24-25 Chicago 400 - Housing Action Corps

**Member Duties**: Illinois has 7 public conviction registries that impact a staggering number of residents; in our state, 1 in every 145 men-and 1 in 42 Black men-are listed on a registry. The Chicago 400 Campaign engages those directly affected in advocating for policy changes, and we need support to grow the organizing potential of our campaign. The Art...

**Member Duties**: Volunteers are vitally important to Housing Forward’s work, and the Community Outreach & Volunteer VISTA will help us build sustainable community relationships to achieve our mission of ending homelessness. Throughout their year of service, the VISTA will develop and expand relationships with community groups to build their awareness of...

and long-term goals. **Member Duties**: By summer 2024, GPCC will complete a strategic planning process that outlines how GPCC can serve its community both in the short - **Program Benefits**: Living Allowance, Childcare assistance if eligible, $400 Monthly Housing Stipend, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Health Coverage*, Relocation...

**Member Duties**: Our 30 years of experience demonstrates that a coordinated approach to addressing the housing crisis should include organizations from a variety of sectors (local government, faith communities, businesses, schools, community organizations, etc.). By the end of their service, the Community Outreach and Stewardship VISTA will develop and...

**Member Duties**: GPCC currently offers housing counseling, works to reoccupy vacant homes through the Micro Market Recovery Program (MMRP), offers emergency housing support, and owns a 40-unit affordable senior housing building, but these services are not enough to meet the vast affordable housing needs in Chicago’s West Side. The Data and Evaluation...

**Member Duties**: Housing Forward recognizes that data is essential in reducing homelessness and allocating resources effectively. Rigorous data helps us identify gaps in services, secure new funding and partnerships, and meet changing community needs. In collaboration with the System Performance Team, the Data Analytics VISTA will monitor data quality...

**Program Benefits**: Relocation Allowance, Childcare assistance if eligible, Health Coverage*, Stipend, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Training, Living Allowance, Monthly Housing Stipend. - **Terms**: Permits attendance at school during off hours, Permits working at another job during off hours. - **Service Areas**: Community and...

**Member Duties**: MHL’s Resident Services Department is motivated to expand our CHW program and recently implemented a new database to measure resident engagement, track telehealth service deliveries, and streamline our electronic filing systems. We recognize the need to ensure our CHWs are receiving adequate development, as well as to record and...

**Member Duties**: The neighborhood of Bronzeville experiences high levels of poverty and housing insecurity, which have only been exacerbated by the recent migrant crisis facing Chicago and the nation. The Housing Justice Organizer will collaborate with local residents and organizations to identify resources to help CNH confront this new issue and continue...

**Member Duties**: NeighborScapes recognizes there are service gaps that our organization is not equipped to fill. By researching available services, building relationships with nonprofit and government agencies, and developing curricula on community resources, we will be able to lower the barrier to accessing services that can alleviate poverty. The Harvey...

**Member Duties**: The Auburn-Gresham and Southside neighborhoods in Chicago have suffered decades of systemic injustices, including redlining and racial violence, that leave many residents without access to stable housing. While there are housing resources available, they are not always easy to access. The Housing Justice Organizer will collaborate with...

**Member Duties**: Discriminatory housing practices and the systemic housing injustices disproportionately impact low-income communities and members of protected classes. The Fair Housing Testing & Outreach VISTA will strengthen our agency’s capacity to assist people facing these challenges by improving our volunteer tester program and increasing...

**Member Duties**: Affordable housing in Uptown is increasingly threatened by gentrification. Voice is one of the few community-controlled corporations continuing to preserve low-income housing in the area. We are launching two innovative projects to support the Uptown neighborhood, but we need a dedicated VISTA to ensure both owners and residents receive...

**Member Duties**: POAH and other local stakeholders are providing resources to ensure low-income households can stay in East Woodlawn despite the expected economic impact of the Obama Presidential Center on rents and values. While POAH has been active in Woodlawn for more than a decade, there is still much to learn about how best to stabilize and serve its...

**Member Duties**: From our experience developing affordable housing in Harvey, we know that resources are available in the South Suburbs, but these services are often fractured and difficult to access. The Housing Justice Organizer will collaborate with Southland Development Authority staff, the Harvey Neighborhood Network, and other community partner...

**Member Duties**: LCCH has had tremendous success in reducing chronic and veteran homelessness in Lake County, but we need to continue and expand our efforts to reach our goal of ending homelessness in our community. The Homeless Continuum of Care VISTA will enhance our homeless response systems by increasing engagement with those with lived experience,...

**Member Duties**: CPAH’s primary service area, Lake County, has some of the wealthiest communities in our state, as well as some of the poorest; 34% of the communities in Illinois which have less than 10% of their housing stock as affordable are within our jurisdiction. The Construction Operations VISTA will streamline our project and subcontractor...

**Member Duties**: SCH has previously struggled to find the capacity to collect in-depth data from community stakeholders outside our historical target demographic. Supplementary data would allow SCH to formulate a more complete interaction model and expand the organization’s vision in direct connection to the needs and desires of the communities we serve....

**Member Duties**: Housing counseling and fair housing assistance are recognized tools to alleviate poverty and stabilize households, but these positive outcomes can only be achieved if those in need have efficient access to resources and services. The Housing Counseling VISTA will collaborate with program, executive, and development staff to research,...

**SY24-25 Tutor, Math or Literacy - Tutor Corps (Part-time/Temporary Role)** **Job Number**:240001PL** **Posting Date**: May 23, 2024, 9:54:18 AM **Primary Location**: Central-42 West Madison Street (Student Assessment and MTSS) **JOB DESCRIPTION -** Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over...