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More detail and further
resources, including for organizations from outside
the neighborhood in Community Nonprofits,
Neighborhood
Links and:
Collaborers in the Community-programs and news. Hyde
Park Neighborhood Club page.
Community (and community/nonprofits-resources)
Nonprofit Organizations
Good Neighbors opportunities
The Help Line - including
most social services including food and shelter, counseling, even business help
and:
After School and other school age kids-youth programs
HPKCC
Youth Programs Database
Cultural and Arts Resources
Directory and
Cultural Calendars and
Programs
Educational
and School Resources
Elected Officials and Government
Services: Ward, City, County, State and other government resources
Environmental, Green, Parks,
Urban sustainability resources
Government Services
Neighborhood,
neighborhood-development websites
Public
Safety Resources
Recreational and Fitness
Resources. Bike
and running resources
Religious and Spiritual Resources
Calendars
and Directories
University of Chicago Resources- see their homepage, also visit in this website Neighborhood Links, Public Safety, and University and Community.
Be sure to visit the Community Nonprofit Organizations page for several more and the bottom of that page for local to national organizations providing nonprofits help, support, expert advice and news/events from special friends: Collaborers in the Community.
Naturally, our institutions and public spaces should be viewed as assets and resources. A new trend is to se up spaces such as the Experimental Station and the U of C's proposed Center for Creative and Performing Arts to be spaces for dialogue and invention.
Reminder: the Religious
and Spiritual Resources Directory is very extensive and not reproduced here.
A general note: The University of Chicago and its many departments
have a vast array of outreach programs (art, social, educational, science, legal,
medical) to the communities of South Side Chicago and beyond. A few of these
are listed in this page, in Public
Safety, and in Neighborhood
Links. There is a quite exhaustive description in the University Chronicle
of October 7, 2004 (Vol. 24 No. 2)- contact in Neighborhood
Links. The UC url for Community Affairs, outreach and resources
programs is http://oca.uchicago.edu/working-together.
The University of Chicago Hospitals website is uchospitals.edu.
The Office of Community Affairs offers many programs. General number
773 702-0872. Director Michelle Obama. A prospectus of services is available.
Contact Civic Knowledge Project/South Side Arts and Humanities Network (Enhancing Assets), University of Chicago; get on their listserve by contacting joaniefriedman@uchicago.edu. thenetwork@uchicago.edu
Some Cultural and Arts resources (far more in Cultural and Arts Resources page including classes, bookstores... After School, and Cultural Calendar, see also Community nonprofits and Collaborers in the Community.)
Artisans 21 Cooperative Art Gallery
Harry Meyer, info@harrymeyer.com. 5225 S. Harper Ave. Ste. J 60615. 773 288-7450. http://www.artisans21.com.Blacklight
Blacklight aspires to compile a diverse collection of art, prose, and poetry that reflects the many facets of black culture from the vantage point of different authors and artists, and also, by the breadth of subject matter covered in their work. Blacklight depicts the black community as not only a diverse group of people, but also as a unified people. Nabeel Farouk. 914-420-4896. http://blacklight.uchicago.edu. blacklightuofc@gmail.com.Blackstone Branch, Chicago Public Library. Visit Friends of Blackstone page.
CheckerJAZZ see Hyde Park Jazz Society
Chicago Center
1515 E. 52nd Street. 773 363-1312
A local nonprofit that seeks to connect students from across the country with the urban experience.Chicago Jazz Archive in Regenstein Special Collections
_____ GilaspieChicago Public Art Group (murals)
Jon Pounds, Executive Director
1259 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 437-2724, fax (312) 427-3413
www/cpag.net, jonpounds@cpag.netChicago Public Library-Blackstone Branch (much more than culture!)
4904 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615
(312) 747-0511.
www.chipublib.org/002branches/blackstone/City Year.
City Year is a non-profit organization that is part of AmeriCorps. We unit a diverse corps of 17-24 year olds for a powerful year of full-time service. We serve in 17 cities across the United States and one in South Africa. Here in Chicago we have 100 corps members who serve in teams in 9 Chicago Public Schools across the city. We have teams in Austin, Bronzeville, North Kenwood/Oakland, Greater Grand Crossing, North Lawndale, and Marquette Park. Our service in the schools focuses in two main areas: literacy tutoring with 1-3 grade students during the day and structured and safe after-school programming during after-school hours. We also have 1 team that focuses on civic engagement and 2 that create weekend programs for youth that are based out of our office at 36 S. Wabash.
In addition to our direct service in the schools we also hope to involve ourselves in the communities in which we serve. This might involve attending community meetings, planning events and service days. A physical service day at City Year is a day that involves addressing possible projects in the community -- for example painting a school, building a playground, cleaning up a park -- and inviting our 100 corps members, community members, students and other volunteers to come out to the community and help get the projects completed. We are planning our big day for February 22 and hope to partner with a variety of community organizations to be sure we are meeting the needs of the area.
If you are interested in learning more please check out our website at www.cityyear.org or contact our office (312) 464-9899 and set up a time to attend one of our visitor's program sessions. And of course, please let me know when you and I might be able to get together and talk more about possibilities for the Hyde-Park/Kenwood area.
Elizabeth Burns Senior Corps Member - Program Leader North Kenwood/Oakland Charter School (312) 375-6806 eburns08@cityyear.org. City Year Chicago 36 S. Wabash Suite 1500 Chicago, IL 60603.Civic Knowledge Project.
An offshoot of the UC division of Humanites, this program and coalition reaches aggressively into the neighborhood and whole South Side with programs, seminars including for small arts groups and seek to have taken seriously the social and political implications and potential of arts and humanities. Has set up a Southside Arts and Humanities fostering organization.
http://civicknowledge.uchicago.edu.Committee to Restore Jazz in Hyde Park--See Hyde Park Jazz Society
Contact Jim Wagner at 312 344-8971 (office) or 773 684-1690.Creative Juice Youth Drama Group/Hyde Park Learning Resource Center, q.v.
Hyde Park Learning Resource Center, 5114 S. Dorchester. 312 209-3852.
creativejuicedrama@yahoo.com
6 week classes for 7-18. 2 teachers have ABs in drama from Howard, MFAs from North Carolina and Urbana resp. Wide range of classes including from expressive to formalities to business side.Croatian Ethnic Institute
4851 S. Drexel, Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 373-4670, fax (773) 373-4746,
www.croatian-institute.org, croetkjubo@aol.comThe Experimental Station
61st and Blackstone
Daniel Peterman, Connie Spreen, reps. 6106 S. Kimbark. 773 752-4915.
Serves as an incubator for small businesses and cultural enterprises, a force for collaboration of artistic, political, social and civic exploration and convocation and our newest art center. Blackstone Bicycle Works teaches youth and others trades and, green and self-sufficiency. Its community resource garden is highly thought of (contact Jack Spicer.)
http://www.experimentalstation.org.Harper Court Foundation /Arts Council (Foundation closed out to Arts Council)
5211D S. Harper, Chicago, IL 60615. 773 363-8282.
www.harpercourt.com/foundation.html
info@harpercourt.com, artscouncilinfo@harpercourt.com
Main Purpose: Own, Operate and Maintain Harper Court shopping area (23 venues) and its vision as a special place for artisans and retail start-ups hold and foster outdoor activities in Harper Court and host other nonprofits such as the Community Art Fair . Harper Court is re-interpreting its mission as a financial and other resource for arts and arts groups. These include the Community Art Fair that focuses on the event at 57th and Kenwood the first weekend of June, The Arts Circle, a World Music Festival, hosting Spoken Word, the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club Harvest (Halloween) Fest, and the Thursday Farmers Market Summer-October. Harper Court Arts Council sub 501.Hyde Park Art Center
Executive Director Chuck Thurow
5020 S. Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 324-5520
www.hydeparkart.org
Purpose: Local arts forum promotes the visual and other arts through art classes, exhibitions, and community outreach, connecting arts and society. Much for kids. It is a key art center for the neighborhood and Mid-South. Director Chuck Thurow; very active board.Hyde Park Jazz Society - incorporated name for Committee to Restore Jazz to Hyde Park.
Leader Jim Wagner, Judith Stein, others. www.hydeparksociety.org.
Worked to bring Jazz back to the area. Fostered the first large Hyde Park Jazz Festival in 20o7 with U of C and Hyde Park Arts Alliance.
Hyde Park Jazz Society also runs the CheckerJAZZ program Sunday night at Checerboard Lounge, 5201 S. Harper: http://www.checkerjazz.org/, http://www.checkerjazz.org/calendar.checkerjazz.org.Hyde Park Learning Resources Center. 5114 S. Dorchester. 312 209-3852. Call and ask for Lillie Goodwin. Tutoring and homework, test preparation centering on academics for all grades. 2 pm earliest to 6 pm. Safe Haven. 6 week classes for 7-18. 2 teachers in the Creative Juices Program have ABs in drama from Howard, MFAs from North Carolina and Urbana resp. Wide range of classes including from expressive to formalities to business side.
Joan's Studio for the Performing Arts, Kalapriya Indian Dance, Marsha's Music Together.
All live at 1438 E. 57th St. See in Culture and Arts Page for contacts and information. joanbyrd@sbcglobal.net.Little Black Pearl Art and Design Center (sometimes still called Workshop)
1060 E. 47th St. ( 773) 285-1211
www.blackpearl.org. mhaslip@blackpearl.org.
Not just for kids anymore. Glassblowing, ceramics, arts business training, cafe with jazz...Men of Heritage
No contacts known at present- check with parents of Bret Harte school.
Puts on plays with kids in schools, parks, et al and introduces kids to all aspects of the theater.Museum of Science and Industry
57th Street at Lake Shore Drive. 773 684-1414 (general info.), 773 684-9844. www.msichicago.org. David Mosena Dir., Mary Krinock Strat. Initiatives- mary.krinock@msichicago.org, 773 752-6207.
The Museum has launched a capital campaign to renew itself and create a seamless, interactive experience in the Museum, targeted especially at showing the need for the sciences in our everyday lives to students who will need to be recruited into sciences and engineering. Its Center for Science and Education partners with 40 community based organization in this mission, including with $1,000 stipends for needy families for suplies, transportation and lab space. There a host of other programs for youth and others.
Music Teachers of Hyde Park
Elizabeth LaCroix contact. http://www.mthp.org. info@mthp.org. 773 643-9251, 773 324-6250. Besides being a consortium and providing a directory with over 50 area teachers, they hold classes, esp. in summer, and have 4th Monday concerts at Blackstone Library 7:30 pm.
Project Exploration
Project Exploration. 950 E. 61st St. 773 834-7614. Science based teaching (self-disccovery) under among others Paul Sereno, the dinosaur man. Not sure if structured during after school hours.
Project Osmosis-Organization of Black Designers Chicago
info@projectosmosis.org
Acquaints and mentors kids into the graphic design field.Smart Museum of Art
5550 S. Greenwood, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-0200
smartmuseum.uchicago.eduSouth Shore Cultural Center
7059 South Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60649
773 256-0949
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
Purpose: To provide a variety of cultural programs, professional performances, exhibits, and oriented education and leisure activities for the community including children; serves Avalon, Chatham, Hyde Park, South Shore, and Woodlawn and the whole city.South Side Parents
P.O. Box 16431, Chicago, IL 607616-6431.
312 842-8936.
www.southsideparents.org, info@southsideparents.org. Angela Gaylord and Josephine Sanders, agaylord@southsideparents.org.Sutherland Community Arts Initiative
For kids and families: We know there are a great many- see After School and Education Resources pages, also Helpline- here is a sampler:
Chicago Children's Choir- see Cultural Resources-classes.57th Street Children's Book Fair. (3rd Sunday, 1-6. Site up late July.)
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (5480 S. Kenwood. 773 643-4062)
Hyde Park School of Dance (was Ballet) Union Church and First Unitarian hq)- 64 classes through advanced workshops!) (Office: 5650 S. Woodlawn Ave.) Intriguing info in Nonprofits page! 773 493-8498.
Hyde Park Suzuki Institute (2 sites, 1448 E. 53rd 773 643-1388; 4541 S. Lake Park 773 624-4882). Founded in 1998 by Lucinda Ali of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra 1st violin section. 10 teachers. Notes, dynamics and understanding. Parent participation. Quarterly public concert. 8-12-week sessions, tuition $140 to $600. Preferred email: hpsi@hydeparksuzuki.com.
Hyde Park Youth Symphony. Director@HPYS.org. 5600 S. Woodlawn, or 1325 E. 50th, 773 667-1393. Catch them at the 57th Childr. Bk Fair every September.
Joan's Studio for the Performing Arts (1438 E. 57th 773 493-9288)Little Black Pearl Arts and Learning Center (1069 E. 47th St. 773 285-1211) For all ages, pref. mixed ages concentrating on dev. skills from babyhood on through song, dance, instruments.
(Marsha's) Music Together (773 288-3815) marshamtog@yahoo.com
September 6-9. Marsha's Music Together demonstration classes for Fall Session (starting Sept. 15-Dec. 7). Sept. 6 Th 10 am ages 0-5, Sept. 7, Fri. 11 am babies, Sept. 8, Sat., 10 am 0-5, Sept. 9, Sun. 0-5. At Joan's Studio, 1438 E. 57th St. 773-288-3815, irene@marshasmusic.com.
Say Salsa. See in After School and Cultural Directory.
Smart Museum's kid's websiteDon't forget the park fieldhouses and cultural centers!
Some Business resources. Visitor centers follows
Bronzeville Visitor Information Center
3501 S. King (Supreme Life), Suite 1.
773.373.2842. or toll free 1.888.782.2942.
Currently in http://www.bronzevilleonline.com. Contact Therese Ferguson.Co-op Markets
1526 E. 55th Street, Chicago IL 60615. 773 667-1444. www.coopmarkets.com
Benefits of membership include discount days, patronage refund, dividends, case discounts, the widely-distributed Evergreen periodical (find out about in the Co-op website), information centers, Culinary Institute, and now chair massage.Harper Court Foundation. See vitae under Arts and Cultural, above.
Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce
5211 S. Harper Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 288-0124
www.hydeparkchamberchicago.org, contact@hydeparkchamberchicago.org. Note, both website and email are new.
Executive Director: Lenora Austin. President: Greg Teague, first vice president Greg Guttman, second vice president Susan J. Walker, secretary Snjezana Sego, treasurer Ken Sticken. Other members: Cheryl Bonander, Kathy Dusik, Joyce Feuer, Brad Jonas, Christ Nogulich, Michael McGuire, Jim Poueymirou, Jo Reizner, Duel Richardson, Rod Sawyer, Richard Spencer, (new), Jeanne Spurlock, Colette Steward, Laurel Stradford . [Note- this list may now be partially out of date.]South East Chicago Commission
1511 E. 53rd Street, Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 324-6926. Fax 773 324-6685
Executive Director: Robert Mason e-mail secc1@sbcglobal.net
New website http:/www.hydeparkchicago.org
Purpose: to monitor and improve public safety, housing, and community development. Funded and in large part community arm of the University of Chicago. Founded in 1953, SECC has been the outreach arm of the University of Chicago (along with the Real Estate Office). SECC is also the extra-aldermanic point of connection for the Chicago Department of Planning and Development, Housing court, Zoning and Buildings Departments, and Chicago Police Department. It provides the staffing for and is the phone office for the the 53rd St. TIF Advisory Council.There will be a subsite on 53rd Visioning, pres. http://www.53Vision.org
Non-local:
Illinois Alliance for Healthcare Insurance. Specifically for small businesses and nonprofits.
AARP (American Association of Retired People) Midway Chapter #1371. .
Contacts coming. Meets third Thursdays monthly at Hyde Park Union Church, 5600 S. Woodlawn, except Dec. and January, 1-3 pm.
Advocacy; mentoring with Big Brothers/Sisters, Interview life histories in conjunction with Library of Congress and Folklore Society, Voices of Civil Rights (oral history), garden work.Chicago Chapter International Interfaith Alliance-TIAF Chicago.
tiafchicago@aol.comCoalition for Equitable Community Development (Hyde Park-Kenwood)Pat Wilcoxen President. jwilcoxen@iocillinois.org-- new, under development: www.hpkcoalition.org. 1525 E. 53rd St. Suite 907, Chicago, IL 60615. Phone pending.
Purpose and Mission:Promoting an Economically and Racially Diverse Community of Hyde Park-Kenwood, CECD seeks to: Convene resident, faith-based communities, civic, educational, and social organizations, and the business community in planning, guiding, and monitoring housing and related activities that will support the maintenance of an economically and racially diverse community of Hyde Park and Kenwood.
Community Service Center, University of Chicago. Wallace Goode, Director, wgoode@uchicago.edu
Hyde Park and Kenwood Interfaith Council
1448 E. 53rd Street, Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 752-1911. No website at present
Founded in 1911, the Interfaith Council is dedicated to building interfaith relationships and collaborations for the betterment of community life and the struggle for human equality. Inspired by our different faiths and our common values, we seek ways to offer support in times of need, to witness to values that heal and repair division, and to create interfaith understanding. See under Service for programs of the Interfaith Council.The Hyde Park Garden Fair Committee
A programmatic committee of the Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference
Contact: Sue Purrington, 773 363-4368. President: Lesley Bloch.
www.hydeparkgardenfair.org; www.hydepark.org, Committees, Garden Fair.
Purpose: Beautify the community and promote gardening and green space through volunteers and proceeds of its spring and fall sales at Hyde Park Shopping Center.Hyde Park Historical Society
5529 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 493-1893
www.hydeparkhistory.org, jamulberry@aol.com. President: Carol Bradford
Purpose: To promote historical understanding and preservation in the current Hyde Park and Kenwood and throughout the old Hyde Park Town, 39th t0 130th. Sponsors lectures and exhibits, fairs, prizes and recognitions, website, members publication, preservation monitoring and advocacy; maintains historic building.Hyde Park Interfaith Open Communities and Transitional Housing Project- see under Social.
Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference
1513 E. 53rd St., Chicago, IL 60715
(773) 288-8343
www.hydepark.org. hpkcc@aol.com. Membership form.
President: George Rumsey.
Generalist forum and watchdog dedicated to an attractive, secure, diverse and caring community.Invisible Institute/View from the Ground/Local Human Rights Development Project
Experimental Station, 6100 S. Blackstone. Jamie Kalven. www.viewfromtheground.com. Internet reportage and advocacy.Kenwood Improvement Association
Contact Laura Lunn. Check with South East Chicago Commission. 773 324-6926.
To promote, advocate for and underwrite physical improvements in the area roughly Cottage Grove to Lake Park, 47th to 51st. To seek improvement in public safety, in part through CAPS-affiliated block clubs/block captains, to bring neighbors together.Kenwood Open House Committee
Margaret Goldstein
Since he early 1950s has sought to bring neighbors together to promote an interracial comunity of high standards in community of mostly single family large historic houses. Intoroduced families during a time of racial change and recruited people from all ove to buy properties for single family use whenthe area was threatened by roming houses and split ups. Has opposed inappropriate multiple dewlling developments. Was instrumental in creating a city-recognized Kenwood Historic Landmark District in the 1970s, which it oversees with the city. a gig event is its progressive dinners in the winter; it also promotes block clubs and works with CAPS.Kiwanis of Hyde Park. To description in Social.
League of Women Voters/ Chicago /Illinois/ Hyde Park
Local contact: Doorthy Scheff, 5550 South Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60637, 773 753-4647
Downtown: 332 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 939-5935-President there Esta Kallen, tkandek@aol.com.
www.lwv.org (search by state), www.lwvil.org (state org)
Purpose: To promote citizen participation and integrity in the electoral and civic processes and good government, elucidate public issues. Holds monthly meetings and forums at Montgomery Place. Has held candidate forums.Older Women's League of Illinois (OWL)
Chicago Tel. no: 312 347-0011
http://www.owlillinois.org. Also given to us as http://www.wnkhome.northstarnet.org/owlill/Hyde Park Chapter.
Alison Hartman (Illinois Chair) Lorie Rosenblum. E-mail Alice Brown, alice.brown@ameritech.net. Judy Roothan.
The Hyde Park Chapter meets alternate (even) 1st Saturdays, 2 pm (earlier social) at First Unitarian Church (Chris Moore Parlor), 5650 S. Woodlawn.
Southeast Chapter: Irene Nelson, 773 324-0681, Vera Clark, 773 221-1147. Meets at Atlas Srs. Center, 1767 E. 79th St. 1st Saturdays at 10 am.
Open to anyone of all ages. Presents programs and advocates on issues of interest to midlife and older women, and advocates for policy changes on the state and national level. Areas of interest: personal & financial security, health and prescription drugs, image of midlife and older women, access to housing and housing alternatives, ending discrimination against women and the elderly including in the workplace, caregiving.SOUL A coalition of South Side congregations working on issues ranging from violence-safety-policing to affordable housing to the Olympics. Info pending.
South East Chicago Commission
1511 E. 53rd Street, Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 324-6926. Fax 773 324-6685
Executive Director: Robert Mason e-mail secc1@sbcglobal.net. President Shirley Newsome.
www.hydeparkchicago.org
Purpose: to monitor and improve public safety, housing, code enforcement and community development and planning. Funded and in part community arm of the University of Chicago. Founded in 1953.South Side Solidarity Network and S.T.O.P. Also Growing Tree
Separate University of Chicago recognized student organizations concerned with identifying and working collaboratively for the needs of South Side residents, particuarly preserviang and growing affordable and low income rental housing. Seek to involve students in the surrounding neighborhoods.Zonta International Hyde Park Chapter
Advances the status of women worldwide.
A coalition of the 4th and 5th wards, DARE, HPKCC, HP Chamber of Commerce, Older Women's League, SECC, UC Police. It seeks to make Hyde Park businesses accessible to persons with disabilities and their service animals, to improve our paths of mobility, and improve etiquette including with bicycles and autos towards all with limited ability. A Caring Community. Learn more at the hydepark.org Disabilities page, hpdisabilities@aol.com, or 773 363-4368.
Illinois KidCare and FamilyCare is expanding in conjunction with Jewel-Osco and Illinois Maternal and Child Health Care Coalition. Applications and list of Application Agents: www.kidcareillinois.com or hotline 1-866-4-OUR-KIDS.
A dental collaboration for kids:
Ronald McDonald House Charities and the University of Chicago Hospitals Zoller Dental Clinic, with LaRabida Children's Hospital and the Berman and Hannah Friend Family Health Center bring oral health care services directly to disadvantaged and disabled children via the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Program. (Dental screenings are now required for entering kindergarten, second, and sixth grades under a state program initiated by Lt. Gov. Patrick Quinn. Tooth decay is the no. 1 chronic illness in children and of school absences--5 times for common than asthma and 7 time more than hay fever.
The care mobile is an office with 2 fully-equipped exam rooms, digital X-ray, chair lift, medical records, computers, tvs, VCRS for education. Gives exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, X-rays, filings, extractions, and info about accessible clinics. Ronald McDonalds bought the van and will provide some funding, Zoller will provide the major funding for the program yearly.
Montgomery Place Retirement Community and Health Care
5550 South Shore Drive. (773) 753-4100. Michael Apa, Director. Not public.Provident Hospital of Cook County
500 E. 51st St. 312 572-2000.Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Windermere
5548 S. Hyde Park Blvd. (773) 256-5051. Usually by referral only.United Methodist Community Support Services (division of United Methodist Homes and Services)- satellite office in Hyde Park Union Church, 5600 S. Woodlawn. (Seniors-oriented, this is the group that runs the acclaimed White Crane Wellness Center on the North Side) . They also have a service of reliable home craftsmen, fitness and adult day programs, live-in caregivers, overnight care, personal care and hygiene, housekeeping and laundry, meal preparation, grocery shopping, companionship, respite care, telephone contact, medication reminder, and escort to doctor or hospital from/at various facilities.
United Methodist Community Support Services is a professional and personal approach to home care, enabling older adults to remain independent and safe in the comfort of their own homes.
Current contact: Pamela Edwards, Service Coordinator, at 1415 W. Foster Ave. 60640. 773 769-5270.
University of Chicago Hospitals and Health Systems
5841 S. Maryland Ave. 773 702-1000. See more below. Note also the Office of Community Affairs, general number. 773 702-0870.
Mitchell Emergency: 702-6250, Peds Emergency: 7-2-6269, Dean/Sexual Assault/Therapist on call-773 835-HELP (4357)
Student Care Center-routine 773 702-4156, SCC Nurse Advice 73 702-1915, Physician on call after hours 773 702-6840 http://scc.uchicago.edu
Comer Children's Hospital website coming: http://www.uchicagokidshospital.org
Ronald McDonald House temporary home will be 745 E. 57th St.Vitas Healthcare. 1424 E. 53rd st. Bereavement, life-enrichment, patient care provided. Volunteers needed. 708- 283-6230.
There are several dental, eye care, and kidney dialysis facilities in the local community, but the only outreach clinics are two in the University of Chicago Health System: sports health at Bally Sports, 1301 E. 47th, and
Windermere Senior Health Center (Manus Dental, geriatrics, memory), 5549 S. Cornell Ave., (773) 684-5702.
U of C Hospitals has a Home Care division.
Others: (most support groups are in Helpline page.)
The Childbirth Collective. Meets 1st Saturdays at 5131 S. Dorchester: mamaloo37@yahoo.com.
Hearty Healthy Hyde Park will meet 3rd Thursdays in the Hyde Park Co-op lower meeting room. schuttcr@aol.com.
Hyde Park La Leche League. Meets on occasional Fridays, 10 am, about breastfeeding issues at Hyde Park Union Church, 5600 S. Woodlawn. 773 538-6128.
Stay Young 4Ever Inc. Fitness classes, nonprofit. Laverne V. Young. 773 610-1052, TheLeaderInFitness@yahoo.com.
More in Help Line page.
More in Help Line, incl. for Seniors. (Pets see below)
Affinity Community Services. Hyde Park-based, includes especially to African-American lesbians. Meets (first?) Wednesdays at First Unitarian.
AARP local chapter- see in civic; they have social services as well.
Better World Books. Better World Books works loclly to hold book drives near the end of college spring terms to give to uniprofits and service organizations. www.betterworldbook.com, yanna@betterworldbooks.com, 773 655-3842.
Blackstone Bicycle Works and The Experimental Station- more at Experimental.
6100 S. Blackstone. Dan Peterman, President, Connie Spreen, Treasurer. 773 241-5458.
They cross boundaries as they engage youth, teaching real skills and responsibility alongside academic engagement (to aim toward college and business), serving as safe haven, and giving hope and sense of achievement. It currently has 24 regular enrollees and several taking"just in time learning."
The Experimental Station is like a commune for incubator and successful businesses, arts, environmental (especially) , and education programs. Heavily engaged are the University of Chicago Service Center, Civic Knowledge, summer Links, BSD and more.and the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital. Volunteers welcome! Winterization classes.The Blue Gargoyle Adult and Family Learning Center/Youth Service Center
5638 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 (Moved)
(773) 955-4108
www.bluegargoyle.org
adlit@bluegargoyle.org
Director Pamela Bozeman-Evans.
To volunteer as a tutor: 773 955-4108, volunteer@bluegargoyle.org.
To donate to Adult and Family Learning: check to Blue Gargoyle Adult Learning Program attn Marcia Guthridge, 5638 S. Woodlawn 60637.
Executive Director: Interim Kathy Barrett. Social services/donations/volunteering: Jack Slowriver, Adult Literacy Program Director Marcia Guthridge.
Purpose: To serve social and employment needs and provide training, particularly literacy. Child services are at satellites. Free services, year round: finding and keeping quality jobs; literacy and GED; mentoring and tutoring for school kids and adults (esp. reading, math, writing literacy); creating a nurturing environment for small children and teen moms through joint learning; counseling for children, teens, and families toward self-reliance. Skills include Reading and Writing, Math, One-to-One Tutoring, Computers.The Blue Gargoyle provides comprehensive community-based services, including education, counseling and employment programs. Our mission is to assist children, adults and families in developing the skills and confidence necessary to become independent and self-reliant in today's increasingly competitive society and to break the cycle of lack of education and poverty.
From its beginning in 1964 as a student-run coffee house designed to bring the Hyde Park community together, to its incorporation as a non-profit social service agency in 1974, the Blue Gargoyle has stayed true to its mission. We serve the severely economically depressed areas on Chicago's south side.
The Blue Gargoyle is now partially funded by the Illinois State Library of the Office of Secretary of State, funds from Illinois Community College Board, and by Chicago Tribune Charities.Our programs include:
- The Adult Learning program- provides multi-level classes for people 16 and up who have not graduated from high school.
- Bronzeville Academic Center- and alternative high school offering education for students aged's 16-21 who want to earn a high school diploma.
- The Counseling program offers counseling services to children, adolescent and families.
- The Family Learning Program- provides literacy training for parents and their children.
- The Youth Tutoring Program- offers after-school tutoring to students in elementary and high school.
- The Employment Program provides comprehensive job readiness training and job placement.
Service centers include Workforce Development.: Blue Gargoyle Youth Service Center, 4622 S. King, 773 373-8960; Bronzeville (Alternative) HS Academy (see under 30th Anniv.), 3533 S. Giles, 773 534-9750 (way it is in phone book). Hyde Park Center, 5638 S. Woodlawn, 773 955-4108. Fax 773 363-7086. Now South Shore, 71st an Jeffery.The Blue Gargoyle Adult Learning Program seeks volunteer literacy tutors. Call about Training Daschell Phllips 773 955-4108. volunteer@bluegargoyle.org.
More about the Gargoyle.Chicago Association of Retarded Citizens (CARC). Evelyn Nelson School.
5333 S. Greenwood Ave. 773 231-5700.Chicago Housing Choice Voucher Program
www.chacinc.com. Claims to be the most complete and accurate source of information on the Chicago Housing Choice Voucher Program: how the program works, benefits, upcoming workshops and seminars, properties for rent-on-line, downloadable resource materials, links to training, property and affordable housing resources, more.The Church Home. See Montgomery Place
Common Threads
345 N. Canal St. 1601, Chicago, IL 60606.
(312) 876-1289
www.commonthreads.org
Executive Director Linda Novak O'Keefe. Founder and President Al Smith (Oprah's chef)
Recently starting programs in Hyde Park, this organization is starting classes in cooking, gardening, art, movement and more at St. Paul and the Redeemer and eventually in the former Shiloh Baptist church, bought and under renovation by founder Al Smith. Purpose is to stimulate connectivity, growth, appreciation for diverse peoples in children- children who will want to effect change--using food, education, arts as vehicles for change.Community Service Center, University of Chicago (UCSC)
5525 S. Ellis Ave., Chicago IL 60637
(773) 753-GIVE (4483)
http://communityservice.uchicago.edu
Director: Wallace Goode. Assistants include David Hays
UCSC fosters an active culture of service and partnership between the university and community. Serving 2000 people a year, UCSC facilitates volunteerism, a data base of nonprofit employment, educational programming, and promotes service oriented policy including Service Days.
Summer Links internships in community organizations: David Hays, dhays@uchicago.eduThe Cookie Ministry
Meets at Meadville/Lombard Theological School to assemble for holiday distribution homemade and bought cookies for homeless and working poor. 773 667-0670.Cremation Society of Illinois
1374 E. 53rd Street
(773) 752-6400. Often not there: try the W. Addison no. (773) 281-5058
Much more affordable than any other kind of mortuary service; once paid you're done. Also complete service such as notifications for death certificate, complete body handling.D.A.R.E.- Disabled Adult Residential EnterprisesE
1616 E. 55th St. 773 667-7313.Experimental Station community center and Blackstone Bicycle Works
6100 S. Blackstone (some at 6100 Dorchester). Connie Spreen, Dan Peterman. www.experimentalstation.org, info@experimentalstation.org.Dedicated to developing community resources, services, and self-reliance--food, educational, art, and more, in conjunction with a host of community and university groups and organizations. Community Garden, Farmer's Market, enviromental sustainability projects, recycling, art exhibits, Blackstone Bicycle Works teaching kids both personal self-reliance skills and trades, more. Community space.
They cross boundaries as they engage youth, teaching real skills and responsibility alongside academic engagement (to aim toward college and business), serving as safe haven, and giving hope and sense of achievement. It currently has 24 regular enrollees and several taking"just in time learning."
The Experimental Station is like a commune for incubator and successful businesses, arts, environmental (especially) , and education programs. Heavily engaged are the University of Chicago Service Center, Civic Knowledge, summer Links, BSD and more.and the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital. Volunteers welcome! Winterization classes.Family Resource Center at University Church
5655 S. University. 773 363-8142. Rev. Ann Marie Coleman and Rev. Donald Coleman Co-pastors. (email amc or adc in front of foll.) www.UniversityChurchChicago.org.Feed the People Open Kitchen (See also Hyde Park and Kenwood Interfaith Council for more contacts and website.)
4608 S. Greenwood Ave.
Rev. Leroy Sanders, (773) 373-2861
Noontime meals 5 times a week. Volunteers needed.Greater Chicago Food Depository.
4100 W. Ann Lurie Pl. (773) 247-3663. www.chicagofoodbank.org
A not-for-profit food distribution center trying to end hunger in the community by distributing donated and purchased food through a network of 600 pantries, soup kitchens and shelters. Information on how to start a food drive is available. See also below, Hyde Park and Kenwood Interfaith Council Pantry and Open KitchenHelp Is Here, Inc. Home Care Service Options
Marthenal Bailey. 1525 E. 53rd St., 4th Floor. (773) 324-1550, 1 800-355-9972.
Home Care Services include certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants (from grooming to escort), care management, nurse consultants, homemakers. Assisted living package, complimentary referral service. Mission: to provide affordable, quality home care options while conscientiously caring for those we serve with mutual dignity and respect.Housing- see following item.
Hyde Park Cluster of Interfaith Open Communities,- More info. in Nonprofit orgs.
Hyde Park Transitional Housing Project (see under Hyde Park Transitional) and Lawyer's Committee for Better Housing, Inc. HomeSharing Program
Local and parent: http://oicillinois.org
A faith-based coalition of the social action committees of several congregations, including First Unitarian, St. Thomas The Apostle, University Church, and K.A.M. Isaiah-Israel. The Hyde Park Cluster is part of Interfaith Open Communities, a coalition of the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago, Jewish Council on Urban Affairs, and Protestants for the Common Good.
Don Coleman, co-pastor of University Church,773 363-8142, Anne Holcomb, 773 643-8961.
Pat Wilcoxen: pwilcoxen-at-thecommongood.org
Meets 2nd Mondays 8 pm at St. Thomas, 5467 S. Woodlawn.Homesharing:
Melody Geraci, HomeSharing Program Coordinator, Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing, 220 S. State St., Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60604, Program phone 773 627-8201, Downtown 312 347-7600, homesharing@lcbh.org
(A U of C Harris School student org. working on affordability is Community and Economic Development Organization.)
Purpose: To promote affordable and needy housing and provide transitional housing services on the South Side, modeled on the mentoring services of Bridge Communities in DuPage County.Hyde Park and Kenwood Interfaith Council- Community (or Hyde Park)
1448 E. 53rd Street, Chicago, IL 60615 (HP/KIFC address, but also given is 5745 S. Blackstone)
(773) 752-1911
www.uchicago.edu/aff/upcm/council/
Hyde Park and Kenwood Community Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen--a program of the Hyde Park Union Church. (Programs at HPUnion Church 5600 S. Woodlawn and Kenwood United Church of Christ--more in Helpline.)
The Pantry distributes emergency supplies and groceries to residents living between 39th and 60th, Cottage to the lake Saturdays 10 am-1 pm. Volunteers help package, recycle, clean do clerical.
The Kitchen serves hot meals at noon Mon.-Fri. at 4608 S. Greenwood Ave (Kenwood United Church of Christ- Rev. Leroy Sanders (773) 373-2861).
Send donations to 5745 S. Blackstone Ave. http://www.hpuc.org- find Hunger Programs.The Hyde Park Garden Fair Committee
A programmatic committee of the Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference
Contact: Sue Purrington, 773 363-4368. President: Lesley Bloch.
www.hydeparkgardenfair.org, www.hydepark.org, Committees, Garden Fair.
Purpose: Beautify the community and promote gardening and green space through volunteers and proceeds of its spring and fall sales at Hyde Park Shopping Center and a winter lecture series.Hyde Park Kiwanis
Interim president Winston Kennedy, vp. Eva Liljendahl, secretary Gwendolyn Teamer, treasurer Jon Will.
15079 E. 53rd St., PMB 120, Chicago IL 60615, 773 643-8089.
For more information about Kiwanis projects or to participate contact Jon Will at jnwassoc@sbcglobal.net. Nationally, Kiwanis.org.
Purpose: To raise money for charitable purposes locally and nationally, including Christmas gifts for local indigent children, supporting the Neighborhood Club, supporting a camp for disabled children, research in medicine related to children, and the 57th Street Children's Book Fair in September. It takes disadvantaged kids to special events. And it fosters sociality and the business community. Children are welcome to participate and join Builders Club and Key Club. Watch for the peanut vendors several times a year. Looking for young additions! Meets 1st (not in summer? 3rd) Tuesdays at noon usually at Hyde Park Ramada Inn, 4900 S. Lake Shore Drive.
Late Sept. is peanut day. March: annual fundraiser at Seven Ten Split bowling.More info in Collaborers in the Community.
"We're a group of men and women in Hyde Park who are members of a world-wide service organization founded in 1916. The Hyde Park Club dates from 1921 and is composed of business and professional leaders; it is non-sectarian, apolitical and non-discriminatory. Our cause: to serve kids!"
Activities:
-Support Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
-Cosponsor 4th on 53rd July community parade
-Support the Blue Gargoyle Youth Center's Tutorial Program
-Underwrite the board and room costs of a physically handicapped child at Kiwanis Twin Lakes summer camp
-Cosponsor the 57th Street Children's Book Fair
-Prepare food and gift baskets for needy families during the holiday
-Mentor a family from St. Martin De Porres battered women's center going off welfare
-Sponsor and actively support the Kenwood Academy and King High School Key ClubsHyde Park Neighborhood Club
5480 S. Kenwood Avenue
(773) 643-4062, Fax (773) 643-4262
Executive Director: interim Jennifer Bosch, President: Karen Freeman.
www.hpnclub.org. email@hpnclub.org. jennifer.bosch@hpnclub.org
Purpose: To provide social and recreational services through its facilities and programs. Includes senior and other daycare. Features a variety of programs including recreation and fitness, crafts, education for toddlers, children, teens, adults, seniors, pets and the community. More information in Collaborers.
(Hyde Park) Jewish Community Centers of Chicago (JCC)
5200 S. Hyde Park Blvd., Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 753-3080. Sports: Brian Latman, 773 753-3080 x203 or ask for Camping and Youth Services.
www.jccofchicago.org/ , slubof@jccofchicago.org
Purpose: Our facilities and programs accommodate a variety of social, educational and recreational needs and interests. Supported by Hyde Park Council of Jewish Organizations and Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation. Programs include gym with league-competing youth and adult bball and vball teams, bowling, ice skating classes, activity rooms, L'dor V'dor program connecting students with seniors, activity rooms, classes on writing, literature/books, cinema... Some activities may be considered pricey.Hyde Park S.A.V.E/Hyde Park Sexual Assault and Violence Educators
Nissa Thompson
773-834-5177. hyde_park_save@yahoo.com.Hyde Park Transitional Housing Project
(Affiliated with Hyde Park Cluster of Interfaith Open Communities, above- same with HomeSharing orgs in above listing.)
5655 S. University Avenue, Chicago, IL 6o637
The Rev. Don Coleman, President. 773 363-8142, A. Anne Holcomb, Case Manager, 773 643-8061
http://oicillinois.org. hpthp@att.net
For more information visit the hydepark.org Ending Homelessness page. A quarterly brochure is available.JCC- see above under Hyde Park Jewish...
Kenwood Oakland Community Organization
1238 E. 46th Street, Chicago IL 60653
(773) 548-7500. Director Jay Travis
Purpose: To foster the interests and help residents of the area.
Includes welfare-to-work, emergency food pantry M-F 8:30-5, home repair for senior citizens and disabled.Kiwanis. See above, Hyde Park Kiwanis
Living Room Cafe
806 E. 64th St., 773 63-6018.
Executive Dir. Christopher Persons. Run by Inspiration Corporation.
Recently reopened in larger quarters, this center not only offers two dinners and two breakfasts a week for homeless, but also full case management services to participants. To graduate, guests must find stable housing and a source of income. The program offers steady employment and training, after-school program or kids, recreational activities, employment services through Inspiration Corporation, and support groups (AA, NA). Stresses the how of services, how to treat people, heal, reaffirmation of self-worth and dignity.Lotus Living Wholeness Center
1715 E. 55th St. 312 493-8766. lotusliving@zeronet.net. www. lotusliving.homestead.com
Truly comprehensive approaches to wellness includes all-around S.T.O.P Self Protection Classes ($120 for 8 weeks)--goes well with your WhistleSTOP Whistle! which may be available to the classes.Montgomery Place The Church Home, Community Health Care, and Retirement Home
5550 South Shore Drive. (773) 753-4100
Dr. Robert Petite, Exec. Director
Provides a broad range of services, care and living both in-house and through extension.Older Women's League of Illinois (OWL)
Chicago Tel. no: 312 347-0011
http://www.wnkhome.northstarnet.org/owlill/Hyde Park Chapter: Vi Uretz, Lorie Rosenblum. E-mail Alice Brown, alice.brown@ameritech.net. Judy Roothan.
Southeast Chapter: Irene Nelson, 773 324-0681, Vera Clark, 773 221-1147. Meets at Atlas Srs. Center, 1767 E. 79th St. 1st Saturdays at 10 am.
Open to anyone of all ages. Presents programs and advocates on issues of interest to midlife and older women, and advocates for policy changes on the state and national level. Areas of interest: personal & financial security, health and prescription drugs, image of midlife and older women, access to housing and housing alternatives, ending discrimination against women and the elderly including in the workplace, caregiving.Open Communities Cluster see Hyde Park Interfaith Cluster....
Rape Victims Advocates of Hyde Park
http://www.rapevictimsadvocates.org, volunteers@rapevictimsadvocates.org attn: Volunteer Coordinator Christel.The Resource Center
222 E. 135th Street, 70727. (773) 821-1351, fax (773) 821-7462.
http://www.resourcecenterchicago.org e-mail info@resourcecenterchicago.org
Ken Dun's project-become-business was of the first comprehensive recycler's and green-practice organizations and businesses in the country, it has moved from just south of Hyde Park to 135th with a satellite at 75th and Dorchester or Woodlawn (?). Programs/facilities include Blackstone Bicycle Works that teaches kids bicycle repair and recovery, CHA Recycling, City Farm, Community-Municipal-Business Recycling (including the truck that plys Hyde Park), Creative Rec sources Warehouse (including reusing school books), Items for Sale, and Urban Composting and Community Gardening.Ronald McDonald House
5736 S. Drexel. (773) 324-5437 (KIDS)
rmhuoc@aol.com
A service of Ronald McDonald Charities and the University of Chicago Children's Hospital. Provides lodging and services for parents of children at the Hospital, other child life services. Volunteers needs for a host of tasks incl. cooking.St. Martin de Porres House of Hope
6423 S. Woodlawn. (773) 643-5843
Battered women and children shelter and services incl. job training, child care, tutoring, GED, substance abuse rehab. Volunteers esp for tutoring children, taking them on outings, visiting the women. Food, clothing, and monetary donations welcome (canned and boxed food and baking supplies).South Side Sexual Assault and Violence Educators. Kavitha at kselv@uchicago.edu, 724 679-7249.
Three Pillars Wellness Center
1516 E. 53rd Street. 773 363-7607.
Fitness, health and alternative training and foods.United Methodist Community Support Services (division of United Methodist Homes and Services)- satellite office in Hyde Park Union Church, 5600 S. Woodlawn. (Seniors-oriented, this is the group that runs the acclaimed White Crane Wellness Center on the North Side) . They also have a service of reliable home craftsmen, fitness and adult day programs, live-in caregivers, overnight care, personal care and hygiene, housekeeping and laundry, meal preparation, grocery shopping, companionship, respite care, telephone contact, medication reminder, and escort to doctor or hospital from/at various facilities.
United Methodist Community Support Services is a professional and personal approach to home care, enabling older adults to remain independent and safe in the comfort of their own homes.
Current contact: Pamela Edwards, Service Coordinator, at 1415 W. Foster Ave. 60640. 773 769-5270.
University of Chicago. See relevant urls in Neighborhood Links page, Public Safety.
Mitchell Emergency: 702-6250, Peds Emergency: 7-2-6269, Dean/Sexual Assault/Therapist on call-773 835-HELP (4357)
Student Care Center-routine 773 702-4156, SCC Nurse Advice 73 702-1915, Physician on call after hours 773 702-6840 http://scc.uchicago.edu.University of Chicago Hospitals. See at top of this section.
University of Chicago Service League
www.ucserviceleague.org (in development) More information awaited.Urban Life Center
Urban Life Center
1515 E. 52nd Place, other locations, Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 667-6419, others
Purpose: Counseling and other social services
Valerie Wallace, Administrative Director.
1515 E. 52nd Place, other locations, Chicago, IL 60615. 1-800-747-6059, (773) 667-6419, others. fax: (773) 363-1150.
http://www.urbanlifecenter.org.
Purpose: Counseling and other social services. Celebrating 35 years in June 2006.
We're a nonprofit experiential educational organization in Hyde Park.
Urban Life Center engages college students with Chicago's diverse communities through innovative seminars and internships, expanding the traditional classroom through an experience-based, first-voices pedagogy.
Urban Life Center also designs day to week-long LearnChicago! tours and workshops to teach groups about the city's cultures and communities.We the People, ...Media, ...Social Service
2411 S. Ashland, 773 529-9900, Social Service 800 548-9343
www.wethepeoplemedia.org
Gabriel Piemonte one conc tact.
A wide range of South Side programs from social, training and informational to coalition building and advocacy.
The U.S. Army has opened up offices, for example in the General Jones Armory at 5200 S. Cottage Grove Avenue, to help support, inform and serve soldiers deployed from this and like facilities and their families. It's the Family Readiness Group.
"These are young men and women who have left their jobs, in some cases their schools, and their families to serve their country overseas for the next year. Family members are left here trying to cope not only with fear, but sometimes with financial problems, with health problems, with family crisis..." It's staffed entirely with volunteers. Needed: people to talk to the soldiers and family members, help with shopping trips,...
Karen Hunt, 708-753-1803 or ispy78@aol.com
See also Education Resources, preschool, tutoring
Illinois KidCare and FamilyCare is expanding in conjunction with Jewel-Osco and Illinois Maternal and Child Health Care Coalition. Applications and list of Application Agents: www.kidcareillinois.com or hotline 1-866-4-OUR-KIDS.
Baby Ph.D. Baby PhD offers bi-weekly networking meetings"Finding Quality Child Care" starting Monday, Dec. 20 6:30 pm intended to bring together parents and caregivers seeking employment.
Their store at 5225 S. Harper also buys and resells used child clothing (parent guar. half of sale price) as well as new. Their preschool is at 5411 S. Dorchester and infant-toddler at 5415 Harper 773 684-8920, www.babyphd.com. Baby Ph.D. recently received a large grant for the University of Chicago to set up a Resource Center for providers and parents of home-based child care. Many kinds of training, supplies, support groups, access to babysitters and more will be developed for the Harper Court store and new home-based care center will be developed in surrounding communities.Centers for New Horizons. Includes childcare centers,in a wide section of the mid-South. HQ. 4150 S. King Drive, 773 373-5700.
Chicago Association of Retarded Citizens (CARC). Evelyn Nelson School, Foster Parent Program
5333 S. Greenwood. 773 241-5700.Chicago Child Care Society (CCCS)
5467 S. University Avenue. 773 643-0452. http://www.cccsociety.org
Executive Director Nancy Johnstone. Development Erin C. Walton, 773 256-2459, ewalton@cccsociety.org. Director of Clinical Family Services Curt Holderfield.
Since 1849, when established as an orphanage after the great cholera epidemic, CCCS is Chicago's and Hyde Park's oldest child welfare agency. To safeguard vulnerable children and reinforce their families first is their aim. Recently received a major grant from the University of Chicago.
Child and Family Development Center serves 2-5s in Community Day Care for working parents. There is also Homeless Day Care and Protective Day Care. Takes both community and DCFS kids including pick up to and from shelters. "
Clinical family services such as foster care and adoptions. Licensed therapists. No longer offers adoption services.
Next Step program prepares teenage mothers and dads for college. Collects toys for its and neighborhood kids in late fall.From CCCS: Our mission statement: CCCS exists to protect vulnerable children and
strengthen their families. We strive to be among the premier providers
of high quality and effective child welfare services. We serve both
children and families in the following programs:* Child and Family Development Center (CFDC): day care program
with children between ages of 2 to 5 years old.* Counseling program: family oriented counseling for the
agency's foster care programs and the CFDC program.* Education Support Program: provides services to children who
are experiencing academic, behavioral and attendance difficulties and
are at risk of expulsion or dropping out of school.* The Extended Family Support Program provides short term
support to individuals caring for related children.* The Teen Alliance Program: provides DCFS wards with a unique
foster care experience.* The Safe Life Program: is an HIV/AIDS prevention and education
program aimed at providing information to adolescents about sexually
transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS.* The Teen Parenting Initiative Program serves pregnant and
parenting teens that are enrolled in the Chicago Public Schools.* The Next Step Program is a college readiness program with
mentoring support for high school mothers with one child.
Canis Sapiens dog training. Dog-friendly techniques. Group classes or private in Hyde Park. Weekends, nights, weekdays, in or outdoors. Courses: Puppy Kindergarten, Basic, Agility, Taste of Agility, Outdoors Manners, Small Dog, Rally-O, Canine Good Citizen. www.canissapiens.com, info@canissapiens.com, 733 913-2030
Helps locate veterinary and other services for pets, including no-kill shelters, breed and breeder i.d., advice, dog walking/cat sitting services, grooming, training, adoptions and more. 312 662-2497.
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club has obedience training for dogs given by certified dog trainer Hope Young. 773 643-4062.
Dog park/run supporters:
www.hydeparkdogrun.org, Citywide: www.DAWG.org
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club and a professional dog trainer have a a dogs-off-leash period, Sundays 1-3 pm, in the Neighborhood Club gym. 5480 S. Kenwood.
Especially for kids and youth, families, parents
See our Education Index for more, including for infancy and early childhood, such as the e-networking Parent Support Network, and Help Line, including Black Star Project. Recommended for scholarship search/info: http://www.scholarshiphelp.org
KidStart after
school programs has a site with much more than the programs: www.chicagokidstart.org.
Use the site, or regional guides (HPK is split between regions 4 and 5 at 55th
St.) to Find an activity (get/be involved, fit, learning, creative,
safe, earning incl. apprenticeship opportunities), Find a directory
of Community Resources.
KidStart (www.chicagokidstart.org)
and tutoring/mentoring programs include
After
School Matters paid apprenticeships in arts, technology, sports for as young
as 16 years (sometimes as young as 14 with permission and for stipend).
312
793-2804, www.state.il.us/agency/idol
Visit also www.afterschool.org
"application information", 312 742-4182.
Some Chicago Park District programs pay: JETS (Junior Earth Team)
Mayor's Office of Workshop Development. 312 746-7777.
Closest Youth Workforce Development Agencies: Blue Gargoyle Youth
Service Center, 4622 S. King, 773 373-8960, Shorebank Neighborhood
Institute, 1817 E. 71st St., 773 363-7007.