Deadline January 24, 2022 – COVID-19 Vaccine Community-Based Education & Outreach Grant
Despite generally increased COVID-19 vaccine availability, disparities persist in vaccine uptake, vaccine confidence, and vaccine access. Community partners are best positioned to understand and address the specific issues of their communities. IDPH has identified “Target Focus Areas” at the zip code level that could benefit from community partner support. Awards and funds are distributed based […]
Cabrini Green Legal Aid Assist “Restore. Reinvest. Renew.” (R3) Project Participants in Maywood Submit Their ‘Rap Sheets’ for “Relief Options” Review
Cabrini Green Legal Aid (CGLA), a non-profit legal advocacy organization, collaborated with the Monroe Foundation on Saturday, January 15th at the Kimberly A. Lightford Recreational Center, to assist 15 “Rap Sheet” Day participants who responded to a survey of “What Will It Take to Not Commit a Crime.”
“REASSURANCE”:SOULS TO THE VAX “BOOSTER” SUNDAY VACCINATES 37 FAMILIES (AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE 6 WITH CHILDREN UNDER 5)
On Sunday, January 9th, The “HUB” at Action Coalition of Englewood P.E.A.C.E Center (People EducatedAgainst Crime in Englewood), 6455 S. Peora, collaborated with the Monroe Foundation, the Black StarProject, People Empowering People, and Say “Yes” to Life (a project of the National Black Wall StreetChicago), to launch “Souls to the Vax…Booster Sunday.”
CALL FOR R3 GRANT APPLICATION REVIEWERS
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority seeks individuals to participate in Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) grant program application review. Application reviewer responsibilities include:
Testing and Mask Resources
With Omicron cases rising, people in Chicagoland need access to tests and proper masks so they can keep each other as safe as possible. This month, we are emphasizing the following messages for community members with questions about the Omicron variant
Get Cleared, Illinois-P.O.W.E.R Project Convenes Justice Advocates and Individuals Impacted by Incarceration Seeking Expungement/Sealing/Relief Options at Englewood Forum
PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $45 MILLION IN GRANTS AVAILABLE THROUGH RESTORE, REINVEST, RENEW (R3) FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Program’s Second Round of Funding Will Support Organizations Working in Communities Most Impacted by Failed War on Drugs CHICAGO— Governor JB Pritzker and Lt. Governor Julianna Stratton today announced $45 million in Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) program funding to support community organizations that serve neighborhoods most impacted by economic disinvestment, violence, and the war […]
Bulletin – Restore. Reinvest. Renew. Discussion in the village of Maywood leads to “Action”
Saturday, November 13th, 25 individuals, impacted by a conviction in their past that is a barrier to employment, housing or education, participate in a “Restore. Re-invest. Renew.”
October 2021 – City of Chicago Program to Support Small Businesses and Nonprofits
Dear Chicagoan, I am reaching out to inform you of the latest City of Chicago program to support small businesses and nonprofits. Announced today, the Chi Biz Strong Grants Program and Outdoor Dining Grants Program will provide over $20 million in grants to Chicago’s small businesses and nonprofit organizations. The Chi Biz Strong Grant Program will provide […]
Restore, Reinvest, Renew (R3)
Restore, Reinvest, Renew (R3) Collaborative Seeks to ” Break the Generational Cycle of Violence and Incarceration in the Village of Maywood