Illinois has seen its prison population soar in the last 35 years. In the last 30 years, the Illinois prison population has increased by more than 500 percent. Meanwhile, Illinois has seen its prison exits rise as well. The number of people released from Illinois state prisons from 2000 to 2003 has increased more than 22 percent. More than 50 percent of prisoners released from all Illinois prisons in 2006 returned to the City of Chicago. With thousands of formerly incarcerated individuals returning to Chicago, prisoner reentry has become an important subject. Chicago offers a thorough and comprehensive prisoner reentry initiative. The following information is available for individuals with a criminal background who have served their sentence and need a second chance.
City of Chicago Department and Sister Agency Programs
· Department of Environment & Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development – Collection and Recycling Center on Goose Island
· Department of Environment – Greencorps Chicago
· Department of Fleet Management – Automotive Repair
· Department of Revenue – Call Center Operations and Debt Collection
· Department of Streets and Sanitation – Neighborhood Beautification and Recycling
· Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development – Customized Work Services Program
· Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development – Social Enterprise Ventures Programs Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development – Transitional Jobs Program
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008
A Prescription for Parenting
On Saturday, July 12, the Center for Community Development participated in the Truth-in-Love Ministries radio broadcast on WYCA 102.3 FM.
The topic for the evening was A prescription for parenting.
The topic for the evening was A prescription for parenting.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Steps to Manhood Mentoring Program
Frequently Asked Questions
What is mentoring?
Mentoring is the sharing of your knowledge and experience with another person.
Where do you mentor the youth in your program?
7877 S. Coles Ave Chicago, IL
Age of youth?
6-17 yrs old
When do you meet with the youth?
We meet on Saturdays, by appointment only.
What scripture would you base the program on?
When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child, but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
1 Corinthians 13:11
Why is the program needed?
The level of black incarceration should be cause for national concern, particularly black men. Our program was created to provide an alternative to the cycle of incarceration.
What is your experience and significant success in this area?
27 yrs. Of work with youth
16 yrs. Of parenting
masters of art in community development
What are your proposed outcomes for this program?
Prepare boys for manhood
Develop sound decision-making skills
Character & Leadership development
Expose boys to the world outside their neighborhood
What is mentoring?
Mentoring is the sharing of your knowledge and experience with another person.
Where do you mentor the youth in your program?
7877 S. Coles Ave Chicago, IL
Age of youth?
6-17 yrs old
When do you meet with the youth?
We meet on Saturdays, by appointment only.
What scripture would you base the program on?
When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child, but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
1 Corinthians 13:11
Why is the program needed?
The level of black incarceration should be cause for national concern, particularly black men. Our program was created to provide an alternative to the cycle of incarceration.
What is your experience and significant success in this area?
27 yrs. Of work with youth
16 yrs. Of parenting
masters of art in community development
What are your proposed outcomes for this program?
Prepare boys for manhood
Develop sound decision-making skills
Character & Leadership development
Expose boys to the world outside their neighborhood
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Men's Conference 2008
Ministry One Presents
Men’s Conference 2008
June 13, 2008
Men of Honor Awards
June 14, 2008
Men & Boys Only
First Progressive Church of Christ
7259 S. Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
Registration fee
Men $35
Boys $10
For more information, call 312 371 9131 or http://www.ministryone.net/
Men’s Conference 2008
June 13, 2008
Men of Honor Awards
June 14, 2008
Men & Boys Only
First Progressive Church of Christ
7259 S. Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
Registration fee
Men $35
Boys $10
For more information, call 312 371 9131 or http://www.ministryone.net/
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Steps to Manhood Mentoring Program
The Center for Community Development’s Steps to Manhood (STM) mentoring program provides boys the comprehensive support and training necessary to transition from boys to men. STM incorporates the experience of Christian men and the wisdom of God’s word to prepare our boys to be contributors to their family and their community. The STM program teaches decision-making, leadership development, teamwork and financial literacy. We provide boys and young men an opportunity to gain exposure outside of their neighborhood through career counseling and college tours. STM meets every Saturday 11am-noon at Christ Bible Church, 7877 S. Coles Ave in Chicago. We provide services for boys in grades k-12. For more information or to enroll a student, please email cntrforcommdev@sbcglobal.net or call 773 322-2248.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
HOPE
Have you looked into the eyes of a boy without hope? I have-and it changed me. As the father of three boys, I think about my sons when I look into the eyes of a boy without hope.
Many of the boys I work with don't know what the future holds for them. They live only for today. For some, the world is limited to their drug-infested neighborhood. That's why the Center for Community Development exists-to offer hope. Through our Steps to Manhood Mentoring Program, we provide hope for the future for boys in grades K-12. Our boys have been studying the wisdom the Lord has given us in the book of Proverbs. In addition to hope, we offer help with homework.
The Center for Community Development provides transportation to and from all mentoring sessions. As you know, gas prices have risen significantly. With your gift of $25 we can transport our boys to and from our mentoring activites for two weeks. A gift of $50 will provide gas for one month. Or, a more generous gift of $100 will provide funds for a field trip. For your convenience, you can click on the following link to make a secure, on-line donation: http://www.cfcdevelopment.com/donation.html
Many of the boys I work with don't know what the future holds for them. They live only for today. For some, the world is limited to their drug-infested neighborhood. That's why the Center for Community Development exists-to offer hope. Through our Steps to Manhood Mentoring Program, we provide hope for the future for boys in grades K-12. Our boys have been studying the wisdom the Lord has given us in the book of Proverbs. In addition to hope, we offer help with homework.
The Center for Community Development provides transportation to and from all mentoring sessions. As you know, gas prices have risen significantly. With your gift of $25 we can transport our boys to and from our mentoring activites for two weeks. A gift of $50 will provide gas for one month. Or, a more generous gift of $100 will provide funds for a field trip. For your convenience, you can click on the following link to make a secure, on-line donation: http://www.cfcdevelopment.com/donation.html
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Wanted: Volunteers
Looking for someone to
love you for your mind?
Volunteer in a Chicago area
tutor/mentor program where you
can be a HERO and a mentor.
Be a volunteer, a donor, a leader.
Find how to be involved. Visit the
Program Locator section at
www.tutormentorconnection.org
love you for your mind?
Volunteer in a Chicago area
tutor/mentor program where you
can be a HERO and a mentor.
Be a volunteer, a donor, a leader.
Find how to be involved. Visit the
Program Locator section at
www.tutormentorconnection.org
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