ProgramsAdvocacy Breakfast
Earlier in the month Claretian Associates had an advocacy breakfast at the SALUD Center. Local dignitaries, and representatives from community organizations gathered to hear success stories and the work Claretian is doing in the neighborhood. Poster boards were displayed to present the impact of each program. CEO Angela Hurlock, Chief of Programs Tevonne Ellis, CP4P Program Manager James Sims and others spoke about violence prevention, housing and other work Claretian is doing in the community.  Domestic Violence Claretian Associates had a Domestic Violence Awareness presentation for Safe Passage and the community at the SALUD Center. Apna Ghar, and the Cook County Sheriff Department spoke on available resources they offer for those who are victims of domestic violence. Resource tables containing a variety of information were also available. Attendees shared their experiences, and offered each other support. South Chicago Truck or Treat
On Saturday, October 26th Claretian Associates, the South Chicago Neighborhood Network, Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P), Special Service Area #5 and other community organizations hosted a Truck-or-Treat in South Chicago. A truck-or- treat is similar to trick-or-treating, where decorated vehicles are gathered in a parking lot and children collect candy from the trucks. Children received candy bags with taffy apples and healthy boxed lunches. Families enjoyed an afternoon of face painting, food, music, a gaming truck, and more. Announcements Communities Partnering 4 Peace The next series of Light in the Night events will be November 27th, in the neighborhoods of South Chicago, South Shore, and South Deering. Each event will have food and clothing distributions. We hope to see you there!
If you have not joined the fitness center, take advantage of our memberships: Classic $14.99, Classic Plus One $25, and Classic Paid in Full $150. As a member you can take advantage our free Get Fit Class every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 11:00 AM. Interested in more challenging exercise classes? The fitness center offers Spin Class every Tuesday and Wednesday at 6:00 PM for $10 per class. Look for our Boot Camp class starting Saturday, November 2nd, at 10 AM for $10. For more information contact us at [email protected] SALUD Fitness Center Highlights Healthy Living Exercising five days a week has become a way of life for Earlene Kohn. About a year ago Earlene moved to the South Chicago Salud Center. “I was praying to get into the building because I knew there was a fitness center,” said Earlene. After joining the fitness center, she started exercising regularly with friends. Learn more about Earlene’s fitness journey here. Once Earlene joined the fitness, she joined the Get Fit class and met Health and Wellness Coordinator Maurice Garrett, who she now refers to as her son. Earlene saw Maurice instructing the class with seniors and wanted to join. “I said to myself, ‘I can do this.’ I love the class. It's challenging, it makes you feel strong, and you get to meet people,” said Earlene. One of the goals Earlene had in mind was to have a healthy heart. When her doctor visits Earlene, he will listen to her heart and says her heartbeat is strong. Her doctor encourages her to exercise and is proud of her for exercising four to five days a week. The exercise class has helped her with her other goal of losing weight. According to Earlene, the fitness center is important to the seniors because of their age, health, and staying mobile. “Everybody in the fitness center is serious about their weight and health because we are getting older. When you get older exercise helps you a lot because seniors don’t get out as much,” said Earlene. Since joining the fitness center, she convinced four other seniors to join. Earlene’s fitness routine consists of exercising on each of the cardio and weight room machines and afterwards enjoying the company of her friends while participating in the Get Fit class. “I just enjoy the gym, it gives you something to look forward to instead of sitting in the house,” said Earlene. Exercising is a new lifestyle for Earlene because the most exercise she would do was walking. She would walk anywhere instead of riding public transportation. Earlene has tried the spin class and boot camp several times. “If any class comes to the fitness center, I’m going to participate because I like exercising,” said Earlene. Earlene is looking forward to more fitness equipment. Since becoming a member, she is the spearhead of celebrating and coordinating birthdays in the fitness center. They celebrate either in her apartment or in the fitness center. “We call each other a family, we call and text each other,” said Earlene. Earlene is grateful for the fitness center, and to Maurice, for his support and dedication to the seniors. Staff Highlights New Hires Claretian Associates welcomes new Resident Services Manager, Traci Darling, who will serve individuals living in Claretian Associates properties and oversee the resident service department. For approximately 20 years, Traci has worked in both property management and the real estate field. After seeing the neglect of seniors and the needs they have, Traci decided to transition into the social service field. “As I saw my parents getting older, it kind of touched me, and it made me more aware of the needs of seniors. Therefore, I decided to go in the rim of social services,” said Traci. Since then, her role in the social services environment has been fulfilling. “I love interacting with the seniors. I want them to have the best happiest life possible,” said Traci. Traci is also looking forward to working with multifamily residents. Traci hopes to engage with the multi families and to understand their needs along with ensuring seniors have the necessities they need to live a good independent life. Traci is looking forward to being a part of the resident service team and hopes to have a positive impact with her positive energy and motivating and encouraging spirit.  Safe Passage Claretian Associates thanks Community Watcher Petra Villareal, for her 12 years of commitment to Claretian and the Safe Passage Program. Petra is retiring and will be moving to Florida with her family. She began in 2015 and was later promoted to Base Operator. Claretians wishes Petra well in her retirement.  CEO Angela Hurlock Inducted into a Global Organization Claretian Associates CEO Angela Hurlock was recently inducted in Lambda Alpha International, a global organization that is made up of professional individuals who work in diverse fields related to land economics. “I’m honored to be inducted into Lambda Alpha International. I’m looking forward to being able to meet lots of other individuals in the land of economics space and represent our communities that desperately need investment,” said Angela. Claretians congratulates Angela on another outstanding accomplishment.
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