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An Impact on All Ages

An Impact on All Ages - 4:31

There are over 20,000 victims of domestic abuse in DuPage County alone. Recently, Family Shelter Services became part of Metropolitan Family Services to provide more services and coordinate services into one place to better serve victims.

Visual Language

Visual Language - 4:33

Donka, Incorporated teaches computer access to those with disabilities, finds adaptive equipment for them to use and aids them in finding employment. Learn what is possible not just on your computer, but in life.

Second Life Clothing

Second Life Clothing - 4:30

Children from low income families often face clothing insecurity. Cradles to Crayons served over 63,000 children last year with new and gently used items to build self esteem and hurdle barriers so they will attend school.

Always Growing

Always Growing - 4:36

The Village of Flossmoor is always growing, always developing. The village in infilling existing vacant spaces and adding new businesses. New village positions are not only marketing the village but also creating and promoting new events.

Rescuing Leftover Supplies

Rescuing Leftover Supplies - 4:31

So old art supplies don't end up in a landfill, Upcycling Colors steps in to sort, organize and upcycle them for a second life. The upcycled supplies are then donated to teachers in underserved communities.

Furniture Bank? Yes!

Furniture Bank? Yes! - 4:31

Since July 2018, Chicago Furniture Bank has been furnishing homes 7 days a week. When moving from a shelter to a home, The CFB enable clients to hand pick a complete furnish package for their new home.

Ready and Willing

Ready and Willing - 4:30

National statistics show that approximately 70% of individuals with disabilities are unemployed. Statistics of our Veterans indicates that nearly 30% of ex-military men and women are jobless. The Chicago Lighthouse is trying to change those numbers.

Underbanked

Underbanked - 4:32

Historically, minorities have been underbanked compared to other groups, and PODER's recent "Financial Careers Training Program," sponsored by Unidos, has been a welcome piece to remedy this problem.

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