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Erie House’s Board President, Nicolas Guzman, Recognized by Crain’s
A heartfelt congratulations to our Board President, Nicolas “Nick” Guzman, for being featured as one of Crain’s 2021 Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders! For over 10 years, Nick has served on the Erie House Board in a variety of capacities from finance and fundraising committees to executive committees, and currently as the Board President. But his…
Read MoreBack to School Supplies and Backpack Donation Drive
Erie House kids need help preparing to go back to school this fall. Help us collect backpacks and school supplies for the nearly 300 kids in our programs. Here’s how you can help: Donate a backpack with school supplies for kids ages 5-17. School supplies needed include: notebooks 2-pocket folders #2 pencils crayons markers glue sticks…
Read MoreIllinois Latino Agenda (ILA): A Call for Justice and Reform in Memory of Adam Toledo
On March 29, 2021, 13-year-old Adam Toledo was shot and killed by a Chicago police officer. Since the shooting, there have been different narratives formed of who Adam Toledo was. Various media have made allegations saying he was a gang member, had a negligent mother, and possessed a gun. The Illinois Latino Agenda urges all…
Read MoreInvest in the Early Childhood Workforce through a Community College Baccalaureate Program
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the essentiality of early childhood education and child care like never before. Our state’s economic recovery depends on enabling and supporting more people to go back to work—especially women—and that can only happen when we make meaningful investments in the people that care for our children. Right now, Illinois has…
Read MoreProtect The Inalienable Right To Vote – And Our Democracy
Scores of Americans of all races and nationalities have relentlessly fought for years – and even died – to protect our right to vote. As a unified collective of nonprofit organizations, partners and affiliates nationwide, we firmly believe that every American’s vote is their voice. Any attempts to undermine voters’ access to the ballot box are contrary…
Read MoreErie House receives donation of 30,000 surgical masks from the American Medical Association and Project N95
Last week, Erie House received an incredible and sizable donation of 30,000 quality-certified surgical masks through the American Medical Association’s (AMA) collaboration with Project N95, a not-for-profit national clearinghouse for PPE. Through this partnership, Erie House and other community organizations have received generous donations of ASTM-rated surgical masks to distribute to our community and help those hardest hit by…
Read MoreBetter Media: Erie Neighborhood House, A Bedrock Organization for Chicago’s Immigrant Community, Marks 150 Years of High-Impact Service
Read this article at Better.net. Erie Neighborhood House, the oldest operating settlement house in Chicago, has seen plenty of change in its time — but its essential support and services have remained a constant upon which Chicago’s immigrant community can rely. Since 1870, the nonprofit has worked to provide the comprehensive aid which immigrant and…
Read MoreEarly Childhood Team Builds Community and Continues to Support Families While Looking to the Future
At Erie House, our NAEYC-accredited, full-day early childhood education program provides a safe, nurturing space for children ages 2-5, supporting working parents in the process. Our child-centered curriculum develops crucial kindergarten-readiness skills, with 97% of our 5-year olds meeting literacy expectations. Our classroom teachers also collaborate with a clinical psychologist and family workers to foster cognitive, socio-emotional and physical well-being for…
Read MoreWorkforce Development Connects Participants to Experience and Remote Job Opportunities
In our Workforce Development program, we equip adults with the skills, tools, and knowledge they need to earn a living wage and become leaders in the high-demand fields of healthcare, manufacturing, and more. And even though there is a great deal of uncertainly during these times — particularly around work — we’re still here to…
Read MoreProyecto Cuídate Provides Remote Trauma-Informed Counseling and Supportive Groups for our Community through COVID-19
In our Proyecto Cuídate community wellness and safety programs, we help individuals and families heal following trauma. Through counseling, case management, support services, and restorative practices, we build stronger, healthier families and communities. In the midst of a pandemic with devastating effects on already at-risk communities, these services are critically important. So, the Proyecto Cuídate team…
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