Chicago Commons

Chicago Commons proudly hosted its third annual Chicago Commons Market on Saturday, July 27th. This vibrant event, an evolution of our Entrepreneurship Fair launched in 2022, underscores the power of community collaboration and entrepreneurial spirit. Hosted by our Family Hub program, the market featured a 37 parent vendors showcasing unique products, from artisanal crafts to delicious treats. Participants enroll in a Small Business Development series prior to the Market, preparing our vendors with the skills and tips necessary for their success. https://lnkd.in/g7zyDSP8 🌟 A special shoutout to all our amazing family small business owners! Your hard work, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit shine brightly at the Chicago Commons Market. Thank you for sharing your talents and contributing to the vibrancy of our community. We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished! 2024 Participants: -- Dulces Moños y Diademas -- Limes Smiles For Miles Inc. -- Rebel Style -- Vseciley Beauty -- Mels Creations -- iCandy Coffee & Candles -- Star Farm -- Postres Suli -- Jacqueline Daly -- LesMakeSweets -- Gigi's Creat1ons -- Becolores -- PrimaV Artistry -- Quetzal Trinkets and Gems -- DDIMIZ RANDOMSY -- Marietta's Design -- Thrift & Trenzas -- JanJan Nails -- Jenny B’s Pottery -- Prophecies Treasures Fantasies with Miracles -- Sense of Elegance -- Gomitas y Dulces Enchilados MADIZON -- Grecia's Bakery -- Los Agaves Soy Candles -- Antojitos Elly -- ATANY Skin Care Products -- Casa de Letty -- Sunde r Energy -- WRK 26 SS -- Vianey’s Prívate Catering -- El Rincon del Tamarindo -- Iliana's Kitchen (from my kitchen to yours) -- Addedyin Catering and Hairdressing -- All Star Essentials -- Fabuliz Treats by Liz 🎉 Thank you to all our Family Hub members, the Chicago Park District, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, Instituto del Progreso Latino, Light in the Night, and the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council! Your incredible support and collaboration have made the Chicago Commons Market a success. Together, we are building a stronger, thriving community. We couldn’t do it without you! Chicago Commons’ Family Hub is a crucial link to career pathways and comprehensive support services, fostering family stability and empowering families to break the cycle of poverty and thrive across generations. Visit our website to learn more about our Family Hub: https://bit.ly/3XZTez0 #ChicagoCommons #ThrivingAcrossGenerations #ChicagoCommonsMarket #ChicagoCommonsMarket2024

In the early days of Chicago Commons, the organization was deeply involved in advocacy and policy work, focusing on the conditions faced by families in Chicago. We conducted extensive research to understand the challenges families encountered and took proactive steps to address them. Amidst the grime and unsanitary conditions of a rapidly growing city, Chicago Commons was one of the first to emphasize the importance of public hygiene. They educated communities about essential practices like handwashing, which were crucial for preventing illness in an era when such knowledge was not widespread. Through outreach and engagement with social movements, Chicago Commons amplified their impact, advocating for policies that would uplift the city's most vulnerable residents. Their pioneering efforts in public hygiene and health laid the groundwork for a healthier Chicago, a legacy that continues in the organization's work today. Support our mission to uplift Chicago communities. Your involvement—whether through volunteering, donating, or spreading the word—makes a difference. Join us in helping families to thrive across generations. https://bit.ly/37t4jRc #ChicagoCommons #ChicagoCommons130

Thank you to the @LaSalle Networkfor coming down to spend time with the seniors and adults with disabilities at our Adult Day Service center in Bronzeville! Your presence brought extra joy and energy to the center. Seniors painted canvases, decorated hats, and played bingo with the help of our volunteers. We hope to see you again soon! As one of Chicago’s largest nonprofit providers of senior services, we support over 1,300 seniors and adults with disabilities in Illinois. Since 1980, Chicago Commons has enabled seniors and adults with disabilities to maintain their independence and quality of life. We provide essential support to them and their caregivers through our Home Care services across the Chicago metropolitan area and our Adult Day Service Center in Bronzeville.⠀ ⠀ Click here to learn more about our Adult Day Services and Home Care support: https://bit.ly/4bsFTmE #SeniorServices #ChicagoCommons #ThrivingAcrossGenerations

We’re honored to be highlighted by such a valued partner! 🌟 Chicago Commons is dedicated to empowering our community through early childhood education, senior services, and comprehensive support for families. We couldn’t achieve our mission without the incredible collaboration and shared commitment we have with organizations like yours. Stay tuned for more about our work together!

Ready to Launch Your Career as an Early Childhood Educator? Join us for an informative session on Pathways for Parents. Chicago Commons Provides -- Food Assistance -- Employment Coaching -- Childcare & Transportation Assistance -- Other Support Services Take the first steps toward your new career by taking two college courses online-live through our partnership with the Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship and City Colleges of Chicago. Then, transition to on-campus classes at Malcolm X College. Sessions will run from April 2025 through July 2025. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS -- Have a GED/high school diploma -- Be a city of Chicago resident -- Be an active parent or caregiver at a Chicago Commons’ Early Education center or partner sites -- Be a U.S. Citizen or DACA recipient -- Pass a background check -- Make a 3-year employment commitment -- Have no prior early childhood coursework HOW TO ENROLL -- Complete interest form at https://lnkd.in/guRDREic -- Attend one mandatory Virtual Information Session at bit.ly/3Xof1zX Eligible participants must commit to attending six workshops with a Post-Secondary Coordinator in preparation for returning to school. These workshops will teach essential techniques such as time management, effective study habits, money management, and more. **Support for completing applications is available upon request. #ChicagoCommons #FamilyHub #PathwaysforParents

 🎉 Join Us for a Night of Fun and Giving Back! 🎉 🎉 Chicago Commons' Pour Out Your Heart 2024 is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🍷 🗓 Friday, November 1, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM 📍 Galleria Marchetti, 825 West Erie Street, Chicago, IL Pour Out Your Heart gathers together supporters of Chicago Commons for an evening filled with food, fun, and wine. Purchase tickets for amazing raffle prizes, visit creative food stations, and dance to perennial favorites The Chicago Players. All proceeds go to Chicago Commons’ programs benefiting children, families, and seniors.