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By the numbers

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Population

Austin

45.5% male

55.5% female Garfield Park

46% male

54female % Galewood:

Austin: 96,635

Race

Galewood: 9,931 3% 1% 0.3%

3% 0.6%

95.7%

Median income

57.3female %

42.7% male

Garfield Park: 25,829

0.3% 1% 0.8%

6% 2%

22.4%

88.4%

$69,656

42.7%

1.3%

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Black | White | Multi racial | Hispanic | American Indian | Asian | Other

Education achievement by percent

40 $33,334

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3.8% $25,444

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1.1% 18.9%

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Less than high school | High school or equivalent | Some college | Associates degree | Bachelors degree | Masters degree | Professional degree | Doctorate degree Statistics from city-data.com

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Contents AUSTIN WEEKLYnews Editor Michael Romain Associate Publisher Dawn Ferencak

CHANDLER WEST/Staff Photographer

Yellow umbrellas hang above visitors of the Garfield Park Conservatory, as part of the park’s Spring Show “Sun Showers,” which ran until May. For more photos, pages 54-55.

INSIDE AUSTIN ANSWER BOOK Arts ....................................................... 4 Beauty .................................................. 6 Churches ............................................... 9 Community Groups ............................. 19 Financial Institutions........................... 23 Government ........................................ 29 Health ................................................. 37 Mental Health ..................................... 45

Libraries .............................................. 53 Parks ................................................... 54 Restaurants ......................................... 59 Schools................................................ 65 Seniors ................................................ 62 Social Services..................................... 90 Recidivism........................................... 93

ON THE COVER Christian William 12, of the Garfield Park little league team swings during practice at the newly indoor baseball field located at U.I.C. Photo by William Camargo Design by Claire Innes

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(Above far left) A Move Me Soul dancer flies across the floor at Austin Town Hall.

(Above) Catalyst - Circle Rock School’s student orchestra performed a free concert at their school, 5608 W. Washington.

Model Tyesha Smith, left, on the runway at the 3rd Annual Fashion and Hair Show sponsored by Sankofa Cultural Arts Center.

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Arts African Art & Objects

City Escape Garden & Design Studio

4918 W. Flournoy 773-379-2787 www.africanartandobjects.com Buy African masks, clothing, jewelry and more.

Afrikan Village Chicago Cultural Center, (NFP) 5840 W. Madison Ave. 773-850-2822 www.theafrikanvillagechicago.com

Chicago West Community Music Center 100 N. Central Park Ave. 708-386-5315 www.cwcmc.org

3022 W. Lake St. 773-638-2000 www.cityescape.biz Retail garden center and landscape store offers free Saturday classes on beautification and garden design to the public.

Reservations required.

Bryonna Young, 14, dances with the group called Move me Soul.

5401 W. Madison, Chicago 708-209-8282 www.esochicagotheater.org

Pyramid Players Productions

Local-Motions, Inc. 6272 W. North Ave. Ste. B 773-622-3267 www.localmotions.net

Provides programs for youth in singing, dancing, instrumental playing and film-making.

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E.S.O. Theater

Performing Arts Organization.

Performing arts and classes for children and adults.

P.O. Box 440-446, Chicago IL 60644 312-504-4013 www.facebook.com/pyramidplayersproductions Pyramid Players Productions (P3) is a not for profit organization that empowers young people to discover hope and build selfworth through inspiring perfor-

mance based arts and student athlete development initiatives in Chicago’s most challenged communities.

Sankofa Cultural Art & Business Center 5820 W. Chicago Ave 773-626-4497 www.sankofa-arts.com

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Larry Williams • State Farm Agent Providing Insurance and Financial Services Larry and his staff are licensed and together have over 75 years of State Farm experience.

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Xxxxx Beauty 773-626-2266

Adam’s Barber Shop

Clay’s Beauty Salon

5138 W. Madison 773-261-9758

African Hair Braiding 3922 W. Chicago Ave. 773-342-7350

5446 W. Harrison St. 773-378-9283

Hair Mechanics 3356 W. Chicago Ave.

AJ Styles Barber & Beauty Salon

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42 W. Lake St., Oak Park 708-358-0541

Herb’s Barber Shop

Avenue Academy of Beauty and Culture

773-261-9595

5118 W. Chicago Ave.

ISIS Hair Salon

My Beauty Supply

Shear Elegance

5812 W. North Ave.

6014 W. North Ave

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773-889-6223

5725 W. Division 773-921-1680

5355 W. Madison

JW Salon

Original Hair Braiding

773-261-2099

705 S. Pulaski Rd.

224 S. Laramie Ave.

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773-826-9711

773-378-0890

His & Hers Barber School

5306 W. Chicago Avenue 773-921-6990 www.theaveacademy.com

Chic’s Elite Hair Salon 5234 W. Chicago Ave.

The Avenue students must graduate with an ‘A’ before becoming licensed stylists.

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Tina African Hair Braiding 724 N. Cicero Ave. 773-261-1233

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ACT’s mission is to increase the collective impact of our member organizations on education and economic development outcomes in Austin.

We build community capacity for collaborative action by: Developing Shared Leadership Creating Systems of Accountability Planning and Implementing Improvement Strategies Engaging the Community Our action areas are: Early Childhood • Youth • Workforce • The Built Environment

5049 W. Harrison • Chicago, Illinois 60644 • 773.417.8612 • www.austincomingtogether.org For more information on becoming a member or how you can support our collaborative efforts, please visit www.austincomingtogether.org and follow us on www.facebook.com/act.chicago ACT is supported, in part, by our members and the JP Morgan Chase Foundation 2 0 1 5

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Churches Pastor Ricky Sanders

#2 Mt. Pleasant M.B. Church Rev. Lester Minter, Pastor 947 N. Cicero Ave. 773-287-2018

Living Faith Outreach Church

Chicago First Spanish Church 3909 W. North Ave. 773-862-8734

Christian Love Church Steve Nelson, Pastor 535 N. Spaulding 773-638-3700

Church of Christ 4400 W. Maypole Ave. 773-287-3056

Christ Resurrection MB Church 5460 W. Division 773-261-1700

Circle Urban Ministries Pastor Robert Stevenson 118 N. Central 773-921-1446 www.circleurban.org Faith based organization that provides holistic help through a Catalyst School, mentoring program, summer day camp, food pantry and more.

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Community Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church 4817 W. Madison St. 773-261-6200

Corinthian Temple Church of God in Christ 4520 W. Washington Blvd.

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My values were instilled be implemented if you go out into the public. That’s how at home when my mother I started cooking—from the would make us, make me house. most of all, cook.

So, if kids aren’t Stir up the cake. getting them at home, You couldn’t they’re most likely not go watch TV and going to get it from the come back, you had The people who street. to stay there or it would stick. Even make up Austin My mom raised six boys in the 1970s. We if it was lasagna or had to stay inside it was so spaghetti. So those values, bad out. if you teach them at home, So, I had to learn to play they’re most likely going to

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in the house. I had a 27-inch bike, we had a three bedroom apartment and I would ride my bike in that apartment, because we couldn’t go outside. I broke my mother’s glass table and she beat me down.

But she was just a homemaker and she raised six boys in the worst part of the ghetto. None of them have been to jail. All of them are doing well.

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State Senator Kimberly A. Lightford State Senator Kimberly A. Lightford Assistant Majority Leader Assistant Majority Leader 4 District 4th District th

District Office: 10001 W. Roosevelt Road Suite 202 District Office: Westchester, Illinois 60154 10001 W. Roosevelt Road Suite 202 Phone: 708-343-7444 Westchester, Illinois 60154 Phone: 708-343-7444 Fax: 708-343-7400 Fax: 708-343-7400

Springfield Office: 323 Capitol Building Springfield Office: Springfield, Illinois 62706 323 Capitol Building Phone 217-782-8505 Springfield, Illinois 62706 Phone 217-782-8505 Fax: 217-558-2068 Fax: 217-558-2068

Current Events in the district: Current EventsSeries, in the Let’s district: Town Hall Meeting Talk “The Stigma of Mental Illness in our Community” Hall Meeting Series, Let’s Talk “The Stigma of Mental IllnessPillars, in our Community” JoinTown our Campaign for Compassion partnership with Riveredge, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Join our Campaign for Compassion partnership with Riveredge, Pillars, NAMI (National AllianceHealth on Mental Illness) Metro Suburban, Proviso Township Mental Health Commission, Oak Park Community Board & Glen Ellyn Metro Suburban, Proviso Township Mental Health Commission, Oak Park Community Health Board & Glen Ellyn Area Area Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. st Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. 1 Town Hall Series, Wednesday April 8, 2015, 7:00pm-8:30p.m. @ Riveredge Hospital, 8311 Roosevelt Road, Forest Town HallSeries Series, Wednesday April 8, 2015, 7:00pm-8:30pm 2nd 1st Town Hall date to be announced. @ Riveredge Hospital, 8311 Roosevelt Road, Forest Park IL 60130

Grandparents Raising Tea, an Award Ceremony Luncheon, honoring Grandparents who are raising child 2nd Town Hall SeriesGrandchildren date to be announced.

Sunday April 26, 2015, 3:00p.m.-6:00p.m. @ Broadview Park District, 2600 13th Avenue, Broadview Illinois 60155 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Tea: please visit the web for instructions and a nomination form.

To nominate a grandparent for this event An Award Ceremony Luncheon, honoring Grandparents who are raising children a second time.

Sunday April 26, 2015, 3:00p.m.-6:00p.m. @ Broadview Park District, 2600 13th Avenue, Broadview Illinois 60155 Future events in the district: For more details about Senator Lightford and events in the district, please visit To nominate a grandparent for this event please visit the web for instructions and a nomination form.

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Saturday University (Fall & Spring Semester), a free 10 week tutoring program for middle school students.

Mammograms for Mother’s Day, breast cancer awareness event issuing health information & giveaways in beauty sa Future Events in the district: Saturday May 9, 2015.

(For salon locations visit our 10 web site) Saturday University (Fall & Spring Semester): A free week tutoring program for middle school students.

WeMammograms Love our MenforProstate Cancer Awareness, prostate cancer awareness event issuing health information & giveawa Mother’s Day: Breast cancer awareness event issuing health information & giveaways in beauty Saturday June13, 2015. barber shoplocations locations visit salons on Saturday May (For 9, 2015.

(For salon visit ourour webweb site) site) Back to School at Brookfield Zoo, a fun summer event in the zoo to motivate students about returning We Love Our Men Prostate Cancer Awareness: Prostate cancer awareness event issuing health information & to school with f freegiveaways parking,infree entertainment, freeJune food, supplies vendors 13,free 2015.school (For barber shopand locations visiton ourSunday web site)July 26, 2015. barber shops on Saturday Connect with youratFuture College Fair, an eventevent connecting school students juniors and seniors with Back to School Brookfield Zoo: A fun summer in the zoohigh to motivate about returning to state schooluniversities, coll with free entryfor to the zoo, free parking, free entertainment, free food, free school supplies and vendors on Sunday literacy needed college.

College Fair date to be announced.

July 26, 2015.

Christmas Toy Giveaway, donating toys to organizations to support children in need for Christmas.

Connect with Your Future College Fair: An event connecting high school juniors and seniors with state universities, colleges and financial literacy needed for college. College Fair date to be announced.

Christmas Toy Giveaway: Donating toys to organizations to support children in need for Christmas.

For more details about Senator Lightford and events in the district, please visit www.SenatorLightford.com.

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Churches Brethren

Everlasting Love Outreach

425 S. Central Park Blvd.

773-533-4273

Larry Tabron, Pastor 124 S. Cicero Ave. 773-309-8794

Fraternite Notre Dame

Evangelistic Outreach Deliverance Ministry

502 N. Central Ave. 773-261-0101 www.fraternitenotredame.org

4300 W. Madison 773-378-6344 www.eodm.org

A traditional Catholic religious order, the group was founded in 1977 by Bishop Jean Marie to perform charitable work at soup kitchens, hospitals, schools and orphanages.

Faith & Deliverance Church of God in Christ Dr. Rufus Dotson, Pastor 4666 W. Fulton 773-261-2400 www.faithanddeliverance churchofgodinchrist.com

Friendship Baptist Church Rev. Reginald E. Bachus, Pastor 5200 W. Jackson Blvd.

773-227-8478 www.fbcchicago.org

First Church of the

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Jazmine Link, 8, center, happily puts her hands on a fennec fox being held by Lauren Grimm of Animals for Awareness, an exotic animal rescue, during a zoo event at Mars Hill Baptist Church in Austin.

Gospel Temple C.O.G.I.C. 3855 W. Harrison St. 773-533-5858

The Word Works Church 4118 W. Division St. 773-486-6300 www.thewordworkschurch.com

Greater Galilee Baptist Church 1308 S. Independence Blvd.

773-521-4330

Divine Purpose

Youth Performing Arts Center

8:30am or 10:30am Children Church available at 8:30 and 10:30 Services Nursery only available at 10:30 Service

Our activities include:

• Performing arts training in Music (choir, songwriting and music studio training,)

Greater St. John Bible Church Rev. Ira J. Acree, Sr. Pastor

773.378.3330 1256 North Waller, Chicago, IL 60651

• Drama, Dance • Violence prevention training Afterschool program hours: 3:30-6:00 some transportation provided

Summer camp program hours: 9:00-6:00

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If you need help, or know someone in need, call us today to learn about your local support options.

We offer many ways to engage and reduce the risk of substance abuse among youth.

Join our Community Meetings the 2nd Monday of every month at 6pm. Everyone is welcome.

Sponsored in part by:

Bridging the inter-generational gaps, to promote a safe and drug-free community

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West Side Community Partners Community Partners working together, to promote a safe and drug free communities Dr. Ahmad Djangi, Co-Chair, City of Chicago Pastor David Whittley, Co-Chair, Corinthian Temple Church of God in Christ

Grand Blvd. Coalition Major Adams Coalition Chicago Area Project Illinois Liquor Control Commission Providence St. Mel School

Rev. Walter Amir Jones Jr., Project Director, Fathers Who Care

Steckman Studio of Music

Dawn Ferencak, Secretary, Austin Weekly News

United for Better Living

Congressman Danny K. Davis, Illinois 7th District

Divine Purpose

Senator Kimberly A. Lightford, Illinois State 4th District Senator Patricia Van Pelt, Illinois State 5th District

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Larry Williams, State Farm Insurance Gus Rickette, Uncle Remus Jerry Stender, Personal Liquors Chase Bank of West Garfield Park

Representative La Shawn K. Ford, Illinois State 8th District

New Mt. Pilgrim Church

Representative Camille Lilly, Illinois State 78th District

Hartgrove Hospital

Resprestative Pamela Reaves-Harris, Illinois State 10th District Alderman Jason Ervin, 28th Ward Alderman

Garfield Park Hospital Loretto Hospital Bobby E. Wright Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center Chicago Public Schools

Alderman Deborah L. Graham, 29th Ward Alderman

Sisters of Alpha and Omega

Commissioner Robert Steele, 2nd District

Ms. Jo-Ann Terrell Stuckney

Commissioner Richard Boykin, 1st District

422 Ryders Deborah Williams, Provision Consulting Services Bob Mead

Leaders Network

Chicago Police Department, 11th and 15th District

Austin Chamber of Commerce

Holsten Human Capitol Development

Westside Parents

NAACP, West Side Branch

West Garfield Park Youth Council

Ms. Tracy Johnson

We offer many ways to engage and reduce the risk of substance abuse among yo Ms. Beverly Watts West Side Heath Authority

Treatment Alternative for Safe Communities (TASC)

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Churches Great True Vine MB Church Rev. John E. Collins Sr., Pastor 5936 W. Division St. 773-626-3542

Greater Love Missionary Baptist Church 5720 W. Fulton 773-921-6750

Greater Rock Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Floyd D. James, Senior Pastor 718 S. Independence Blvd.

773-722-7701

Greater St. John Bible Church Pastor Ira J. Acree 1256 N. Waller 773-378-3300 www.gsjbchurch.org

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Pastor Gerald Smith, of New Life Community Church, right, prays as he gets ready to baptize Anyiah Thornton, 12, at the 14th annual Back to School Gospel Fest in LaFollette Park last year. With Anyiah is her mother, Jennifer Thorton-Goggins, left.

Harris Photography “creating memories”

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Churches Greater St. John M.B. Church Rev. E.M. Lesure 310 S. Kostner Ave. 773-626-0855

Life is Peace International Ministries

New Greater St. John MB Church Rev. Leroy Elliott, Pastor 3101 W. Warren 773-533-2290

Diana Body, Pastor 5900 W. North Ave. 773-626-7610

Heirs of the Promise Apostle Joseph Kyles, Pastor 4821 W. Chicago Ave. 773-342-5377 www.promisechurchchicago.com

Living Christ Missionary Baptist Church 4917 W. Chicago Ave. 773-626-0670

Mandell United Methodist Church

Helping Hand Missionary Baptist Church

5000 W. Congress Pkwy.

773-626-3626

538 N. Lavergne 773-379-4918

Heritage International Christian Church 5312 W. North Ave. 773-237-9600 www.heritageicc.org

Mars Hill Baptist Church Clarence E. Stowers Jr., Senior Pastor 5916 W. Lake St. 773-287-3535

Miracle Center Baptist Church

Hope Community Advent Christian Church

Rev. Shelly Harmon, Pastor 5634 W. Chicago Ave. 773-287-2525

5900 W. Iowa 773-921-2243 www.thehopecity.org

Mt. Vernon Baptist Church

Inspirational Deliverance Center Church of God in Christ Shirley Hughes, Pastor 647 N. Parkside 773-287-4311 www.idccogic.org

Rev. Johnny L. Miller, Pastor 2622 W. Jackson Blvd.

773-826-3064 www.mtvernonbc.com

Mt. Zion M.B. Church

New Kingdom Church 5213 W. Potomac Ave. 773-417-3470

New Landmark Missionary Baptist Church Minister Cy Fields, Pastor 2700 W. Wilcox St 773-733-7555 www.newlandmarkchicago. org

Gerald Smith, Pastor 200 N. Oak Park Ave. 773-417-9881 www.newlifechicago.org

New Life Covenant Church 2704 W. North Ave. 773-384-7113 www.mynewlife.org

New Macedonia M.B. Church 4244 W. Madison St. 773-826-4899

1501 N. Harding Ave. 773-278-8923

Kingdom Baptist Church

New Deliverance Church of God in Christ

New Mount Pilgrim MB Church

301 N. Central Ave. 773-378-1255 www.kbcchicago.org

Dr. Larry Gaston , Pastor 5801 W. Augusta Blvd.

773-921-1115

Rev. Dr. Marshall E. Hatch, Pastor 4301 W. Washington Blvd.

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College Readiness (7th-12th) King’s Kids (K-6th) 1-to-1 Mentoring (4th-8th) CIRCLE URBAN MINISTRIES

118 N. Central Ave., Chicago 60644 www.circleurban.org \ 773-921-1446

Plant a seed; grow in spirit!

Vi s i t o u r L a n d m a r k C h u r c h and Community Garden.

CANA* grows here.

New Life Community Church

New Moriah Baptist Church

4344 W. Madison 773-287-0086

“Building hope . . .

Shaping futures”

Third Unitarian Church Sunday: 10am Forum, 11am Service, 12 Coffee Hour 301 N. Mayfield (773) 626-9385

t h i rd u n ita ria n chu rch.org A progressive voice on the West Side since 1868 *Central Austin Neighborhood Association

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Churches 773-287-5051 www.newmtpilgrim.org

New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church DeWayne F. Davis Sr., Pastor 208 S. Hamlin 773-826-3410 www.nmschurch.org

New Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church 415 N. Central Ave. 773-287-0345

New St. Jude Church

932 N. Kostner Ave. 773-235-3132 www.stfranciskostner.com

Redeemer Church

Paradise Missionary Baptist Church 5250 W. Kinzie 773-379-2507

Peaceful New Beginnings Missionary Baptist Church 345 S. Cicero Ave. 773-626-2114

5052 W. Madison St. 773-261-1874

Pentecostal Tabernacle Bible Church 1345 N. Karlov 773-486-7822

Original Providence Baptist Church

People’s Church of the Harvest

515 N. Pine 773-378-5678

773-921-4673 www.c1naz.org/austin

St. Francis of Assisi Church

3570 W. Fifth Avenue (773) 533-6877 www.peopleschurchoftheharvest.com

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The congregation at New Mount Pilgrim Church in Austin.

Pleasant Ridge MB Church

6740 W. North Ave. 773-417-2399 www.redeemerchicago.com

Rhema Word Church

Pastor Joseph Jones 116 S. Central Ave. 773-379-2335

Virgil C. Brackett, Pastor 5460 W. Ohio 773-378-4327 www.rhemawordchurch.org

Praise Temple of Restoration

Rising Sun M.B. Church Rev. Matthew L. Miller 820 N. Central Ave. 773-921-0744

Bishop Victor D. Agee, Sr. Pastor 5443 W. Huron 773-261-6700 www.praisetemplechurch.org

Chicago First Church of the Nazarene 500 N. Laramie

Rose of Sharon Community Baptist Church 4256 W. Walton St. 773-227-7993

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Illinois Small Business Development Center Neighborhood Business Development Center

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Churches Sisters of Providence 1540 N. Monticello Ave. 773-235-6202

Soul Saving Missionary Baptist Church 4922 W. Division St. 773-287-5682

St. Mark International Christian Church Pastor Andre Thurmon 832 N. Leclaire Ave. 773-378-4601

St. Paul Lutheran Church Thomas Gibbons, Pastor 846 N. Menard 773-378-6644 www.stpaulaustin.com

St. Stephen AME Pastor James C. Bailey 3042 W. Washington Blvd.

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Charles Hughes dries the face of Ezekial Moore after Moore was baptized during a tent revival at Inspirational Deliverance Center Church of God in Christ. Moore was one of eight baptized.

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Churches 773-826-7009

Truth & Deliverance International Ministries

Straight Gate Mission 5849 W. Madison St. 773-626-6747

Apostle John T. Ambercrombie 3 S. Laramie Ave. 773-626-3800 www.tdim.org

Third Unitarian Church 301 N. Mayfield 773-626-9385 www.thirdunitarianchurch.org

Twelve Gates M.B. Church Anthony Randall, Pastor 5025 W. Division St. 773-261-3727

Three Crosses of Calvary 4445 W. Madison 773-378-0998

Universal Missionary Baptist Church

Trinity Community Missionary Baptist Church

535 N. Cicero Ave. 773-287-7128

1210 N. Waller 773-379-4911

True Word Outreach Ministry 5707 W. Division St. 773-379-4629

Way of Life Church International 4635 W. Fulton 773-378-1788 www.wayoflifechurchinternational.orgw

6272 W. North Ave Suite B (North Ave. and Ridgeland)

Monday – Friday 9am-3pm

Dance , drama, backdrop designing, costuming, weekly field trips and more!

Cost $450.00/6 weeks

For more info:773-622-3267 Register today!

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6272 W. North Ave Suite B (North Ave. and Ridgeland)

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Community Groups AAABNA 5820 W Chicago Ave 773-626-4506 http://www.aaabna.org An African-American Business growth through networking. To provide nurturing and support for emerging and existing businesses.

After School Matters 66 E. Randolph 312-742-4182 www.afterschoolmatters.org A non-profit organization offering innovative out-of-school activities for teens

Austin Chamber of Commerce 645 S. Central Ave. 773-854-5848 www.austinchicagochamber.com

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Marseil Jackson shops for clothes with fellow organizer and activist Brandon Johnson at Second Times the Charm Boutique, 5303 W. Chicago Avenue, during a Black Economic Empowerment Rally (B.E.E.R.).

The Austin Chamber of Commerce helps the business community create jobs and build business.

Austin Coming Together 5049 W. Harrison St. 773-417-8612 www.austincomingtogether.org Building a thriving Austin community through collaborations to improve education and economic development

Austin Community Resource Center 501 N. Central Ave. 773-379-1774

Austin Dream Makers 5916 W. Lake Street 773-287-3535 www.marshillchgo.org/#/ministries/austindream-makers

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t 15 years old, Jackson started a business when his Xbox video game console broke. He sold it online on eBay for $50 and from that point started importing items wholesale from China. He called his business Off the Radar Discounts.

Before his 16th birthday, Jackson attracted his first investor, who poured $10,000 into the business, and his serial entrepreneurship had begun. After high school, the West Side native attended Illinois Central College and in 2009 founded the Jackson Action Coalition, a community organization with the goal of “bridging generational gaps by empowering community, youth and seniors

Marseil Jackson through outreach, services and events,” according to his campaign website.

In his neighborhood, the young firebrand is known as “Action Jackson,” a nickname he’d earned based on stories like those of Margaret Smith, whose mother once complained about tree limbs that were left haphazardly in front of her home by city workers.

“When they were cutting the tree limbs, they left all the cut tree branches in the street and even in the parking spaces for several days and they didn’t come back and get them,” Smith said.

“We made several calls to the city and nothing happened.

So my mother had me call Marseil and whatever he did,

the people came out within a day and cleaned them up.”

Jackson, a member of the Corinthian Temple Church of God in Christ who ran for alderman in 2014, has said that his passion is getting things done for his neighbors. The thinking was a centerpiece of his campaign platform, but it also extends into his work with his nonprofit.

“I’m running for alderman so that our community can get simple services; so our streets can be cleaned and potholes filled. There is no reason our schools should be closed and kids have to walk in gang-infested territories just to get to school,” Jackson said at the time.

He may not have won the race, but he’s still running.

Austin Dream makers is a FREE

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Community Groups youth mentoring program sponsored by some of Chicago Churches. The program is open to any youth who live in the Austin area 18 years of age and under (some churches may sponsor youth outside of Austin as well). Each church operates with one voice. Programs open to boys and girls.

Mentors must be 21 years of age. ADM provides social responsibility and violence prevention education to high risk youth in the Austin Community.

Youth also take part in field trips, tutoring, summer and after school programming as well as sports leagues.

Austin Green Team Mary Peery 6640 W. Belden Ave. 773-637-6804

Beautifies Austin block by block

Austin Peace Corner 5022 W. Madison St. 773-261-5330 www.thepeacecorner.org Youth community and outreach center

Austin Weekly News’ West Side Business Network Dawn Ferencak, Founder 708-613-3329 http://www.austinweeklynews. com/WSBN Business development and networking opportunities for professionals on Chicago’s Greater West Side. Partner with your neighborhood newspaper to grow your connections and expand your busi-

ness. The AWN West Side Business Network is the umbrella group for the AWN Business Development Group, West Side Women, West Side Men, West Side Bridge (bridging the gap between the West Side of Chicago and the Western Suburbs), and the West Side Manufacturing Network.

More than just networking and advertising support, we offer consultative marketing and business management strategy support, connections to funding opportunities, and partnership matching that makes sense.

Bethel New Life 4950 W. Thomas 773-473-7870 www.bethelnewlife.org Our mission is to realize

Your Door to the World!

God’s vision of a restored society by creating opportunities for individuals and families to invest in themselves and by promoting policies and systems that help communities thrive.

Breakthrough

By the Hand Club

3330 W. Carroll 773-722-0179 www.breakthrough.org Neighborhood-based holistic services that empower individuals, families and urban communities to overcome poverty, addiction and isolation

BUILD, Inc. 5100 W. Harrison St. 773-227-2880 www.buildchicago.org

BUILD’s mission is to engage at-risk youth in the schools and on the streets, so they can realize their educational and career potential and contribute to the stability, safety and well-being of our communities.

415 N. Laramie Ave. 312-305-2622 www.bythehand.org

By The Hand is a Chicagobased, after-school program that emphasizes academic excellence while nurturing the whole child—mind, body and soul.

Ceasefire 1603 W. Taylor St. 312-996-8775

Sweat It Off Fitness 803 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 908-8005 • sweatitofffitness.com

Owner: Dee Caswell

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Dee Caswell is a spirited health and fitness enthusiast. Her personal story of battling obesity inspires those she trains. Although Dee had 8 years of experience as a trainer, she had little knowledge of how to translate that into her own business. Through the Entrepreneurship Training Program she developed an understanding of business fundamentals and created a network of advisors who have helped her carry her plans forward. In January 2015, Sweat It Off Fitness opened in Oak Park.

With financing from The Private Bank, a large base of committed clients, and a strong pre-opening marketing campaign, Sweat It Off Fitness is prepared to become a success.

If you are serious about starting or growing your business, Bethel’s Entrepreneurship Training Program could be for you. More than 45 West Side businesses have gotten their start in ETP and 18 businesses have expanded in the past two years. You can join them.

For more information, call: 773.473.7870 and ask about ETP.

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Community Groups www.cureviolence.org/partners

Central Austin Neighborhood Association

5820 W. Chicago Ave. 773-261-5890 www.illinoisnaacp.org/chicagowestside/

P.O Box 531 Oak Park, IL 60303 312-952-4983 www.cana16.com Residents working to create an excellent place to live, raise children, and run a business.

Combining the efforts of community stakeholders to strategize, organize, and act around significant community issues that impact the livability of our community.

Change 4 Children Inc. 6409 S. Ashland Ave. 773-456-5465 www.change4childreninc.org

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Cluster Tutoring

addresses the academic and social needs of the students and their families while providing an opportunity for members of the Oak Park/River Forest/Austin community to become involved in a volunteer mission.

Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance 300 N. Central Park Ave. 312-746-5100 www.garfieldconservatory.org

5460 W. Augusta Blvd.

773-378-5530 www.clustertutoring.org

Garfield Park Little League

The Cluster Tutoring Program provides free one-on-one tutoring and mentoring to school-aged youth in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago’s West Side. Cluster

Players range in age from 4-18. Mission is to build better children one base at a time

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Goodcity 5049 W. Harrison St. 773-473-4790 www.goodcitychicago.org Committed to identifying, starting and growing social entrepreneurs who are making a difference in under-resourced communities in the Chicago area.

Greater Austin Development Association P.O. Box 1061 Oak Park, IL 60304 708-397-6621 www.chicagoaustin.com

Kidz Express 342 S. Laramie Ave. 312-730-2670

www.kidzexpress.org Kidz Express is a notfor-profit organization providing holistic solutions to the urban challenges of South Austin by building a continuum of community support to strengthen family economic security and foster positive youth development.

We serve some of the most at-risk children, youth and families in one of the nation’s most underserved urban environments -- the South Austin community on the West Side of Chicago.

The Leaders Network The Leader’s Network (Leaders for Empowerment, Advocacy, and Disaster Relief) 773-378-3300

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File 2014

More than 80 kids, including Tanzania Thompson, 7, foreground, held a peace rally outside of Truth & Deliverance International Ministries near the corner of West Madison Street and North Laramie Avenue.

Mead Communications

708-764-0000 Email: Bob@meadcomm.com www.meadcomm.com Provides assistance to non-profits in the areas of communication, foundation research and grant writing.

Monroe Foundation 1547 S. Wolf Rd., Hillside, IL 773-315-9720 www.themonroefoundation.org The Monroe Foundation is a publicly supported not-for-profit community and enterprise development intermediary that seeks to educate, link and fund community

and economic development projects working within low-income communities in that State of Illinois.

NAACP-Chicago Westside Branch 5820 W. Chicago Ave. 773-261-5890 www.illinoisnaacp.org/chicagowestside

Off the Street Club 25 N. Karlov Ave. 773-533-3253 www.offthestreetclub.com Chicago’s oldest club for boys and girls. Serving children on the West Side with athletics, tutoring, recreational, arts and mentoring programs.

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The Prevention Partnership, Inc.

utilities, public safety, education and community leadership.

5936 W. Lake St. 773-378-4195 www.preventionpartnership.org

West Garfield Park Renaissance Corporation

Westside Art Council

4223 W. Lake St., #350 312-285-6369 www.garfieldparkbusiness.org

Sankofa Safe Child Initiative 401 N. Central Park 773-826-9520 www.sankofasafechild.org

430 N. Cicero Ave. 773-287-2290

www.introspectyouth.org

Westside Health Authority

Introspect youth services helps with educational services.

5417 W. Division St. 773-378-1878 www.healthauthority.org

South Austin Coalition West Garfield Park Community Community Council Stakeholders 5071 W. Congress Pkwy.

312-743-1543 In existence since 1977, main goal is to organize people in Austin as residents and organizations to work forward to a better community. The group helps with housing,

Promotes relationshipbuilding among neighbors for the betterment of the community

Reverend Walter Jones 4540 W. Washington Blvd.

773-287-5821 www.fatherswhocare.org

Working together in building a stronger, safe, and more productive West Garfield Park Community

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Financial Institutions Christopher Robinson

I

Founder, People for a Better Chicago

moved to Chicago about people to run and in seats of eight years ago. I used to influence so we can have a work in Washington, D.C. change in our community.

I didn’t like what I did so I I’m a firm believer that up and left. My faith moved there are people who are me to Chicago. I became a elected — white, black and teacher, joined the National Hispanic — who want to Guard — I’m a sergeant. keep people from voting.

I taught for three years at They don’t want our commuCatalyst Circle Rock Charter nities to come out and vote, School and for three because they know if years at Walt Disney people came out and Magnet School. voted we’d vote them I decided with a out. They want to rob group of friends of people of the hope that mine to start People things will change and The people who that things will be diffor a Better Chicago [a nonprofit that volun- make up Austin ferent someday. I think tarily manages camsomebody has to stand paigns] because we saw the up and do something. travesty in our communities.

My faith has always guided They have those big towers me and I’m always moved by downtown. What do we have? this story of a guy who goes Abandoned store. Aban- on top of this mountain and doned store. Our streets are he says to God, ‘Why is the rough. Our parks are disas- world like this. Where are trous. We have vacant lots. you? I don’t understand. Do Our communities have been something about it.’ And God categorized as crime-ridden. comes into a cloud and says, So, there’s this frustration ‘I am doing something about among people our age [Rob- it. I sent you.’ inson is in his early thirties] It’s all about stepping up and we said, let’s get good and making change.

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ABC Bank

Provides online banking, an automated telephone banking system, ATM access, along with various other services. Individuals must qualify to join.

5645 W. Lake St. 773-854-2900 6400 W. North Ave 773-804-3600 www.abcbank.net

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Employees Credit Union

Chase Bank

4909 W. Division St 312-236-2326 www.cmecuonline.org

4440 W. North Ave 773-489-0992 www.chase.com

Chicago Municipal

Liberty Bank 1111 S. Homan Ave 773-533-6900 www.libertybank.net

PNC Bank 2154 W. Madison St. 312-850-2670 www.pnc.com

U.S. Bank 5201 W. Madison St. 773-854-0670 310 N. Pulaski Rd. 773-826-2070

6011 W. North Ave. Oak Park 708-386-4308 www.usbank.com

Urban Partnership Bank 5253 W. Madison St. 773-420-5050 www.upbnk.com

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Named one of “AMERICA’s BEST LAWYERS”

by Forbes Radio™ I would like to congratulate you on the publication of your book, How ™ to Be a Good Divorced Dad. I am honored that you chose to share it with me.

Thank you for your commitment to ensuring that fathers play a role in their children’s lives. It is a cause that both you and I feel strongly about.

Named one of “AMERICA’s BEST LAWYERS”

by Forbes Radio

- President Barack Obama

Matrimonial and Custody Attorney Jeffery M. Leving is also the author of the groundbreaking books:

FATHER’S RIGHTS and DIVORCE WARS

www.dadsrights.com

312-356-DADS

Matrimonial and Custody Attorney Jeffery M. Leving is also the author of the groundbreaking books:

FATHER’S RIGHTS and DIVORCE WARS

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Fathers Who CareCare is a non-profit Fathers Who

organization that promotes a myriad of programs and initiatives supporting the wellness and development of responsible fathers, families and youth initiatives within the West Garfield Park community.

FWC is the lead agency for the Illinois Violence Prevention Initiative to address violence prevention through its Safety Net Works Program. FWC colloboratively works with community based organizations, youth advocates, law enforcement, public servants, faithbased and educational institutions to identify and mobilize local resources and community participation to achieve violence prevention and youth development strategies Community residents are invited to join the West Garfield Park Stakeholder's coalition meeting to address ways to make our community a "Violence-Free Zone."

Fathers Who Care | 4540 W. Washington Blvd.

Chicago, IL 60624 | (773) 287-5821 Fax: (773) 287-5853 email: info@fatherswhocare.org

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Who We Are Fathers Who Care Safety Net Works Youth Leadership Council engages their peers in leadership development, violence prevention activities and events as well as promotes non-violence lifestyles through a variety of ways.

• Weekly Youth Council Meetings every Monday at 4:30pm • Youth-Led Community Events, Community Healing, Youth Townhalls & Summits • Youth leadership committees tackling issues, strategies and fundraising opportunities for their community.

• Youth-Led weekly CAN-TV Show on Channel 21 • Recreational Activities • Youth College Tours & Scholarships

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I want to thank all of the voters in the 29th Ward for electing and giving me the opportunity to serve as your next Alderman. The needs of our community will always come firstthand my vote I want to Thank all of the voters in the 29 Ward for electing and giving me th inserve the as city council will reflect that.ofI will be an will always come your next Alderman.

The needs our community the city council reflect I will Alderman youwill can be that. proud of.be an Alderman you can be proud of.

Thank You Thank You Sincerely Yours, Sincerely Yours,

Chris Taliaferro Chris Taliaferro th Ward Alderman Elect Elect 29 29th Ward Alderman www.29thward.com www.29thward.com

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Government Ald. Michael Chandler, 24th Ward 1158 S. Keeler 773-533-2400 www.aldermanchandler.com

Ald. Jason Ervin, 28th Ward 2602 W. 16th St. 773-533-0900 www.aldermanervin.com

Ald. Chris Taliaferro, 29th Ward 5755 W. Division St. 773-261-4646 www.cityofchicago.org/ward29

Ald. Emma Mitts, 37th Ward 4924 W. Chicago Ave. 773-379-0960 www.cityofchicago.org/ward37

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The Senator is pictured here with Austin People Action Center (APAC) Executive Director Cynthia Williams and some apprentices in the program.

Senator Kimberly Lighford

Austin-15th Police District 5701 W. Madison Ave. 312-743-1440 www.chicagopolice.org

Harrison-11th Police District 3151 W. Harrison St. 312-746-8386 www.chicagopolice.org

Grand Central-25th Police District 5555 W. Grand Ave Chicago 312-746-8605 www.chicagopolice.org

Dorothy Brown, Cook County, Clerk of the Circuit Court 50 W. Washington St., Rm. 1001 312-603-5031 www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org

Richard Boykin, Cook County Commissioner-1st District

State Sen. Kimberly Lightford is the youngest African-American woman ever elected to the Illinois Senate. From her push to establish a higher minimum wage for the state’s working families to her legislative work to establish greater equity in Illinois education, state Sen. Kimberly Lightford has been a progressive beacon in Springfield since she assumed office in 1998.

Before she became one of the state’s most pivotal lawmakers — she’s currently the Assistant Majority Leader, the chair of the Senate Black Caucus and the co-chair of the Illinois Commission of Intergovernmental Cooperation — she worked for the Department of Corrections and was a lo-

cal trustee in west suburban Maywood.

Born on May 10, 1968 in Chicago, Lightford has been active in government since her high school days, when she served in student council. She graduated from Western Illinois University in Macomb, where she majored in human relations and management and minored in African American studies.

She sought a master’s degree in public administration at the University of Illinois-Springfield.

During her time there, she also interned with the Illinois House of Representatives.

Among her many legislative accomplishments, Lightford was the “top negotiator on the legislation

developed as a part of President Obama’s Race to the Top program, leading to the establishment of stronger methods of evaluating teachers and tracking student progress,” according to her website.

Her leadership has also “resulted in laws that put the best teachers in classrooms, provide universal preschool to 3 and 4-year olds and made sure children start school by the age of 6.”

She’s also instrumental in the formation of a law that allows high school dropouts to re-enroll. The Illinois Hope and Opportunity Pathways through Education Program was referred to as a national model by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.

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Government 312-603-4566 www.cookcountyil.gov

Rahm Emanuel, Mayor 121 N La Salle St #507, Chicago, IL 60602 312 744-3300

Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board President 118 N. Clark St. 312-603-6400 www.cookcountyil.gov

State Rep. LaShawn Ford, 8th District 4800 W. Chicago Ave. 773-378-5902 www.lashawnkford.com

State Rep. Camille Lilly, 78th District 5755 W. Division

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Commissioner Richard Boykin facilitates a town hall at Oak Park’s Grace Episcopal Church.

Congressman DANNY K. DAVIS ——HERE TO SERVE——

MY OFFICE CAN HELP WITH: • ISSUES WITH MEDICARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY. • ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES INCLUDING HELP WITH THEIR BENEFITS CLAIMS.

• POSTAL ISSUES. • VISA/PASSPORT ISSUES. • GUIDANCE WITH HOME MORTGAGE ISSUES.

If I can be of any assistance, please contact my office.

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Committed to the community Committed to the community

Since 1943, we’ve maintained the belief that a strong, trustworthy bank is imperative to the well-being of the community. Our focus has been to expand relationships by providing reliable and innovative Since 1943, maintained the and beliefbusinesses. that a strong, trustworthy products andwe’ve services to families bank is imperative to the well-being of the community. Our focus has been checking to expand and relationships by providing andmortgage innovative and From online banking, to reliable personal, products and services to families and businesses.

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Join a leading group of organizations and individuals in bringing an end to decades of concentrated poverty on Chicago’s West Side through strategic and cooperative community transformation investments.

About West Side Forward> West Side Forward> (WSF>) is a collective initiative of organizations and individuals that aims to bring an end to decades of concentrated poverty on Chicago’s West Side through strategic and cooperative community transformation investments in Community Economic Development and Education. We plan to achieve this by initiating a new era in community development efforts through a strategy of investments that focus on:

• Building a self-sustaining West Side economy that is connected to the larger regional economy.

• Strengthening community capacity to benefit from investment.

• Creating opportunities to bring individuals and families out of poverty.

• Supporting policies and systems that help communities thrive.

West Side Forward> Goals Making transformation happen will take a monumental effort, so we are working together to achieve the following levels in Jobs, Training and Education that we feel will be necessary

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12,000 West Side youth obtain associates degrees or above 95% high school graducation 70% college enrollment 60% college graduation

Visit our web site and learn about the efforts of the WSF> organizations and individuals.

Share your transformational ideas on how to create jobs, prepare West Side residents for those jobs, and connect the West Side to the larger region.

www.westsideforward.org 4950 W. Thomas / Chicago, Illinois 60651 / Phone: 773-473-7870 / Fax: 773-473-7871 / Email: info@bethelnewlife.org

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Congressman Danny Davis 773-473-7300 www.camilleylilly.com

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Cook County Office of Probation

Rep. Arthur Turner, 9th District

727 E. 111 St. 773-982-3030 www.cookcountycourt.org

3849 W. Ogden Ave. 773-277-4700 www.friendsforturner.com

State Sen. Don Harmon, 39th District 6933 W. North Ave. 708-848-2002 www.donharmon.org

100 W. Randolph St. 312-814-3000 www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov

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Anita Alvarez, Cook County State’s Attorney

U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis, 7th District 2746 W. Madison St. 773-533-7520 www.house.gov/davis

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Sankofa Safe Child Initiative Working Together to Keep Families Intact Sankofa’s Mission:

To provide trauma-informed supportive services, housing, referrals to resources, and training that encourages underserved families and communities to be strong, self-sufficient, and remain intact.

Sankofa Statements of Belief:

• No One Should Be Left Behind • We must look back to go forward • We can empower people to be self-sufficient • We can develop Family Practice approaches to address issues that affect our community • We believe in organizing through collective work and responsibility

Sankofa Purpose: • To provide referral services in the community for families in trauma/crisis • To advocate for education, training, employment, affordable housing, and healthcare • Collaborating with faith-based and community-based organizations • Advocate for and engage underserved families in activities of social planning and social well being • Provide internship opportunities for local students • Research and develop a self-sufficiency plan for diversified funding to be utilized for programs that serve community residents

Advocacy After School Enrichment Programs Anger Management Assessments Case Management Counseling (Family/Individual) Computer Training

Supportive Services: Domestic Violence Educational Services Employment Services Family Conferences Family Reunification Family Site Visits Gardening/Healthy Eating Project

HealthAwareness Issues Housing Assistance Intergenerational Housing Juvenile Justice Services Life Skill Coaching Male Mentoring Groups Parenting Classes

Sankofa Safe Child Initiative Administrative Office

Westside Office:

Annetta Wilson, Executive Director 401 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60624 773-826-9520 Fax: (9537) wsafechild@sbcglobal.net • www.sankofasafechild.org 24-Hour Helpline: 1-877-838-9377

Sankofa House 4041 W. Roosevelt Road Chicago, Illinois 60624 Phone: 773-542-9900 Fax: (9790)

Southside Office:

F.O.R.U.M. 200 E. 75th St. Suite 208 Chicago, Illinois 60619 Phone: 773-874-7233 Fax: (7236)

Sankofa has linkages with 33+ Village Partners within the Illinois 7th Congressional District to continue to help make this initiative successful.

This Is Sankofa Safe Child Initiative!!!

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Health

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Dentist Dr. Jada Speller gives the teeth of Malia White, 4, a good cleaning during a health fair at Friendship Baptist Church of Chicago. The mobile dental clinic was among several vendors that included Easter Seals screenings for children.

Advocate Health Care Oak Park 6434 W. North Ave. 773-836-3000

American Lung Association of Illinois Greater Chicago 55 W. Wacker Dr., Suite 800 312-781-1100 www.lungil.org Aims to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.

dren’s health care, employment services, a GED equivalency program, teen reach program, senior supplement program and WIC food center.

Boycin Medical Clinic 5219 W. Madison St. 773-378-4823 Offers non-emergency medical, pediatrician services, internal medicine, sees seniors at home and welcomes all ages.

tum and breast-feeding women; infants; and children under 6. Nutrition education is also provided.

Circle Family Healthcare Network 5002 W. Madison St. 773-379-1000 www.cfhcn.org Christian based organization on Chicago’s West Side. Provides holistically oriented medical, behavioral, social and educational services.

Austin Peoples Action Center

Catholic Charities Austin People Action Center

5125 W. Chicago Ave. 773-921-2121 www.austinpeoplesactioncenter.org

1400 S. Austin 708-329-4022 www.catholiccharities.net

Fresenius Medical CareWest Suburban Dialysis Center

Provides housing referral assistance, women’s and chil-

Provides food to the elderly; low-income, pregnant, postpar-

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www.ultracare-dialysis.com Kidney disease, dialysis and lifestyle center providing patients with nutritional counseling, social worker support, home training programs, anemia management and more.

GSK Medical Center 5140 W. Chicago Ave. 773-287-0751 Providing free legal and medical advocacy and counseling services for rape victims and their loved ones. 24 hour crisis response to 12 hospitals, including West Suburban Medical Center. Offices downtown, Austin and Stroger Hospital.

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Health Habilitative Systems, Inc. 415 S. Kilpatrick 773-261-2252 www.habilitative.org

LifeLine Ambulance 2424 S. Wabash Ave. 312-949-9595 www.lifelineamb.org

A service agency that provides community-based programs offered at four care centers: Behavioral Health Services, Children and Family Services, Disability Management Services and Residential Services.

Offering basic life support ambulance, advance life support, critical care transport units and standby special event EMS coverage throughout the Chicagoland area.

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Loretto Hospital

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645 S. Central Ave. 773-626-4300 www.lorettohospital.org

Provides comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral health services for children from birth through age 18. Including mental health counseling and nutritiom couceling and education.

Daytime, evening and weekend appointments available. Bilingual staff. We accept All Kids Medicaid and offer a sliding fee scale

A nonprofit, community based organization that provides emergency and non-emergency holistic medical services. Full service cancer center and women’s health center on site.

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Jordan Fender 12, Garfield Park little league, goes under a net, at a indoor baseball field located at U.I.C, for practice.

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Loretto Hospital- Breathe Easy Asthma/ Allergy Center

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Patients have access to physicians, nursing and clinical staff

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and diagnostic testing facilities for non-emergency services.

Offers a six-week program designed to educate individuals on managing their asthma.

Participants receive an Asthma

Ambulatory Care Clinic PCC Community Wellness Center and Austin Outpatient Pharmacy also on site.

SERVICES: Primary Care Services (773) 854-5475 One of the best allies you can have for maintaining good health is a doctor who knows you and your medical history. At Loretto Hospital’s Ambulatory Care Clinic, our highly trained doctors and staff take the time to get to know each patient so that we can deliver the best individualized care and attention.

Our patients also have access to on-site diagnostic testing and transportation services making their visits easier and more convenient.

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (773) 854-5580 Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging (773) 854-5220 Laboratory (773) 854-5250 Outpatient Behavioral Health Center (773) 854-5290

For more information about Loretto Hospital’s Ambulatory Care Clinic or for a complete list of services visit lorettohospital.org.

To make your appointment call (773) 854-5475

Walk-ins welcome!

Loretto Hospital • 645 S. Central Ave. Chicago, IL 60644 • (773) 626-4300

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Family College Families learn better together.

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To learn more, call 773-473-7870, ext. 150 and ask about CNC training.

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Health 5422 W. Division St. Chicago, IL 60651 (773) 331-6633 • actyogachicago.com marshawn.feltus@gmail.com

Owner: Marshawn Feltus Marshawn Feltus taught yoga in prison to give fellow inmates ways to improve their mind, body and spirit. When he returned home, he was determined to share the benefits of yoga with West Side residents who often face stressful circumstances. Marshawn was among the graduates of the first entrepreneurship training program class at Bethel New Life.

A year after graduating, ACT Yoga was successfully able to relocate from its incubation space to a commercial location on Division Street.

If you are serious about starting or growing your business, Bethel’s Entrepreneurship Training Program could be for you. More than 45 West Side businesses have gotten their start in ETP and 18 businesses have expanded in the past two years. You can join them.

For more information, call: 773.473.7870 and ask about ETP.

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Action Kit, which includes a peak flow monitoring device and a metered dose inhaler spacer.

Loretto HospitalJames D. Montgomery Men’s Health Program 645 S. Central Ave. 773-854-5475 www.lorettohospital.org Provides health care screenings and

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Health PCC Austin Family Health Center 5425 W. Lake St 708-378-3347 www.pccwellness.org

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Jaylen Harris 11, above, of the Garfield Park little league team throws a ball to first base during practice at the indoor baseball field located at U.I.C. Eric Banks 12, left, takes a breather.. Christian William 12, at bat.

PCC Lake St. Family Health Center 14 W. Lake St., Oak Park 708-383-0113 www.pccwellness.org Provides high quality, affordable and accessible primary health care and support services for all ages. Specializes in maternal and child health services

PCC Community Wellness Center Loretto Hospital 645 S. Central, 6th Floor 773-537-0020 www.pccwellness.org Provides high quality, affordable and accessible primary health care and support services for all ages. Specializes in maternal and child health services

PCC South Family Health Center 6201 W. Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn 708-386-0845 www.pccwellness.org

Prevention Partnership, Inc. 5936 W. Lake 773-378-4195 www.preventionpartnership.org

Rape Victim Advocates Austin Community Office 4909 W. Division Suite 511 773-287-6057 www.rapevictimadvocates.org Provides non-emergency medical services.

Shriners Hospitals for Children 2211 N. Oak Park Ave.

773-622-5400 www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org Providing services to children up to age 18.

Sinai Urban Health Institute 1500 S. California 773-257-5960 www.suhichicago.org

Sister House 851 N. Leamington 773-626-0525 www.sisterhousechicago.org Substance abuse recovery and rehabilitation facility for women.

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Provides medical care and counseling services.

708-383-6200 www.westsuburbanmc.com

Westside Health Authority

St. Anthony Hospital 2875 W. 19th St. 773-484-1000 www.saintanthonyhospital.org

5417 W. Division St. 773-378-1878 www.healthauthority.org

John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital

Westside Holistic Family Services

1969 W. Ogden Ave. 312-864-6000 www.cookcountyhhs.org

West Suburban Medical Center 3 Erie Court, Oak Park

4909 W. Division St. 773-921-8777 www.westsideholistic.com Provides holistic programs and services that seek to address the needs of individuals and families.

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At Shriners Hospitals for Children of Chicago, our mission is simple: deliver world-class care to children who need it most – whether their families can afford it or not.

For nearly 90 years we’ve specialized in helping children affected by orthopaedic conditions, cleft lip and palate, spinal cord injury, and rehabilitation needs. And while expertise, dedication and generosity make it all possible, ultimately we believe our hospital is fueled by love. That love is what helped the Shriners network of 22 locations treat over 124,000 children last year alone, helping them at every step as they made the journey from patients back to kids.

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Do You Know a Child Who Needs Expert Specialty Care?

For a consultation or to refer a patient, call: Shriners Hospitals for Children of Chicago

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Austin Special Chicago 5527 W. Huron St. 773-261-0974 www.austinspecial.org

The Bobby E. Wright Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center, Inc. 9 S. Kedzie Ave. 773-722-7900 The mission of the Bobby E. Wright Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center, Inc. (BEW) is to improve the quality of life for residents of East and West Garfield Park by providing the highest quality of mental health, substance abuse, developmental disabilities, children and adolescents, and victim assistance services.

Peaceful Beginnings Recovery Drop-In Center 2339 W. Lake St. 312-600-9240

Circle Family Health Care Network Behavioral Health Services 4909 W. Division 773-921-8100 www.cfhcn.org/programsservices

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Yellow umbrellas hang above visitors of the Garfield Park Conservatory, as part of the park’s Spring Show “Sun Showers,” which ran until May. Receives applications for Cash, SNAP, and Medical Assistance by fax, mail or in person.

Thresholds Carroll Street 4101 N. Ravenswood Ave. 773-572-5200 www.thresholds.org

Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment Chicago West 3828 W. Taylor St. 877-505-4673 www.recovergateway.org

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Columbus Manor Intermediate Care 5107 W. Jackson Blvd.

773-378-5490

Loretto Hospital Out Patient Mental Health 5524 W Harrison St. 773-854-5290 www.lorettohospital.org

Adapt of Illinois 901 S. Austin Blvd.

877-553-9440 www.adaptusa.com

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital 520 N. Ridgeway 773-265-3700 www.garfieldparkhospital.com

Provides a spectrum of behavioral health services including emergency assessment, inpatient psychiatric treatment, partial hospitalization and outpatient treatment for children and adolscents.

Hartgrove Hospital 5730 W. Roosevelt Rd. 773-413-1700 www.hartgrovehospital.com A 50-year community lamdmark located in Chicago, providing psycjiatric treatment for children, adolescents and adults. Also offers unique therapies for youth with problems related to traumatic brain injuries or neuropschiatric syndromes.

DCFS Children & Family Services 1701 S. 1st Ave., Maywood, IL 708-338-6600 www.illinois.gov/dcfs

William P. McMiller, MD PC 4909 W Division St. 773-626-5551

Austin Family Counseling Center 4909 W Division St. 773-921-7805

Rincon Family Services 3809 W. Grand Ave. 773-276-0200 www.rinconfamilyservices.org

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PITAL VELT ROAD L 60130

We are your partner in the path to wellness.

Convenient Dialysis Care Close To Home • 14 chairs available/ one isolation chair for patients with contagious blood diseases • New state of the art dialysis machines • Certified dialysis nurses • Conveniently located in Little Village (26th and Albany)

www.RiveredgeHospital.com

We provide comprehensive care plans for the best quality of life.

To schedule dialysis treatment, call 773-696-9470.

Riveredge Hospital is your community’s leading mental health service provider.

We deliver specialized care to children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and geriatric persons.

26th Street Clinic 3059 W. 26th St., Chicago, IL 60623 773.696.9490

SAHChicago.org

Behavioral and mental health issues impact the entire family, so we make it our responsibility to engage families in the treatment of every patient.

We are your partner in the path to wellness.

RIVEREDGE HOSPITAL 8311 W. ROOSEVELT ROAD FOREST PARK, IL 60130

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Bobby E. Wright Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center, Inc. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for residents of Chicago’s Westside

communities by providing the highest quality of comprehensive behavioral health services.

Services we offer: • Youth Intensive Outpatient Program • Assessment and Diagnosis (Juvenile Justice System Referrals • Developmental Training and and/or “At Risk” CPS High School Employment students) • Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug • Case Management and Psycho-Social Abuse Prevention Day Program for Adults • Alcoholism & Substance Abuse • SSI and Medicaid Application Treatment Assistance • HIV Screening and Counseling • Children and Adolescents Individual • Residential Services and Group Family Therapy • Treatment for Depression, Anxiety and • Housing Assistance for the Mentally Ill Grief Counseling • Foster Care Program for the Adult • Psychiatric Evaluations and Treatment Bobby E. Wright Comprehensive Behavioral health Center Mentally Ill Youth Substance Treatment 9 South •Kedzie Avenue,Abuse Chicago, Illinois 60615

We are accredited by CARF International (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) “BEW (Bobby E. Wright) offers a wide variety of essential behavioral health services and continually looks to provide additional services to address the tremendous needs of the persons served.”

“For many consumers and their family members, the staff of BEW is their primary support. Consumers indicate that the staff members provide the support, direction and assistance they need to manage their lives.”

Quotes taken from CARF International Survey Report, December 2013

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5458 W. Kedzie Pkwy.

Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ℡: (773) 287-7658

650 W. Leamington Ave. Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ℡: (312) 287-0541

Sweet Clover Playlot Park

1333 N. Laramie Ave. Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ℡: (773) 287-7641

LaFollette Park

4901 W. Wabansia Ave. Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ℡: (312) 746-5014

DeGeorge Playlot Park

Levin Park

5427 W. Division St..

Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ℡: (773) 287-0547

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Austin Town Hall Park

5949 W. Huron St. Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ℡: (773) 287-7658

Hazelnut Park

5729 W. Bloomington Ave. Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ℡: (312) 746-5089

Galewood Park

4712 W. Ohio St. Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ℡: (312) 764-5962

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5951 W. Lake St. Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ℡: (773) 287-7658

Austin Park

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500 S. Central Ave. Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ℡: (773) 287-7641

Columbus Park

5085 W. Adam St. Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ℡: (773) 287-0561

Moore Park

4615 W. Jackson Blvd.

Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ℡: (773) 287-7794

Clark (John) Park

5058 W. West End Ave. Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ℡: (773) 287-7658

Cottonwood Playlot Park

4942-58 W. Hubbard St. Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ℡: (773) 287-0806

Hubbard Playlot Park

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WELCOME TO GARFIELD PARK BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital is dedicated to providing high quality behavioral health psychiatric support for three to seventeen year old youths. At Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital, every youth is treated as our own.

The core programming throughout Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital is grounded in evidenced supported cognitive behavioral treatment, and has a strong emphasis in ensuring a structured environment so that patients can obtain the most from their hospital stay.

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital’s Services:

• Inpatient Hospitalization for youths 3-17 • Partial Hospitalization for youths 5-17 • No cost level of care assessments 24 hours a day 7 days a week Other Garfield Park Behavioral Services Include: • Medication Evaluation and Management • Fully Accredited Educational Programming • Expressive and Recreational Therapies • 24-hour Safety Monitoring • Individual, Group and Family Psychotherapy

520 North Ridgeway • Chicago, Illinois 60624

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Library Austin 5615 W. Race Ave. 312-746-5038 www.chipublib.org

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Garfield Park Conservatory shows its pretty colors.

West Humboldt 733 N. Kedzie Ave. 312-743-0555 www.chipublib.org

North Austin 5724 W. North Ave. 312-746-4233 www.chipublib.org

Humboldt Park

North Pulaski

1605 N. Troy St. 312-744-2244 www.chipublib.org

4300 W. North Ave. 312-744-9573 www.chipublib.org

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GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY Yellow umbrellas hang above visitors of the Garfield Park Conservatory, as part of the park’s Spring Show “Sun Showers,” which ran until May.

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REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2015 SEASON Registration Packets are available to print out online via

GPLEAGUE.ORG

In person registration is available every Saturday (9am-12pm) at Homan Square

SEASON BEGINS: MAY 2, 2014

Training is currently being held on Saturdays 9am-12pm at Homan Square

PROGRAMS AVAILABLE INCLUDE

Elementary Tutoring, Mentoring, Team and Individual Skills Training Competitive Travel Program and ACT Prep FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT GARFIELD PARK AT: email: garfieldparkbaseball@gmail.com • 773.443.2746 or 773.225.9103

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT GPLEAGUE.ORG

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Garfield Park Conservatory’s shows its pretty colors.

Austin Park 5951 W. Lake St. 773-287-7658 www.chicagoparkdistrict.com Facilities: Outdoor water playground. History: Austin Park became Chicago’s responsibility in 1899 after the area was annexed to the city. In 1906, landscape architect Jens Jensen created a plan for the long narrow site along the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad.

Austin Town Hall 5610 W. Lake St. 773-287-7658 www.chicagoparkdistrict.com Facilities: Auditorium, fitness center, gym, meeting rooms, locker rooms and showers, outdoor basketball. History: The large brick building was influenced by Philadelphia’s Independence Hall

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ing rooms, outdoor swimming and tennis courts. History: Landscape architect Jen Jensen Incorporated prairie-like designs.

Clark Park

Cottonwood Playlot Park

4615 W. Jackson Blvd.

773-287-7794 www.chicagoparkdistrict.com

5058 W. West End 773-287-7658 www.chicagoparkdistrict.com

Facilities: Basketball court and community programs for children, including recreational, athletic, dance, after-school and more. History: The park honors John S. Clark, who was elected alderman of the 30th ward in 1917.

History: Five cottonwood trees once stood in a row near Central Avenue and Race Street, which were believed to have been “Indian trail trees” planted by Native Americans to mark a travel route.

Columbus Park 500 S. Central Ave. 773-287-7641 www.chicagoparkdistrict.com Facilities: Baseball, fitness center, golf course, gyms, meet-

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History: Named for Gurdon S. Hubbard, a former representative of the John Jacob Astor American Fur Trading Company, who then became one of the first community trustees and later a city alderman.

La Follette Park 1333 N. Laramie 773-287-0541 www.chicagoparkdistrict.com Facilities: community programs and an outdoor water playground

Sweet Clover Playlot Park

100 N. Central Park 312-746-5092 www.chicagoparkdistrict.com

650 W. Leamington 773-287-0541 www.chicagoparkdistrict.com

Hubbard Playlot Park 4942-58 W. Hubbard

773-287-0806 www.chicagoparkdistrict.com

History: Officially named in 1998 after the clover that grew in the still rural area in the 1800s.

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Sankofa Cultural Arts Center Sankofa Cultural Arts Center

AAABNA

Austin African American Business Networking Association

The premier place for cultural entertainment, education and empowerment of African-­‐ Americans on Chicago’s West Side.

The premier place for cultural entertainment, education and Cultural Arts Cen empowerment of African- Americans on Chicago’sSankofa West Side

Sankofa Cultural Arts Center

What is AAABNA?

The Austin African American Business Networking Association was formed by local business owners who are proud of their African American heritage and felt that there is a need for us to pool our resources to bring about effective change in the African American Community.

The premier place for cultural entertainme Zumba Fitness Classes and empowerment of African-­‐ Ame African Dance on Chicago’s West Side.

African Drumming

Saturday School for Positive Education and more…

5820 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60651 (773) 626-­‐4497 www.sankofa-­‐arts.com

Zumba Fitness Classes African Drumming African Dance Saturday School for Positive Education and more…

The premier place for cultural entertainment, education 5847 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60651 Zumba Fitness Classes and empowerment of African-­‐ Americans 5820 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60651 | (773) 626-4497 African Dance 773-626-4506 www.aaabna.org African Drumming on Chicago’s West Side.

Saturday School for Positive Educ

and more…

www.sankofa-arts.com

5820 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 6 (773) 626-­‐4497 www.sankofa-­‐art

P.J.’s

Hardware

We meet all your hardware needs.

Zumba Fitness Classes African Dance African Drumming Saturday School for Positive Education and more…

5820 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60651 (773) 626-­‐4497 www.sankofa-­‐arts.com 7 Chicago Avenue,

Oak Park

(708) 848-3600

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Restaurants Alice’s Restaurant 5638 W. Chicago Ave. 773-921-1100 A friendly family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Andy Snack Shop 4528 W. Division St. 773-292-0553 Casual, family atmosphere. Serves traditional American food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Barney’s Pizza 5648 W. Chicago Ave 773-287-9100 Barbecue, Italian and Pizza. Lunch and dinner

5754 W. Chicago Ave. 773-287-0363 Serves barbecue chicken, ribs, hot links, perch and Italian beef.

Firehouse Steak & Lemonade 5646 W. Roosevelt Rd. 773-626-0600 www.firehousegrillchicago. com

Happy Fish & Chicken

rant features a constantly changing menu of regional American cuisine with southern and soul food influences.

At Inspiration Kitchens-Garfield Park, we pride ourselves on being earth-friendly, including our use of local ingredients, solar-heated water and sun-sensitive kitchen lighting.

Enjoy brunch with a view of the trees or a leisurely BYOB dinner. And our family dining area – located just off the main dining room – is perfect for larger parties.

5608 W. Madison St. 773-261-3474

Inspiration Kitchens

Joe’s Barbeque

3504 W. Lake St. 773-801-1110 www.inspirationkitchens. org Overlooking the Garfield Park lagoons, the restau-

4900 W. Madison St. 773-626-5910 Serves American, seafood, barbecue

La Palma Puerto

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Deirdre and Kevin Cunningham have taken over the Subway restaurant at the corner of Lake and Pulaski in Chicago.

Rican 1340 N. Homan Ave. 773-862-0886 Serves traditional Puerto Rican, stews, plantains, sandwiches, rice, beans and more for lunch and dinner.

JJ Fish

5 S. Cicero Ave. 773-379-4444

Fish and wings

5648 W. Roosevelt Rd. 773-473-4300 www.captainhooksfish.net

5353 W. Madison St. 773-379-0311

Coleman’s Hickory House

Chicken and seafood

Captain Hook’s Fish & Chicken

Chop Suey Kitchen

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traditional favorites like fried chicken, cornbread, collard greens, peach cobbler

Marvin’s Restaurant 901 S. Cicero Ave. 773-261-4314 Serves Southern soul food, American

Maxine’s Jamaican Cuisine

MacArthur’s Restaurant 5412 W. Madison St. 773-261-2316 www.macarthursrestaurant. com Serves Southern cuisine, including

773-921-0056 5133 W. North Ave. 773-237-8655 5015 W. Madison St. 773-378-1470 5153 W. Chicago Ave. 773-287-4687 www.mcdonalds.com Serves American burgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken nuggets, fries. Happy Meals

Mr. Fried Rice 524 S. Laramie 773-261-1515

4731 W. Madison 773-261-1770

Serves Asian, Chinese

McDonald’s Restaurant

New China Chop Suey

5624 W. Roosevelt Rd.

5751 W. Division St.

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Serves cajun-style spicy and mild fried chicken, biscuits, burritos, dirty rice and more

Serves Asian, Chinese

Papa Charlies Restaurant

Ruby’s Restaurant

1206 N. Central Ave. 773-378-8511

3175 W. Madison St. 773-638-5875

Serves American, Italian

Serves soul food

Sara & Lee’s

Peeples Taco Place

5535 W. Chicago Ave. 773-378-0402

5944 W. Chicago Ave. 773-626-7699

Serves Southern and soul food

Serves Tex-Mex, soul style tacos

Popeyes

See Thru Chinese Kitchen 5609 W. Division 773-287-8883 800 N. Kedzie 773-826-0488

3202 W. Chicago Ave. 312-638-8191 www.popeyes.com

5249 W. Madison St. 773-287-7298 1651 W. Roosevelt Rd. 312-733-3888 www.seethrukitchen.com Serves Asian, Chinese

Sunny Sub 1161 N. Pulaski 773-292-0658 Serves American, subs, sandwiches and sides

Catering 718 S. 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL 708-338-1185 www.tandjj.com

Sunny Sub

5124 W. Chicago Ave. 773-261-0200

5140 W. Madison 773-287-1100

Fast, casual atmosphere serving American subs, sandwiches and sides.

Serves American, subs, sandwiches and sides

can, gyro sandwiches

Tasty Subs

5950 W. Madison 773-379-8418

304 N. Pulaski Rd. 773-533-7827 5973 W. Madison Ave. 773-473-4880 5630 W. Roosevelt Rd. 773 473-7260 www.subway.com

Alice's Restaurant Soul Food at it's Best

3723 W. Chicago Ave. 773-722-6147 Serves American, sub, sandwiches

T & JJ’s Supreme Steaks and

3506 W. Chicago Ave 773-384-2500 www.turkeychop.com The no beef, no pork alternative

TJ Gyro’s

Sony’s Sub

Subway

Turkey Chop

5945 W. Division St. 773-261-5500

Wallace’s Catfish Corner

Serves Greek, Ameri-

2800 W. Madison St. 773-638-3474 www.catfishcorners.com

Terry’s Place

Toy’s Beef & Rice 336 S. Laramie 773-379-4212 Serves Asian, Chinese

Serves seafood and barbecue

Whale Fish & Chicken 5650 W. Division St. 773-626-3000 4955 W. Madison St. 773-921-0889 Serves seafood, chicken

NOT LISTED? We do our best to be inclusive of organizations serving Chicago's West Side. If your business falls within one of our categories and we missed you, please send an email to Dawn@AustinWeeklyNews.com with your business name, address, phone number, website and 2 sentences which outline your services.

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Overlooking the Garfield Park lagoons, we feature a menu of regional American cuisine with southern and soul food influences.

• Located just around the corner from the renowned Garfield Park Conservatory.

• Ample free parking in our lot and on Lake Street.

• Close to the Central Park Green Line stop Hours

Monday & Tuesday Closed for training.

Wednesday - Friday 11am - 9pm All-Day Menu

Saturday 10am - 3pm Brunch 3pm - 9pm Dinner Sunday 10am - 3pm Brunch

Garfield Park — 3504 W. Lake St. Chicago, IL 60624 • 773-801-1110 www.inspirationkitchens.org

MacArthur’s Restaurant Fine Southern Cuisine

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Adler School of Professional Psychology 17 N. Dearborn 312-662-4000 www.adler.edu

Al Raby High School 3545 W. Fulton Blvd.

773-534-6755 www.alraby.org

Alaine Locke Charter School 3141 W. Jackson Blvd.

773-265-7230 www.alainlocke.org Grades: Prek-8

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Alfred Nobel Elementary School

Diondai Brown-Whitfield

4127 W. Hirsch St. 773-534-4365 www.nobel.cps.edu

Education activist and longtime Austin High volunteer

American Quality Schools 910 W. Van Buren Ste. 500 312-226-3355 www.aqs.org

Angel Wings Daycare Center, Inc 5365 W. North Ave. 773-745-0262

I’ve been volunteering change was going to hapat Austin High, my alma pen, I and a group of others mater, for 40 years. I was protested it. But when we realized the only way for the one who gave some of the school’s history to the us to have a voice is to work CPS board of directors. with the top as well as the bottom, that’s what The school was we did. named after HenBut it’s been a sacry W. Austin. I’ve rifice. It’s affected been working on my relationships at a research project on the high school The people who my home. My main for 25 years. I’m make up Austin reason for doing this, though, is to totally finishing up my books and some documen- serve God and when I help the young people, our comtaries.

I’m the consistent link be- munity is safer. When you tween the old Austin High help young people learn and the new Austin High. trades and get scholarships, I helped the school transi- you help them stay focused tion between the two. When on things other than the I first realized that this streets.

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Austin Business and Entreprenuership Academy 231 N. Pine 773-534-6316 Grades: 9-12 www.austinbusinessacademy.net

Austin Career Education Center

I’ve done a lot with the kids. Before they brought in a program for the homeless students, I would bring them toiletries, soap, diapers for their babies and things like that. I also got my own kids involved with the summer day camp.

I’ve worked with a lot of teachers over the years on programs such as asthma education and financial literacy. We created a black history program and Christmas programs.

This school is an extension of the community and its part of my life. It will always be part of my life. So I just do what I can to help it out.

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Schools 773-626-6988 www.austincareer.org

Austin Polytechnical Academy 231 N. Pine 773-534-6301 www.austinpolytech.org

CCA Academy 1231 S. Pulaski 773-762-2272 www.ccaacademy.org

Cameron Elementary School

Sunny and Gene is a love story set in Austin involving two infants who fall in discovered her niche. Her books set right here in Chicago and highlighting love in the hospital on the day that they were born. Over 20 years later their the WestSide are a refreshing change love is tested to the brink of destruction of pace. Billion Dollar Winner is the story of a community activist from West when a lawsuit involving a crime is filed Garfield Park who protests the newest and the secret is revealed. Can you guess the secret that over 90% of the lottery game only to end up winning black community is familiar with? the billion dollar prize. How does To pick up your copy of either book, contact the author someone who have never bought a at 773-330-6277. email: blacksidepress@gmail.com lottery ticket in her life come to possess She is available for book clubs, block club, church and community group meetings. that ticket?

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Dr. Bill’s Learning Center

5058 W. Jackson 773-638-6103 www.chicagojesuitacademy.org

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Ellington Elementary School 243 N. Parkside 773-534-6361 Grades: prek-8

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Schools Learn Excel Campus

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4319 W. Washington Blvd.

773-922-7800 www.legalprep.org

1900 W. Van Buren St. 312-850-7000 www.ccc.edu/colleges/malcolm-x

Lewis School of Excellence 1431 N. Leamington Ave. 773-534-3060 Grades: prek-8 www.lewis.auslchicago.org

Marine Math & Science Academy 1920 N. Hamlin Ave. 773-534-7818 www.marinemilitary.org

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2941 N. McVicker 773-534-3120 www.marylyonschool.com Grades: K-8

932 N. Central Ave. 773-534-6025 Grades: prek-8

Maternity BVM School 3647 W. North Ave. 773-227-1140 www.maternitybvmchicago.com

McNair School of Excellence

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4820 W. Walton 773-534-8980 Grades: prek-8 www.mcnair.auslchicago.org

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5101 W. Harrison St. 773-534-6250

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SERVICES: Primary Care Services (773) 854-5475 One of the best allies you can have for maintaining good health is a doctor who knows you and your medical history. At Loretto Hospital’s Ambulatory Care Clinic, our highly trained doctors and staff take the time to get to know each patient so that we can deliver the best individualized care and attention.

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Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (773) 854-5580 Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging (773) 854-5220 Laboratory (773) 854-5250 Outpatient Behavioral Health Center (773) 854-5290

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Schools Orr Academy High School 730 N. Pulaski Rd. 773-534-6500 www.orracademy.org Grades:9-12

773-722-4600 www.psmnow.com Grades: prek-12 (private)

-Elementary School 5545 W. Harrison St. 773-413-3090 www.platolearningacademy.org

Plato Learning Academy -Middle School

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116 N. Leclaire Ave. 773-673-5100 www.platolearningacademy.org

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Phoenix Military Academy 145 S. Campbell 773-534-7275 www.phoenixmilitary.org

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St. Paul Lutheran Church and School

Laura Ward Elementary School 646 N. Lawndale Ave. 773-534-6440

Prosser Career Academy

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846 N. Menard 773-378-6644 www.stpaulaustin.com Grades: k-8

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1850 N. Newland Avenue 773-534-3351

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Increase parent involvement in the schools and Increase parent involvement in the schools and empower raise children who are successful empower parents to raise childrenparents who aretosuccessful in school, and in life. in school, and in life.

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Schools Ucan AcademyTherapeutic Day School 3110 W. Grand Ave 773-722-3097 www.ucanchicago.org/academy

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Conservatory Family Bike Ride: From the Glass to the Park and Back

Meet-up begins 5pm. Bike ride departs 6:30pm Bring your own bike, all ages and riding levels welcome!

Golden Feather Productions: One Enchanted Night 5:30pm + 6:15pm Celebrate Earth Day with a children’s environmental-themed performance!

Garfield Dazzling Stars 5:30pm

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Chicago West Community Music Center Student Quartet 5:00pm Musicians performing in the Palm House

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Classical music performances 10am + 11am

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Nature learning activities throughout the Conservatory 12pm - 4pm Refreshments + performances in Horticulture Hall 1pm - 4pm • 1pm

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BUILD your future. BUILD your life.

BUILD is a positive youth development program for youth ages 6-24.

We provide various programs to engage young people after school, in school, and during the summer.

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312-743-1538 Operated by the South Austin Coalition Community Council.

Provides a fitness program, computer classes, library access, assistance with benefits eligibility and more to seniors residing in the 24th, 28th, 29th and 37th wards.

Catholic Charities Commodity Supplemental Food Program Nutrition Services for the Elderly 5125 W. Chicago Ave. 773-378-8760 www.catholiccharities.net USDA supplemental food and nutrition program administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services. Provides Chicago residents 60 or older with a monthly nutrition food package, and nutrition education.

Central Plaza Residential Care Home 321 N. Central Ave. 773-626-2300 Offers long term nursing facilities along with health, dental, dietary, therapeutic and social work services.

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Chicago Commons Home Care Services 4950 W. Thomas Adult Day Services 4349 W. Washington Main Office: 773-638-5600 www.chicagocommons.org

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arrelhouse Bonni” McKeown, the author of “West Side Blues Blog,” has played piano and written about blues music for 15 years She has led classes for young and old on how to make up their own blues tune.

She stayed on the West Side from 2004-05, then wrote articles on West Side Blues for Big City Blues Magazine and co-authored Stepson of the Blues, the autobiography of West Side Chicago blues singer and drummer Larry Hill Taylor (stepson of guitarist Eddie Taylor). www.stepsonoftheblues.com She co-produced Larry Taylor’s 2004 debut CD They Were in This House, reissued in 2011 by Wolf Records.

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773-261-3309 www.aufbl-org.doodlekit.com Addresses the physical, social, financial and spiritual needs of individuals within the community. Provides help with housing, employment, transportation, adult literacy, GED equivalency.

Austin Childcare Providers’ Network 5701 W. Division St. 773-379-7627 www.austinchildcareprovidersnet.org Educate and train childcare providers in underserved communities. Helps parents by supplying information on licensed child care in their area.

Austin Peoples Action Center 5125 W. Chicago Ave. 773-473-7270 www.apacsite.org We believe that if people get help and support through the crisis periods in their lives, adequate nutrition, medical care, education in all phases of daily living, job opportunities, career education opportunities and encouragement to participate in their community.

Center for Neighborhood Technology 2125 W. North Ave. 773-278-4800 www.cnt.org A nonprofit organization that helps residents take control of their energy costs by making their homes more energy efficient.

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Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition 30 E. Adams, Ste. 600 312-659-1520 www.chicagocitywideliteracy. org Helps Chicago’s Adult Education organizations secure resources and training so that underserved adult learners can become economically successful.

Chicago Commons Adult Education & Training Center Adult basic education, GED preparation, ESL, computer lab,

and job readiness skills 3441 W. Chicago Ave. Home Care: West Location 4950 W. Thomas St Adult Day Services: West Location 4349 W. Washington Blvd Chicago Main Office: 773-638-5600 www.chicagocommons.org For 119 years, Chicago Commons’ mission has been to partner with individuals, families, and communities to overcome poverty, discrimination, and isolation. We are a neighborhood-focused nonprofit dedicated to improving the well-being of thousands of children, adults, seniors, and families. Our programs are designed to provide the necessary tools to help strengthen skills and develop self-sufficiency.

ChildServ 4909 W. Division, Ste. 204 773-239-8775 www.childserv.org Focus on providing in-depth, communitybased programs to underserved children and their families, foster parents and other caregivers.

City of Chicago Community Service Center 10 S. Kedzie 312-746-5400 Community Service Centers are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. City residents who need assistance can drop in or schedule an appointment in advance.

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DFSS Community Service Centers help individuals and families in need access a wide range of resources from shelter, food and clothing to domestic violence assistance, job training/placement and services for the formerly incarcerated. \

Circle Family Healthcare Network 5002 W. Madison St. 773-379-1000 www.cfhcn.org Christian-based organization on Chicago’s West Side. Provides holistically-oriented medical, behavioral, social and educational services.

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Youth Institute 10 W. 35th St., 9th flr.

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Easter Seals/Head Start Early Head Start Progam 120 W. Madison St., Oak Park IL 708-434-2525 www.easterseals.com/chicago/ our-programs

Empowerment through Education and Exposure 5100 W. Harrison St. 773-473-4650 www.eeeyouth.org

Fathers Who Care, Inc Rev. Walter Jones, Executive Director 4540 W. Washington Blvd.

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God Breathed Ministries Minister Jane Connie McClendon 773-889-2767 Email: GodBreathed@outlook.com

Habilitative Systems, Inc. 415 S. Kilpatrick 773-261-2252 www.habilitative.org A services agency that provides community-based programs offered at care centers: Behavioral Health Services, Children and Family Services, Disability Management Services and Residential Services.

Introspect Youth Services 430 N. Cicero Ave. 773-287-2290 www.introspectyouth.org

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708-764-0000 Email: Bob@meadcomm.com www.meadcomm.com

4909 W. Division St., 5th floor 773-28706057 Legal and medical Advocacy 312-443-9603 Counseling and education www.rapevictimadvocates.org

501 N. Central Ave. 773-858-4453 www.sistasofthehood.com

Provides assistance to nonprofits in the areas of communication, foundation research and grant writing.

Neopolitan Lighthouse P.O. Box 24709, Chicago IL 60624 773-638-0228 www.neopolitanlighthouse.org A not-for-profit communitybased organization that provides comprehensive support services to victims of domestic violence and their children.

New Moms,Inc. 5317 W. Chicago Ave. 773-252-3253 www.newmomsinc.org

c/o 6216 N. Clark St. 773-334-8255 www.litworks.org

Program sends young moms (13-24) through a program that consists of a job training class, a paid internship, and permanent job search assistance.

Mission is to strengthen adult literacy, parent education, and workforce development programs by developing & providing innovative training and Knowledgesharing opportunities.

Northwestern Bluhm Legal Clinic-Children & Family Justice Center

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Loretto Hospital- Addiction Center 645 S. Central Ave. 773-854-5445 www.lorettohospital.org Provides substance abuse services.

Mary Crane Center 4006 W. Lake St. 773-242-2860 www.marycrane.org Comprehensive early childhood development support for families.

375 E. Chicago Ave. 312-503-8576 www.law.northwestern.edu/legalclinic

Prevail 848 Lake St. - Basement entrance behind First United Church 708-386-1946 www.prevailon.org Prevail’s compassionate volunteers provide emergency assistance and referrals for individuals and families facing crisis. Also, Prevail offers free job readiness training and money management counseling to help individuals work toward financial stability.

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Providing free legal and medical advocacy and counseling services for rape victims and their loved ones, 24 hour crisis response to area hospitals. Offices downtown, Austin and Stroger Hospital.

The Peace Corner Youth Center 5022 W. Madison St. 773-261-5330 www.thepeacecorner.org Provides a safe haven from gang violence & drug activity, an after school program for children, job training & placement for young adults, and GED classes. We are dedicated to empowering people.

Primo Center for Women & Children 4241 W. Washington Blvd.

773-722-0544 www.primocenter.org

Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC) 1500 N. Halsted 312-787-0208 www2.tasc.org TASC offers life-changing opportunities for people whose substance abuse or mental health problems have put them at risk for chronic involvement with the justice system. We place people into rehabilitative programs across Illinois and provide monitoring & recovery support.

Westside Holistic Family Services 4909 W. Division St. 773-921-8777 www.westsideholistic.com

Westside Ministers Coalition 5308 W. Chicago Ave. 773-291-2100 Community resource center

Primo Women’s Center; a transitional shelter for women and children; a day care program for clients only; and an after-school program.

St. Joseph Services 501 N. Central Ave. at Austin Community Center 1332 N. Massasoit Ave. at St. Angela School Additional locations in Humbolt Park and Avondale 773-796-5110 www.stjosephservices.org St. Joseph Services educates youth and adults creatively leveraging an extensive volunteer force and neighborhood collaborations to provide out-of-school programs, tutoring, sports, computer and literacy classes, and job readiness training.

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Youth Outreach Services, Inc. 5910 W. Division St. 773-777-7112 www.yos.org Helps youth find safe homes, stay in school and avoid substance abuse and gang involvement.

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Breaking Ground-APL Teaching Factory 3501 W. Fillmore St 773-265-1370 www.breakingground.net

Breakthrough Urban Ministries-Men’s Services 402 N. St. Louis Ave. 773-346-1785 www.breakthrough.org

Bridge 2 Freedom 130 N. Central Ave. 773-287-2627 www.bridge2freedom.org

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James Cox, 32, a Bronzeville welder at Dudek & Bock, welds parts together during his shift. (Below) Makalani Akinshiju programs a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) milling machine at the Austin Manufacturing Training Center, an adult-training program on the Austin High School Campus. Makalani completed the program earning five nationally-recognized credentials from the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS).

Business and Human Resources Center 4800 W. Chicago Ave 773-786-0249 www.healthauthority.org

Chicago Area Project

Catholic Charities of Chicago

Works to prevent and eradicate juvenile delinquency through development and support of affiliated local community self-help efforts in communities where the need is greatest.

721 N. LaSalle St 312-655-7500 www.catholiccharities.net

Chicago Legal Clinic Austin Circle Law Center 118 N. Central Ave. 773-854-1610 www.clclaw.org

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Expungement and sealing of all arrests that occured before a person’s 18th birthday and criminal charges filed against person in juvenille court.

National Alliance for the Empowerment of the Formerly Incarcerated: Re-Entry Center 5820 W. Chicago 773-921-1990 www.naefimentor.wix.com/naefi

Chicago Police Department, 3rd District- Sgt. Maudessie Jointer “Keepin’ it Real Program” 7040 S. Cottage Grove Ave. 312-747-8201 Program brings incarcerated individuals to speak at community groups and schools to discuss circumstances and consequences of incarceration. Free program but groups are asked to provide a meal for the incarcerated individuals.

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Recidivism Legal Assistance Foundation 120 S. LaSalle St #900 312-341-1070 www.lafchicago.org Providing free legal assistance for people living in poverty in Chicago and suburban Cook County.

M&D Youth Center Clifton “Booney” McFowler Jr. 4540 W. Washington 773-999-5717 Email: CliftonMcfowler@buildchicago.org Support group for formerly incarcerated individuals.

Safer Foundation 571 W. Jackson 312-922-2200 www.saferfoundation.org Dedicated to promoting successful re-entry and reducing

recidivism through employment, education and support services.

St. Leonard’s Ministries The Michael Barlow Center 2120 W. Warren Blvd.

312-226-6270 www.slministries.org/mbc-about Believing individuals want to lead productive and whole lives, St. Leonard’s Ministries provides a setting in which men and women recently released from prison can achieve such a life. Residents are provided with an array of program services designed to assist them as they make the transition to successful, independent living. During their stay at St. Leonard’s House, Grace House and St. Andrew’s Court, residents are helped to reassess value systems, to reorder priorities and to develop socially and legally acceptable patterns of behavior.

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Valerie Galvan, 38, a welder at Freedman Seating Company, located in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, shows off some of her work.

West Side Health Authority 5417 W. Division 773-378-1878 www.healthauthority.org/re-entry The CRESP, Community Re-Entry and Employment Services, also

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Rebuilding Lives...Opening Doors Opening new doors for formerly incarcerated men & women “To change your life, you have to change your environment and be willing to take on new experiences!

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OrientatiOn: 3 p.m. every Monday A program of St. Leonard’s Ministries providing education, training and employment services.

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