Holly Buckendahl, Ronald McDonald House Charities discusses their mission of providing housing for families of critically ill children, providing a Home away from Home so they can focus on their child. They serve 6,000 families each year.
On Saturday, April 21, 2018, members of the Fuller Park community, Comcast employees, and people from all over Chicago came together to perform a day of service to transform and uplift Tilden Career Community Academy High School in the Fuller Park neighborhood through physical service. In 2012, Tilden entered turnaround in order to provide a stronger school environment for their students. No longer in turnaround, Tilden is now a Convergence Academy. In partnership with Columbia College, Tilden has integrated digital media into teaching and learning, in order to give students a chance to Create, Consume, and Connect.
Volunteers participated in service projects that engender school pride, inspire student success outside of the classroom and after graduation, and made Tilden a more positive social environment for students.
Bridget French, Rockford Public Schools discusses students need to learn about career options in their 9th & 10th year and choose an academy in their 11th & 12th year. Their program helps students find careers they are passionate about.
Hear from Chicago Housing Authority CEO Jones about the latest work and progress on the many developments and programs the nation's second largest public housing authority brings to Chicago neighborhoods and residents. From groundbreaking at the historic Lathrop development to the increase in college attendance among CHA residents, the CHA is helping to improve communities and the lives of its residents through quality developments and resident programs.
Shelley Davis, Forest Preserve Foundation discusses how to utilize the thousands of acres of forest in Cook County. They provide paid internships for youth and support youth and family recreation & environmental education.
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