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Claretian Associates Case Manager James Sims Awarded at Metropolitan Peace Academy Graduation

1/21/2020

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Our case manager James Sims was awarded the Professionalism Award at the Metropolitan Peace Academy graduation. Sims was awarded because not only was he a Metropolitan Peace Academy student but also a college student, and Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) Case Manager. “I feel great because I was able to achieve something,” said Sims.

Metropolitan Peace Academy is an 18-week training program for professionals already in the field of outreach work. The program teaches multiple disciplines and best practices to outreach workers, so they can better implement violence prevention/intervention to Chicago neighborhoods.

Sims along with Marlon Buggs, Supervisor of CP4P, graduated from the academy. Former cohorts from the academy were also present for the graduation.
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“It caught me off guard. I didn't know I was getting an award. Since it was a surprise it felt good,” said Sims. His family was also there for his achievement and Sims was proud he could share this experience with them. “They were proud to see this because they are there with me every day and got to see me accomplish one of my goals,” said Sims.
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CP4P Case Manager James Sims awarded the Professionalism Award.
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Claretian Associates Staff Left to Right: Director of Programs Tevonne Ellis, Safety Program Manager April Morris, CP4P Supervisor Marlon Buggs,Youth Coordinator Tiarra Owens, CP4P Case Manager James Sims, Program Coordinator for Safe Passage Michelle Thomas,  Accounts Payable Lakeshia Winners.
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CP4P Cohort 4 with their graduation certificates. 
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Happy New Year from Claretian Associates!

1/8/2020

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Thanks for making this year amazing!
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We wanted to take a moment to let you know that because of your continued support we were able to achieve a great deal of accomplishments in 2019.

Here is Claretian Associates Year in Review:


​We were named one of six finalists for the Chicago Prize of Pritzker Traubert Foundation. We are now advancing to the next step of being awarded the $10 Million Chicago Prize. To learn more, read our press release here. 
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​​In the spring of 2019, we became a new outreach organization for the violence intervention program Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P). In 2020, we will be able to expand our boundaries to service South Chicago and South Shore.




​Our Executive Director, Angela Hurlock was nominated by Mayor Lightfoot, to be the Board Chair of Chicago Housing Authority. Here is a link to the official press release.
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​In September, the South Chicago Neighborhood Network held their annual Trauma Informed Symposium. Community residents came together to better understand how trauma affects individuals and communities.  




​Our Project Manager Jasmine Gunn, was chosen to be a part of the new taskforce for the Chicago Department of Housing. She will be working with other developers on updating the city's Affordable Requirements Ordinance. Read more about the taskforce here.
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​We were awarded the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund for the redevelopment of the SALUD Center, formally the South Chicago YMCA.  Learn about our SALUD project here. 



​We hosted a youth leadership program, UNITY Squad, made possible by One Summer Chicago. We employed 24 youth who were focused on developing leadership, civic engagement, becoming trauma informed, and workforce preparedness. 
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​We also hosted MAPSCorps as a part of After School Matters. We employed 16 youth from the community that were able to explore South Chicago, do research and completed map assets of the community. 



​During the summer, we organized our annual Play Streets and Hoops in the Hood events. We shut down high crime streets in South Chicago, so parents and children can enjoy a variety of outdoor summer activities.
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We look forward to continuing to serve the South Chicago Community in 2020 and the years to come. To continue to follow our work, make sure to follow us on Facebook & Twitter
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