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1/25/2021

Happy New Year!

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Together we are making a difference! Thank you for your continued support during this pandemic. Your support made us thrive for our community during these unprecedented times.

Here is Claretian Associates Year in Review:
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​Our Program Outreach Coordinator, James Sims, at the time case manager for Communities Partnering for Peace (CP4P), graduated from Metropolitan Peace Academy and was awarded the Professionalism Award. To read more about his accomplishment click here.

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​Our Program Outreach Coordinator, James Sims, at the time case manager for Communities Partnering for Peace (CP4P), graduated from Metropolitan Peace Academy and was awarded the Professionalism Award. To read more about his accomplishment click here.

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When the State of Illinois went into a stay-at-home order because of COVID-19, many of our residents were left with food insecurity. In March, thanks to our partner, Urban Growers Collective, we provided our senior residents with fresh produce. In addition, during the summer and fall seasons, every Thursday, Urban Growers Collective and Chi-Fresh, provided the community with fresh produce boxes and warm meals to over 150 families.  

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​Thanks to United Way, the South Chicago Neighborhood Network, put together a non-perishable food pantry for senior residents at the root of the pandemic. Not only did they coordinate a food pantry, but also provided food gift cards from the local grocery store, 1st Choice, for senior residents, and community families.  To learn more click here.

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Throughout the year we promoted the 2020 Census through our social media platforms. Our Safe Passage program handed out Census material and helped community members with filling out the Census form.  To watch our Census community videos, click here. ​

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​Due to the pandemic many parents were emotionally overwhelmed with parental stress. Therefore, the South Chicago Neighborhood Network partnered with Metropolitan Family Services for virtual parent support groups.

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​We were selected 
by the Department of Housing and the COVID-19 Response Fund to assist families that were affected with the pandemic for food and rental assistance. We have been able to provide assistance to more than 150 families. 

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​The South Chicago Neighborhood Network and Advocate Aurora Health partnered to provide virtual support groups for many whom were experiencing grief and loss because of the pandemic. 

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During the summer thanks to our funder Allstate, we purchased bikes, so the youth from the UNITY Squad, CP4P outreach workers, and community members could participate in community bike rides three days a week. This not only promoted healthy behavior, but also a safe social distance summer activity. ​
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​In collaboration with the Chicago Department of Public Health, Build Chicago, CLOCC, and Lurie Children's Hospital, in order to have a socially distance Playstreets, every Thursday in July and August, we held “Get Fit Kit” giveaways in various locations in the community. The bags contained healthy activity summer novelties for children to have healthy summer play.  

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​The South Chicago Neighborhood Network, held their annual Trauma Informed Symposium virtually. Senator Robert Peters was the keynote speaker. For five days, community members came together virtually for a series of workshops, to better learn about trauma, empowerment, and resilience. To watch the workshops click here.  

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The UNITY Squad, our youth program, prepared care packages with cloth masks, hand sanitizers, and hard to find items because of the pandemic. The South Chicago Neighborhood Network distributed the care packages to over 250 families.

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Thanks to Lavin Family Foundation and Enchanted Backpack we distributed school supplies, clothing, and shoes to over 200 families from South Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods.  
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​In the Fall, our violence prevention and intervention program, Communities Partners for Peace (CP4P), expanded their boundaries to service the South Deering neighborhood, in addition to South Chicago and South Shore.



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  • Home
  • WHO WE ARE
    • Vision & Values
    • Board of Directors
    • Claretian Staff >
      • Careers At Claretian Associates
    • Major Supporters
    • In the News
    • The Chicago Prize
    • Blog
    • Blog En Español
    • COVID-19 Response
  • Affordable Housing
    • Housing Overview
    • Burley Apartments
    • Casa Kirk
    • Rehab South Chicago Apartments
    • South Chicago Senior Housing
    • Villa Guadalupe
    • We're Building
    • Apply for Housing
  • Programs & Services
    • Quality of Life Programs & Services
    • South Chicago Neighborhood Network (SCNN) >
      • UNITY Squad Job Application
      • Tech Corps Summer Job Application
      • UNITY Squad
      • Trauma Symposium 2022
      • Trauma Symposium 2021
      • Trauma Symposium 2020
    • Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P)
    • Safe Passage >
      • Safe Passage Job Opportunities
    • Villa Guadalupe Senior Services
    • Local Resources
  • SALUD Center
  • Newsletter
  • Donate
  • Volunteer
  • Calendar