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Dominican University’s New Emmaus Ecology Initiative Looks to Activate Young People in Catholic Parishes
A new initiative from Dominican University aims to revive Catholic congregations by reaching—and igniting the spirits of—youth and young adults. A $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc,. through its… Read more
Illinois DCFS Offers Post-Secondary Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is currently accepting applications for the 2024 DCFS Scholarship Program. Through the program, a minimum of 53 academic scholarships will be awarded… Read more
Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States and begins on the last Sunday in January each year. Our schools typically observe this annual… Read more
Archdiocese of Chicago Observes the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The Archdiocese of Chicago will join other Christian churches in praying for unity during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, beginning on Thursday, Jan. 18. Started in 1908, the… Read more
Illinois Raises Awareness During Community Risk Reduction Week
Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed Monday, January 15, 2024, through Sunday, January 21, 2024, as Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week in Illinois. CRR is a data-driven process to identify and… Read more
State of Illinois Combats Human Trafficking and Supports Survivors
The State of Illinois is recognizing Human Trafficking Awareness Day, part of the larger Human Trafficking Awareness Month, in an effort to raise awareness about one of the most under-reported… Read more
New Year, New Walmart Wellness Day
A new year presents the opportunity for a new you, and Walmart invites communities to own their health journey by joining us for the first Wellness Day of 2024 on… Read more
Chicago’s Sweetest Fundraiser, World of Chocolate Returns to Union Station
An unforgettable night with an endless array of decadent chocolates to satisfy every craving, AIDS Foundation Chicago’s (AFC) annual fundraiser, World of Chocolate, returns to Union Station (500 Jackson Boulevard)… Read more
Little Village Shelter for Asylum Seekers Begins Accepting Families
A new State-supported shelter is beginning to serve asylum seekers in Chicago. The location is the site of a former CVS in the Little Village neighborhood. The shelter will be… Read more
Additional Funding Underway to Support Migrants
By: Ashmar Mandou The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced $17 million in additional funding for municipalities to support migrants. This is in response to the more than 38,000… Read more
