kenneth Robinson Demar Harris Lucious Minor Gerald Wilcoxon Irene Curran Brenda Sparks Jim Solum Rick Haapanen Waukegan Battalion Chief George Bridges Jr. Pastor Mark McCorley Pastor Todd Fletcher Attorney Martin Walker Cynthia Truyillo-Vargas Pastor Anthony Conley Rick Coleman Dr. Alphonso Baldwin Mrs. Ann Courtright Counselor John Rivers Moises Soto Dr. Evelyn Chenier Tameka Wilson Nina G Ezell Robins Alex Soler
EDDIE WASHINGTON CENTER 424 SOUTH AVENUE WAUKEGAN, IL 60085 (847) 244-0805
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The late Eddie Washington
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