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Rodney |
Caring for Seniors
Upon hearing about the major impact Adult Day Care is making in the lives of senior citizens, we decided to drop in and pay them a visit.
During our stay we heard of Rodney who has been with us since 2008. We asked Marilyn to tell us his testimony since he was unable to visit that day.
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Our staff members go beyond the call of duty every day to serve seniors in Chicago's most impoverished communities. Often times, their service interrupts their personal lives. We simply do not have time to read all of the thank you letters Adult Day Care receives each month, but click here to read the letter from Rodney's family.
To find out ways that you can make a greater impact, call Chicago Commons today at (773)638-5600.
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Parent Social Club
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Parent Social Club Members |
On Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 5:30PM, Chicago Commons held it's first Parent Social Club at the Nia Family Center. This social club engaged parents in the West Humboldt Park community whose child is not enrolled in a formal daycare.
During this 8-week program, we were able to work with parents to provide support in the education of their child. Members were given educational materials and asked to spend time with their 2-5 year old each week doing learning activities. At the end of this program, the children possessed greater recognition of colors, letters and numbers. In addition, we were able to equip parents with viable resources to create an environment conducive to learning.
When we asked Parent Social Club member Angela, what she liked most about the program, she replied, "I am glad that we were able to come into an environment that is totally positive and free of judgement and criticism. It has been helpful to meet and have the support of women who live in my community that I otherwise would have never known."
Currently we are confirming dates and times to continue the Parent Social Club as requested by its members.
Click here to see photos from Parent Social Club. |
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Saying goodbye is always hard to do...
 We bid farewell to our long time friend and volunteer, Mary Longbrake. Ms. Longbrake served on the Chicago Commons board for 25 years and organized a service day for Northern Lights, a group of retired employees from Northern Trust.
We commend Ms. Longbrake for her legacy of service and leadership.
A Memorial Gathering is scheduled for Monday, September 12, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m., at HABEN Funeral Home & Crematory , 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. |
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To all of those who loaded buses from Old Town and McHenry on Saturday, August 27th and headed to the Wilmette Bowling Center for a night o' fun...
A special shout out to HSA Commercial Real Esate. Without their sponsorship this event could not have been possible. | |
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Pour Out Your Heart
Join us on
November 4th at
Mercedes-Benz
of Chicago
for Pour Out Your Heart
for Commons!
Bid on silent auction
items amid Mercedes'
sexy, sleek luxury cars.
For more information
contact Sue G'Sell at
773.826.4256. |
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Fast Facts
 Did you know that 93% of every dollar we
receive goes directly
to our programs?
It's true! Every donation,
no matter how small,
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Quiz Question | |
What was the name of the public debate forum organized by Chicago Commons in 1898?
The first person
to email us with
the name of the public debate will
win a tote bag
full of goodies. |
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