What do you do when you get out of prison? Who can you turn to for support?Looking for a job and an affordable home are not the only obstacles ex-offenders face as they re-enter their communities.Like any person transitioning into a new life, mental, emotional and spiritual support is just as important as finding work. Read the rest of this entry »
Community organizing is a Chicago tradition. And that tradition made headlines during the historical presidential campaign of our very own Barack Obama. Read the rest of this entry »
Today’s media landscape is changing. Whether we read our news in the paper or go online, the way we get our information changes almost daily. Read the rest of this entry »
We’re moving into these holidays, worried about the economy, but ready to mark the season with social gatherings, gift sharing and much good will. Looking for a way to support social justice while engaging the season? Read the rest of this entry »
As the world marked AIDS awareness day this December 1st, the continuing spread of HIV infected individuals particularly in poor countries, continues to stymie the experts. No longer just the concern of gay white men, in this country and in our city, there are many programs underway to bring prevention strategies to other communities showing increased infection rates. Read the rest of this entry »
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