New Arrivals to Chicago Panel Discussion Wrap-up
Thanks to everyone who joined us January 23 for our first ever DEA panel discussion!
WJW's Dialogue, Education, and Activism Committee organized the panel in conjunction with the Illinois Housing Council and AIA Chicago. Special thanks to our panelists Lore Baker, Michael Banghart, Tramaine Martin, and Tina Rounds. A recording of the discussion is available here.
In the live chat, participants asked for information about how to donate to the panelists' and sponsor organizations. See below for more info!
Association for Individual Development (AID)
AID provides social services in the greater Fox Valley area and other western Chicagoland suburban counties. People served: individuals with developmental, intellectual, physical and/or mental health challenges, those in crisis situations, and those at risk. Vital, life-enriching services that promote the highest level of independence and community immersion include: autism programs; permanent supportive housing; in-home support; developmental and vocational training; job placement and on-the-job coaching services; crisis intervention; victims services; mental health treatment; behavioral intervention; health and wellness; community education; and advocacy.
AID accepts donations and has a wishlist of items for the communities it serves. Volunteer info can be found here.
BEDS Plus
BEDS Plus is a leading, fiscally sound provider of HUD programming including evidence-based Emergency, Interim Housing, Transitional Housing, and Supportive Housing services.
Ways You Can Help - this page has info on donating, volunteering, and helping the organization fundraise.
Tina Rounds, CEO of BEDS Plus, mentioned in the discussion that social services nonprofits are often seeking individuals to serve on their boards, so that would be another great way to support and get involved!
Marillac St. Vincent Family Services
Marillac operates a Food Security Program, Support Services, Workforce Development, Community Education, and Senior Services, and much more.
Donate here. Upcoming fundraising events are listed here.
Renaissance Social Services
Renaissance provides innovative solutions to homelessness through behavioral health, street outreach, prevention, diversion, short- and long-term supportive housing, and senior services.
Donation and volunteering info here.
The Resurrection Project
TRP assists communities with financial wellness, affordable housing, leadership development and civic engagement, and immigration. Information about donating and other ways to get involved here.
