 Claretian Associates Receives $2 Million Award Claretian Associates is the recipient of a $2 million gift from the Yield Giving Open Call. Claretian was selected from over 6,300 applications in the United States. The gift will help Claretian further its mission of affordable housing and services to South Chicago and surrounding communities. "The donation from MacKenzie Scott is a blessing that we consider to be something extraordinary. It shows an understanding of the need for unrestricted funding for organizations like ours. With this donation, we will be able to serve more families, help our community be healthier, and increase the quality of life,” said CEO Angela Hurlock. Read more about the award here. ProgramsYouth Summer Programming Claretian Associates will be hosting One Summer Chicago, summer youth employment, for the seventh year! Youth can apply for UNITY Squad or Tech Corps. There are a total of 70 spots, 20 for UNITY Squad and 50 for Tech Corps.
This will be the seventh year UNITY Squad offers summer programming. Each year the youth learn life skills. The program teaches them how to team build, problem solve, budget money, and more. In partnership with Yoga Care, youth will participate in yoga lessons once a week. To assist and facilitate the program, we are seeking to hire three positions. View job descriptions here. Youth can also apply for Tech Corps, “Tech Corp can open doors to entrepreneurship; youth will meet with business owners and create mock websites for their business,” said Program Manager Tiarra Owens. Youth will learn computer languages like HTML, Java Script, and how to create a website. Both programs will complete the One Summer Chicago curriculum, My Chi My City, online. Youth complete learning modules focused on leadership development, civic engagement, and more. Youth earn badges when completing the learning modules. The badges help youth advance with future summer employment. For more information contact Program Manager Tiarra Owens at tiarrao@claretianassocites.org Business Cohort At The SALUD Center
Claretian Associates is hosting a 12-week business cohort at the SALUD Center. Sunshine Enterprises is an Empowering Black Futures (EBF) partner and Claretian is working in collaboration to promote small businesses in South Chicago. The cohort is designed to help small businesses with branding, budgeting, creating business plans, and more. Most recently a simulation was held that presented to participants a unique environment where they gain hands-on experience running a business. For more information contact EBF Coordinator Monique Thurman at [email protected]  Black Health Matters Fair Claretian Associates, the South Chicago Neighborhood Network, and Communities Partnering 4 Peace hosted a Black Health Matters Fair at the SALUD Center. The fair was a celebration for Black History Month that included a band of drummers, food, and health resources.  The Black Health Matters Fair began with an African opening ceremony by the 63rd Street Drummers. “Residents absolutely loved it. They were dressed in their African attire and enjoyed themselves,” said Resident Service Manager Wendy Steward. The event had a mental health component to it. A speaker from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Door presented on the importance of mental health. “It was important to us that people understand why we were hosting the fair. A lot of times people do not recognize mental health or trauma issues. We got a speaker that was relatable, to present on health disparities in the Black and Brown community,” said Program Manager Tiarra Ownes. The rest of the afternoon was spent listening to spoken word poetry by the CP4P team and enjoying music and dinner. Community members were able to explore the different health vendors, like the University of Illinois at Urban Urbana-Champaign Extension Program, Chicago Family Health Center, Family Rescue, and more.  Safe Passage Welcomes a New School Claretian Associates welcomes Ninos Heros Elementary School to the Safe Passage program. Ninos is located at 8344 S Commercial Ave. Claretian is excited to see the program growing, making it the seventh school for the program. Safe Passage is an initiative that Chicago Public Schools started to provide a safe path for children walking to school. Light in the Night
Communities Partnering 4 Peace collaborated with Lost Boyz to host Light in the Night. The event was held at the Lost Boyz location, 1818 E 71st Street. Participants received hygiene bags with a Gatorade water bottle, toothbrush, and other toiletries. Participants enjoyed entertainment with a pony, music, and a warm meal.  Seniors With Spring around the corner, the South Chicago SALUD Center senior residents will begin gardening in April. Master Gardner Gregory Bratton, a South Chicago community member, will host a workshop for seniors on how to become involved in gardening. On the residential side of the SALUD Center, the seniors have access to garden beds where seniors and youth from UNITY Squad have gardened together. Announcements Communities Partnering 4 Peace The next series of Light in the Night events will be April 24th – April 25th from 4pm-5pm in South Shore, South Chicago, and South Deering. This will be the first Light in the Night outdoor series of the year. Each event will have music, food, games for kids, and resources.
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