the ngozi harris community resources newsletter #12 june 28, 2012

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The Ngozi Harris Community Resources Newsletter

June 28, 2012

Workshops/Information

Own Your Values and Financial FutureDate: July 5, 2012 Time: 11:00am-1:00pmLocation: Heartland Alliance, 4411 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, IL

We spend money differently based on our priorities and values. This group will help youdiscover how your values impact spending and savings habits. Workshop is free and open to

public. RSVP at least two days in advance to Abby at 773-336-6067.

Family Day: Bright Lights, Big CityDate: July 7, 2012 Time: 1:00pmLocation: Smart Museum of Art, 5550 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL

Drop by and join in the family activities at the Smart on the first Saturday of the month! ThisSaturday, learn to create pastel paintings inspired by the Museums collection and landscapeand portraits. Find out how to use light and dark colors to create works of art that evokebrightness and shadow. All ages welcome. Activities are designed for children 4-12. Childrenmust be accompanied by an adult at all times. For more information, call 773-702-2351.

Make Every Cent CountDate: July 9, 2012 Time: 6:00pm-8:00pmLocation: Heartland Alliance Los Vechos, 4250 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL

Well walk through the process of creating a realistic spending plan, organization and keepingup with your bills. Workshop is free and open to public. RSVP at least two days in advance toAbby at 773-336-6067.

Family Day: Bright Lights, Big CityDate: July 7, 2012 Time: 1:00pmLocation: Smart Museum of Art, 5550 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL

Drop by and join in the family activities at the Smart on the first Saturday of the month! This

Saturday, learn to create pastel paintings inspired by the Museums collection and landscapeand portraits. Find out how to use light and dark colors to create works of art that evokebrightness and shadow. All ages welcome. Activities are designed for children 4-12. Childrenmust be accompanied by an adult at all times. For more information, call 773-702-2351.


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Build Healthy Relationships Around MoneyDate: July 10, 2012 Time: 5:30 pm-7:30pmLocation: Heartland Alliance, 1515 E. Hyde Park Boulevard, Chicago, IL

Explore how your relationships influence your finances in this group. Tips and techniques fortalking and dealing with family, friends and your finances will be covered. Workshop is freeand open to public. RSVP at least two days in advance to Kimberly at 773-336-6033.

100,000 Jobs Mission Hiring Events

Date: July 12, 2012 Time: 9am-2pmLocation: University of Illinois at Chicago, UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL

In Collaboration with Illinois Department of Employment Security, Illinois Department ofVeterans Affairs and University of Illinois at Chicago, 100,000 Jobs Mission will host a job fairfor transitioning military members, veterans and military spouses. Meet with companiesincluding ACADEMI, AT&T, Caterpillar Inc., Cisco, Cushman & Wakefield, UnitedHealth Group,McDonalds Corporation, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and more. For more information, visit100000jobsmission.com or contact Sean Gillispie, Recruiting Officer, JPMorgan Chase at 904-462-1260.

Secure Your MoneyDate: July 12, 2012 Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Heartland Alliance, 400 W 76th

Street, Suite 110, Chicago, IL

This group will cover the pros and cons of using a bank, credit union or currency exchange.Well review commonly used banking terms and practice skills such as writing a check andbalancing your checkbook. Workshop is free and open to public. RSVP at least two days inadvance to Larry at 773-358-3850.

The Power of One Fair & Food DriveDate: July 14, 2012 Time: 10:00am-3:00pmLocation: Haas Park, 2402 North Washtenaw Ave, Near Fullerton & Washtenaw)

32,000 pounds of food and toiletry items distributed, job/health fair, childrens activities, livemusic will be held at this event. To receive free food donations and other items, you must

complete and return an application by July 3rd

. They are available at: Storehouse, 2500 N.Talman, Chicago, IL (www.storehousechicago.org); Hermosa Community Outreach Church,1701 N. Tripp Ave, Chicago, IL (www.hermosacc.net (English) and www.hermosacc.org(Spanish)); and Liberty Bank, 2392 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL). For more informationabout the event, visit www.storehousechicago.org, or email [email protected] orcall 773-853-2048.
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El Valor/NLU MBA Information Session-Little Village (COHORT #9)Date: July 17, 2012 Time: 6:00pm-8:00pmLocation: El Valors Carlos Cantu Children & Family Center, 2434 S. Kildare, Chicago, IL

The El Valor/National Louis University partnership for the Masters in Business Administration ispart of our Leadership through Education program which has one of its goals to increase thenumber of qualified, culturally and linguistically skilled personnel in positions of leadership,

especially individuals who can identify with the Latino and other traditionallyunderrepresented communities. To attend the information session, please contact CarmenMartinez [email protected] or 312-492-5938. MBA courses in Little Village will begin inSeptember 11, 2012. The program covers subjects related to becoming an effective managerand leader. All classes will be he at E and El Valor Carlos Cantu Children & Family Center on

Tuesday nights. The cohort starts together and finishes together.

2012 EXPO for People with DisabilitiesDate: July 19, 2012 Time: 10:00am-5:00pmLocation: Navy Pier, Festival Hall A

Free and Open to the public. This event is a chance for disability organizations, governmentservices, products, sports, recreation and raffle prizes to show the public what they have to

offer. To learn more, call 311 or visitwww.cityofchicago.org/mopd .

Back to School Health FairDate: July 28, 2012 Time: 10:00am-3:00pmLocation: Malcolm X College, 1900 West Jackson, Chicago, IL

Free Snacks! Free Immunizations! Bring each childs immunization record to the Fair. FreeBack to School Exams and Sports Physicals! Dental, Hearing & Vision Exams! Back to SchoolGive-A-Ways! School Supplies! Fun Games! Special Prizes! Dance Contest! For moreinformation, contact Sharon Gates at 312-942-3670.

Community Resources

RSOC Job Readiness Training Seminar provides an Employment Readiness TrainingCourse that is intensive training class. It emphasizes the necessary skills and proper attitudesneeded to obtain employment. Students learn how to follow instructions, accept criticism,undertake group efforts, dress and speak appropriately for the workplace, conduct successful

job searches with the guidance of our job developers. This is a 5 week course. It will be heldbeginning July 16 at 4749 Lincoln Mall Drive in Matteson, IL in the Lower Level ConferenceRoom, For more information, please contact 708-248-5777 or [email protected]. Seating is limited.
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Jewish Vocational Service will be providing free Home Health Aide Training & Job PlacementAssistance. The next class will be starting on July 9. Intake will be held at Westside HolisticFamily Services (4909 W. Division St., Chicago, IL). Candidates must be 18 years old. Therewill be a criminal background check. Mandatory reading and math assessment will beconducted. All clients must bring their social security card, birth certificate, DriversLicense/State ID, high school diploma/GED and proof of income (SNAP, TANF, 2151, 403 MANGclients are eligible). If you are interested, please have them call the recruitment line, 773-287-1712 to schedule an intake appointment.

Maryville Crisis Nursery hosts a Baby Talk Class for parents and children 3 years and

under. Come play, share and have questions answered. Topics and dates for the comingmonths are July 18, 2012-Goodnight Toddler; August 15, 2012-School Readiness; andSeptember 19, 2012-Daily Schedules. Dinner is offered afterwards. The times of the eventsare 5pm-6pm. Must RSVP at 773-205-3637 no later than 12pm on day of class. Sorry, class willclose 15 min after scheduled start time. Classes are held at 4015 N. Oak Park Avenue,Building B, Chicago, IL.

The Howard Area Employment Resource Center (www.howardarea.org) is offering FREEcomputer classes. Classes are Monday Thursday, 9am 11:30am @ 1623 W Howard StreetChicago, IL 60626 (773) 262-3515. Introduction to Computers/Word/Internet will be coveredthe week of July 2nd 5th. Resume Writing/Job Search/Job Application will be covered the weekof July 9th 12th. Introduction to Social Media for Employment will be covered the week of July16th July 19th. Introduction to Word 2010 will be covered the week of July 23rd July 26th.Introduction to Excel 2010 will be covered the week of July 30th August2nd. If you havequestions feel free to call.

Job Leads

Renaissance Park South is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Housekeepers.Must have 2 years of experience. Apply Monday Friday, 10am 4pm @ 10935 S HalstedChicago, IL

HMSHost is hiring Cooks and Food Preparers to work at terminals in OHare Airport. Applyonline: www.hmshost.com

Avis Budget Group is hiring Part-Time Dispatchers. This exciting position will interface dailywith rental operations managers and fleet managers to ensure proper identification andmovement of rental car fleet. Must submit to a drug screen and background check. Must havea valid state issued drivers license. Apply in person Monday Friday, 9am 3pm @ 10000Bessie Coleman Drive Chicago, IL 60666 Phone 773-825-4681

Flying Food Group is hiring for several positions at OHare Airport. Apply in person Monday Friday, 9am 1pm @ 4330 Trans World Rd Schiller Park, IL
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Midwest Laminating is looking for experienced Machine Operators and Maintenancemechanic for Laminators, Coaters, Sheeters, Slitter/ Rewinders, Paper Cutters and PaperHandling Equipment.. We are also looking for an Industrial Maintenance person familiar withindustrial machinery. Must be Responsible and Hardworking. Must be able to pass a drug test.Must have transportation. This is a day shift position. Apply Monday Friday, 8am 4pm @12650 S Laramie Ave Alsip IL 60803

Powell Electrical Systems/Delta Unibus Corp Manufacturing Hiring Event.Saturday, July 17th. 9am 1pm @ 515 Railroad Ave. Northlake, IL 60164. Minimum of highschool diploma or GED and 1 year of relevant manufacturing experience or equivalent

combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience. Must be able to work 2nd

shift & weekends. Bring an updated resume, state issued ID, and social security card.

Free Events for the Family

Family Nights

Family Night at Southside YMCA is open and free to all South Side and Wabash members, theirguests and the community. Join them in the pool, catch a healthy lifestyle workshop ordemonstration and/or challenge each other in a game of checkers or monopoly or in a game ofbasketball. Dates are: June 15, July 20 and August 17. Time: 7pm-9pm.

Museum Free Days

Kraft Free Family Night at Chicago Childrens Museum is every Thursday. Groups of 15 ormore must book ahead. Have a group of 35 people or more? Free Transportation is availablefor 501(c)3 non-profit community-based organizations serving low-income families. Email themuseum [email protected] or call at 312-464-7715 to register yourgroup today!

Inspirational Quote

It is never too late to be what you might have been. ~George Eliot

Most folks are about as happy as they make their minds up to be. ~Abraham Lincoln

Treat people as if they were what they should be and you help them become what they are capable of becoming. ~unknown

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