The Great Outdoors: Erie Goes Camping!
24 agosto 2010
On Monday, August 16, 2010 over 150 kids, teen helpers, staff and parents embarked on a week long excursion traveling to Sheridan, Illinois to enjoy the great outdoors. For many of the 5-12 year old children participating, this was their first time outside of the city and away from the constant bustling of cars and block after block of enormous office buildings and two story apartments. Instead of being confined to their backyards or the nearest neighborhood park, they were able to hike for hours in the extensive campground, enjoy arts and crafts, try out their hand at archery, go swimming or even tie dye. Continúa leyendo »
Erie Succeeds Yet Again: Reaches $20,000 Goal
24 agosto 2010
In August of 2009, the Circle of Service Foundation awarded Erie Neighborhood House a $20,000 challenge grant for our Technology Promoters program. A challenge grant differs from other grants in that the organization must first raise a certain amount of money, which is then matched. In this instance, for every $1 of donations Erie received from new private donors and current donors specifically in support of Tech Promoters, Circle of Service awarded $1. We are proud to announce that we have reached our goal of raising $20,000 and were also awarded another $20,000 from the Circle of Service Foundation! Thank you Circle of Service and to all those who donated! Continúa leyendo »
Help Erie Earn $20,000 for Tech Promoters!
30 julio 2010
Last August, the Circle of Service Foundation awarded Erie House a $20,000 challenge grant for our Technology Promoters program. For every $1 of donations we receive from new private donors and current donors specifically in support of Tech Promoters, Circle of Service will award $1. To date, we have raised $19,555. We need to raise only $445 more by Sunday, August 1st to receive our full $20,000 challenge grant. YOU CAN HELP! Continúa leyendo »
Erie “Gets the Job Done”: Youth Engagement and Employment through YOU
26 julio 2010
On Friday, July 16th Mayor Daley held a press conference at the Erie Neighborhood House focusing on the importance of youth summer employment. He announced that the city will receive $11 million in economic stimulus money to provide more summer jobs for low-income youth. Mayor Daley says the funding will support 2,300 job opportunities for people between the ages of 16 and 24. The young people that will be placed in the jobs will come from a waiting list of applicants who are eligible under the Federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program. Jobs will be provided by City agencies, private businesses, and non-profit partners, including the Erie Neighborhood House. Continúa leyendo »
TEAM: An Inspiration To The Community
12 julio 2010
Erie Neighborhood House is well known in the community for the broad range of programs they offer to youth and parents. One such program is Erie’s Youth Options Unlimited (YOU) program, which inspires and challenges over 270 youth annually, ages 12-18, to prepare for their future, become active in their communities and to grow academically and personally. YOU’s Tutoring to Educate for Aims and Motivation (TEAM) program in partnership with The Northern Trust Company has been empowering youth since 1984 by pairing students from 7th grade to high school with Chicago professionals serving as volunteer mentors. TEAM continues to grow steadily and this school year 120 mentors were matched with 120 youth. Continúa leyendo »
"Old-line factory workers wake up to high-tech future" -Medill Reports
10 junio 2010
Fernando Camacho finds math-rounding concepts difficult. “It is kind of hard doing math after so many years,” said the 42-year-old Chicago resident who spent 15 years working in the manufacturing industry. But he has no choice if he wants a job in today's more advanced factories. Camacho and other jobless factory workers are heading back to school, and taking advantage of federal dollars from the Workforce Investment Act, to get the new skills they need to be competitive. “They (employers) were bringing in new technologies and machines,” he said. “I can’t work on those machines unless I learn math here.” “Here” is Erie Neighborhood House, a West Side non-profit that is providing training and education in basic math and language to immigrants, free of charge, with federal funds. Continúa leyendo »
Erie Associates Board 3rd Annual Goose Island Fundraiser: A Huge Success!
17 junio 2010
The 3rd Annual Erie Neighborhood House Associates Board Goose Island Fundraiser was a huge success raising over $5,000 for Youth Options Unlimited (YOU), Erie's youth department. This was made possible by the over 300 people in attendance! YOU inspires and empowers teens to strive for success. Their expanded learning prgrams include Dance, Science, Visionaries, Computer Classes, Youth Council, CHAT, Soccer, Basketball, Divas, Heroes, Book Clubs, Math Workshops, ACT workshops and Field Trips. Continúa leyendo »
Erie House and Hispanic Housing Development Corporation both named in Hispanic Business Magazine's Top 25 Hispanic Nonprofits in the Country!
7 junio 2010
Leadership does not have a generation gap in the Roldan Family! Erie Neighborhoood House, headed by Executive Director, Celena Roldan, and Hispanic Housing Development Corporation, headed by President/CEO Hipolito "Paul" Roldan, both made the 2010 list of the Top 25 Hispanic Nonprofits in the country in the May issue of Hispanic Business Magazine. Continúa leyendo »
Take Action Now: Call Your Legislators!
21 mayo 2010
The Illinois General Assembly is poised to return to Springfield next week. With only a few days left before legislators go back to work, the Responsible Budget Coalition needs you to deliver a message to lawmakers: Oppose a budget plan based on gimmicks, massive borrowing and painful cuts to schools and other vital services. Go back and do the job right - pass a responsible budget with adequate revenue. The alternative is unacceptable. Continúa leyendo »
"Responsible Budget Coalition Calls For 'Leadership, Not Politics'"-Progress Illinois
19 mayo 2010
Leaders from the Responsible Budget Coalition reminded lawmakers yesterday that citizens are not satisfied with the stop-gap budget proposals that are being discussed in Springfield. The budget that passed the Illinois State Senate in early May is pretty ugly. It relies way too heavily on borrowing, fails to pay the state's enormous backlog of bills owed to providers (which will grow to $6 billion by the end of the fiscal year), and leaves in place the state's unfair and inefficient tax structure. Continúa leyendo »
Why Nature Is Good For Us
21 mayo 2010
“Urban Greening Resources”, a guide prepared by Dr. Patricia Novick, Director of Health Programs at Erie Neighborhood House with support from The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, is an in-depth discussion of the positive effects of green space on the well being of individuals and society. The term “green space” can encompass everything from a planned community-built garden to a small open gathering space with a few trees. Research has found that men and women of all ages are attracted to green space areas; leading to a stronger sense of community. Continúa leyendo »
Check Out Erie's Executive Director, Celena Roldan on Comcast Newsmakers This Week!
5 mayo 2010
Erie's Executive Director, Celena Roldan will be featured all this week on Comcast Newsmakers CNN Headline News (check your local listings for channel) at :25 and :55 past the hour! Celena discusses this year's 140th Anniversary of Erie House and important information on how the public can help advocate to stop the proposed Illinois state budget cuts that will affect thousands of working families. Continúa leyendo »
Erie's Future of Promise Annual Awards Dinner Was a Huge Success!
30 abril 2010
On Tuesday, April 13th over 400 people attended Erie's Future of Promise Annual Awards Dinner, which celebrated Erie's 140th Anniversary of serving working families in the West Town, Humboldt Park and Little Village communities. The highlights of the evening included Mayor Daley accepting the Community Leader Award, Bank of America receiving the Corporate Partner Award and the Chicago Community Trust accepting the Distinguished Grantor Award. A special tribute was also given to Erie's past four Executive Directors, Esther Nieves, Merri Ex, Rafael Ravelo and Ric Estrada. Continúa leyendo »
