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Event
Strong Roots, New Branches
Join Center for Changing Lives (formerly Humboldt Park Social Services) for Strong Roots, New Branches as we celebrate the leadership of Delia C. Ramirez, outgoing Executive Director and greet Ellen Ray, incoming Executive Director.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
5:30pm 7:30pm
Revolution Brewing 2nd Floor Lounge
2323 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Suggested Minimum Donation: $30 per person
(a portion of your contribution is tax deductible)
CCL takes a holistic approach to building housing stability and financial security. We work to end homelessness by addressing complex challenges with an array of integrated services. Through one-on-one employment, financial, housing, and coaching services, households identify goals, mobilize resources to meet them and move towards their vision for their life. Our model empowers participants to reach their full potential to achieve housing and financial stability.
Your donation entitles you to intimate time with Delia and Ellen while enjoying a complimentary selection of Revolution's house beers and appetizers. Tickets are limited and we encourage you to purchase your in advance.
Appetizers:
Sweet Potato Cakes with red pepper crema
Applewood Smoked Wings with blue cheese dressing and celery
Mini Pulled Pork Sandwhiches with honey jalapeno coleslaw
Brew List:
Cross of Gold
Iron Fist Pale Ale
Bottom Up Wit
Eugene Porter
Anti-Hero IPA
Those who cannot attend can make a donation in honor of Delia or Ellen by visiting www.hpsschanginglives.org. Your contribution today strengthens our innovative and effective services:
Your $50 supports transportation assistance for 10 people to get to a job interview we arrange.
Your $100 supports an hour of one-on-one coaching on finances, housing, employment, or life skills.
Your $200 supports match funds through our credit-building savings program.
Your $300 supports one-time security deposit assistance for households experiencing homelessness.
Your gift ensures CCL can grow the effective work that last year resulted in:
142 people trained on job preparedness
48 people placed into jobs
75 people obtained an income support or benefit
110 people increased their credit score
98 people decreased their liabilities and debts
220 people achieved a financial success!
An investment in CCL changes lives, not circumstances. We are a federal Social Innovation Fund recipient and national leader on integrated financial stability services delivered one-on-one as a means of ending homelessness. We are forging new partnerships and bringing our services into Interim Housing programs, public schools and permanent housing programs all over the City. We are also moving to a new, larger facility to accommodate our growth and enhance our programming.
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LocationRevolution Brewing (View)
2323 North Milwuakee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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