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Works in coalition with local and statewide organizations for social justice through education and advocacy programs on peace/human rights, women’s issues and economic structures. Address: 205 W. Monroe #500 Chicago IL 60606 phone: (312) 641-5151 Fax: (312) 641-1250 Contact: Christy Lytle Email: Web address: www.8thdaycenter.org ACLU, Roger Baldwin Foundation The legal and educational arm of the Illinois ACLU. The Roger Baldwin Foundation protects and extends civil liberties through education and litigation. Address: 180 North Michigan, Suite 2300 Chicago IL 60601 phone: (312) 201-9740 Fax: (312) 201-9760 Contact: K.T. Sullivan Email: Web address: www.aclu-il.org ACORN Institute A grassroots organization that works for home ownership for low and moderate income families, a living wage for all workers and economic justice for all. Address: 650 S. Clark, 2nd Floor Chicago IL 60605 phone: (312) 939-7488 Fax: (312) 939-8256 Contact: Deborah Myles Email: Web address: www.acorn.org AIDS Foundation of Chicago AFC provides funding for local AIDS prevention and care programs, advocates for fair AIDS policies and coordinates the activities of AIDS service providers in Chicago. Address: 411 West Wells Suite # 300 Chicago IL 60607 phone: (312) 922-2322 Fax: (312) 922-2916 Contact: Chris Mathews Email: Web address: www.aidschicago.org AIDSCare Assists homeless individuals with HIV/AIDS in the Chicago area transition toward independent living through housing, care and supportive services. Address: 315 West Barry Ave. Chicago IL 60657 phone: (773) 935-4663 Contact: Kirstan Natoli Email: Web address: www.aidscarechicago.org American Friends Service Committee Works for social justice and peace in diverse communities, including African-American youth, Latino women, and Guatemalan and Salvadoran refugee communities. Address: 637 S. Dearborn, 3rd Floor Chicago IL 60605 phone: (312) 427-2533 Fax: (312) 427-4171 Contact: Margaret Jackson Email: Web address: www.peacechicago.org Animal Protective League Provides shelter to homeless dogs and cats; nursing homes visits; spay/neuter assistance; and behavior assistance. All animals receive medical "treatment," altered and placed for adoption. Address: 1001 Taintor Road Springfield IL 62702 phone: (217) 544-7387 Contact: Rose Rebee Email: Web address: www.springfield-illinois.com/apl Better Government Association The Better Government Association is a non-profit citizens watchdog group that exposes waste, fraud and corruption in state and local government. Address: 11 East Adams Street, Suite 608 Chicago IL 60603 phone: (312) 427-8330 Fax: (312) 386-9203 Contact: Heidi Grossenbacher Email: Web address: www.bettergov.org Between Friends Comprehensive domestic violence agency that offers a national crisis line (800) 603-HELP, free counseling, referrals, court and employment advocacy, prevention and education services. Address: PO Box 608548 Chicago IL 60660 phone: (773) 274-5232 Fax: (773) 262-2543 Contact: Kathy Doherty Email: Web address: www.afriendsplace.org Bottomless Closet Provides professional clothing, job readiness and job retention training to women transitioning from Welfare to work, to help them achieve economic self-sufficiency. Address: 445 N. Wells Chicago IL 60610 phone: (312) 527-9664 Contact: Susan VanVeen Email: Web address: www.bottomlesscloset.org Centro San Bonifacio Dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for Latino families in the West Town and Humboldt Park neighborhoods through community organizing and leadership development. Address: 2510 West Cortez Chicago IL 60622 phone: (773) 252-9098 Fax: (773) 252-9195 Contact: Lori Ramos Email: Web address: www.sanbonifacio.org Champaign County Health Care Consumers (CCHCC) Health care for everyone! Through education, advocacy, and citizen involvement, working to ensure quality health care for all. Address: 44 E. Main , #208 Champaign IL 61820 phone: (217) 352-6533 Fax: (217) 352-9745 Contact: Claudia Lennhoff Email: Web address: www.prairienet.org/cchcc Champaign County Humane Society Address: 1911 East Main Street Urbana IL 61802 phone: (217) 344-7297 Contact: Web address: www.cuhumane.org Champaign-Urbana Tenant Union Prevents and resolves landlord-tenant conflicts, provides counseling, information, advocacy, and community education programs to promote fair landlord-tenant relationships. Address: 44 E. Main, Suite 208 Champaign IL 61820 phone: (217) 352-6220 Contact: Web address: cutu.org Chicago Area Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (CACOSH) CACOSH provides health and safety advocacy, training, and technical assistance to Illinois workers to prevent workplace injuries, illness and fatalities. Address: 1636 W. Van Buren Chicago IL 60612 phone: (312) 666-1611 Fax: (312) 413-7368 Contact: Emanuel Blackwell Email: Web address: NA Chicago Coalition for the Homeless At CCH, we research, create, implement, and advocate for programs to increase affordable housing and create living wage jobs, to end homelessness in metropolitan Chicago. Address: 1325 S. Wabash #205 Chicago IL 60605 phone: (312) 435-4548 Fax: (312) 435-0198 Contact: Mimi Alschuler Email: Web address: www.chicagohomeless.org Chicago Interfaith Committee on Worker Issues Educates organizes and mobilizes the religious community on issues and campaigns to improve wages, benefits and working conditions for workers, especially low-wage workers. Address: 1020 West Bryn Mawr Chicago IL 60660 phone: (773) 728-8400 Fax: (773) 728-8406 Contact: Dwight McDowell Email: Web address: www.chicagointerfaith.org Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network Provides a forum for information exchange and education, and uses public policy advocacy and professional training to aid battered women and their children. Address: 203 N. Wabash, Suite 2323 Chicago IL 60601 phone: (312) 750-0730 Fax: 312-750-0733 Contact: Dawn Dalton Email: Web address: www.batteredwomensnetwork.org Chicago Public Radio - WBEZ 91.5 FM, WBEQ 90.7 FM, WBEW 89.5 FM A community supported public service broadcasting institution offering distinctive, engaging, thoughtful and entertaining programming. Address: 848 E. Grand Ave, Navy Pier Chicago IL 60611 phone: (312) 948-4600 Fax: 312-948-4857 Contact: Pam Prosch Email: Web address: www.chicagopublicradio.org Child's Play Touring Theatre Since 1978, Child's Play Touring Theatre has been dedicated to validating the creativity of children by adapting their original stories and poems into live theatre. Address: 2518 W. Armitage Chicago IL 60647 phone: 773-235-8911 Contact: June Podagrosi Email: Web address: www.cptt.org Childlink Makes human services available to children and families in the Chicago area. We provide child protection, support, counseling, homeless youth intervention and referral services. Address: 110 West Cermack B404 Chicago IL 60608 phone: (312) 377-4735 Contact: Gail Redmerski Web address: www.childlnk.org Coalition of African, Asian, Arab European and Latino Immigrants CAAELII works to protect and promote rights, dignity, and respect for immigrants and refugees by uniting communities through education, services, and advocacy. Address: 4300 N. Hermitage Chicago IL 60613 phone: (773) 248-1019 Contact: Thavone Nyatso Email: Web address: www.caaaelii.org Coalition of Citizens With Disabilities in Illinois A statewide advocacy organization advocating equal opportunities for all people with disabilities through change at the local, state and federal levels. Address: 300 E. Monroe, Suite 100 Springfield IL 62701 phone: (217) 522-7016 Fax: (217) 522-7024 Contact: Brendt Ramsey Email: Web address: www.ccdionline.org Community Alliance & Action Network Our Mission is to build community and personal alliances to alleviate the effects of discrimination due to sexual orientation and/or gender identification. Address: 68 N. Chicago suite 401 Joliet il 60432 phone: 815.726.7906 Contact: gini lester Email: Web address: caanmidwest.org Community Media Workshop Works with non-profits and journalists in building a stronger democracy by ensuring diverse voices have equal access to the news and public policy debates. Address: 600 S. Michigan Chicago IL 60605 phone: 312-344-6402 Contact: Maggie Walker Email: Web address: www.newstips.org Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI) Builds strong families and communities by strengthening the power and voice of low-income and working parents and grandparents in Chicago. Address: 954 W. Washington, 4th Floor Chicago IL 60607 phone: (312) 226-5141 Contact: Ellen Schumer Email: Web address: www.cofionline.org Council for Disability Rights Peer managed and staffed information agency advocating for rights and responsibilities of people with disabilities and their families for their full inclusion in society. Address: 205 W. Randolph, Suite 1645 Chicago IL 60606 phone: (312) 444-9484 Fax: (312) 444-1977 Contact: Jo Holzer Email: Web address: www.disabilityrights.org Equality Illinois Education Project The mission of the Equality Illinois Education Project is to secure, protect and defend equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Illinois. Address: 3712 N. Broadway #125 Chicago IL 60613 phone: 773-477-7173 Fax: 773-477-6912 Contact: Chris Miller Email: Web address: www.eqil.org/ Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) GLAAD is dedicated to ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representations in the media to eliminate homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. Address: 5455 Wilshire Blvd. Ste#1500 Los Angeles CA 90036 phone: 323-634-2019 Fax: 323-933-2241 Contact: Paul Tatro Email: Web address: www.glaad.org Gilda's Club Chicago Meeting place where men, women and children living with cancer, along with their families and friends, join with others to build social, emotional, and informational support. Address: 537 N.Wells Chicago IL 60610 phone: (312) 464-9900 Fax: (312) 464-1487 Contact: Laura Jane Hyde Email: Web address: www.gildasclubchicago.org Girls in the Game The only not-for-profit in the country dedicated to enhancing the self-esteem of all girls through sports/fitness, health & nutrition education and leadership skill development. Address: 1501 W. Randolph Chicago IL 60607 phone: (312) 633-4263 Fax: (312) 633-4897 Contact: Amy Skeen Email: Web address: www.girlsinthegame.org Glass Slipper Project Provides free prom outfits for low-income girls in Chicago. Volunteers help students shop for dresses and accessories in a setting resembling a retail store. Address: 125 S. Clark, 5th Floor Chicago IL 60603 phone: (312) 409-4139 Fax: (773) 553-1502 Contact: Dorian Carter Email: Web address: www.glassslipperproject.org Greater Chicago Food Depository Cook County's food bank providing over 40 million pounds of food annually to over 600 hunger relief organizations. $1 provides 4 meals. Address: 4100 W Ann Lurie Pl Chicago IL 60632 phone: (773)843-6707 Fax: (773)927-8375 Contact: LaShawnda Cousins Email: Web address: www.chicagosfoodbank.org Habitat for Humanity, Champaign County Building decent homes for families in need and making affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action - giving a hand up not a hand out. Address: PO Box 1162, 119 E University Champaign IL 61824 phone: 2173590507 x11 Fax: (217) 363-3373 Contact: Eileen Gebbie Email: Web address: www.cuhabitat.org Habitat for Humanity, Chicago South Suburbs Volunteers partner with very low-income families to provide them ownership of simple, decent houses; keeping payments below 20% of income and charging no interest. Address: 139 W. Joe Orr Road Chicago Heights IL 60411 phone: (708) 756-2015 Fax: (708) 756-2075 Contact: David Tracey Email: Web address: www.hfhchgosouth.org Habitat for Humanity, DeKalb County Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County unites God's people to provide decent, affordable housing for families in need. Address: Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County, 2300 Sycamore Rd., #44 DeKalb IL 60115 phone: 815-758-5055 Fax: 815-758-5525 Contact: Chris Peddle Email: Web address: www.hfhdcillinois.org Habitat for Humanity, Illinois Helps build affordable housing for low-income families in need by providing support and training for the 54 Habitat affiliates working in communities throughout Illinois. Address: 323 Grape Vine Trail Oswego IL 60543 phone: (630) 551-0160 Fax: (630) 551-4040 Contact: Bobbi Burgstone Email: Web address: www.habitatillinois.org Habitat for Humanity, Knox County Provides the opportunity for lower income families to have ownership of a simple decent and affordable home by utilizing voluntary labor and donated materials. Address: PO Box 467 Galesburg IL 61402 phone: (309) 343-2242 Contact: James Ecklund Email: Web address: NA Habitat for Humanity, McLean County We are an Ecumenical Christian organization whose mission is to partner with God and families in need to provide simple decent housing. Address: 410 N. Prairie St. Bloomington IL 61701 phone: (309) 827-3931 Fax: (309) 827-5347 Contact: Bruce Williams Email: Web address: www.habitatmclean.org Habitat for Humanity, Rockford Area Provides the opportunity for lower income families to have ownership of a simple decent and affordable home by utilizing voluntary labor and donated materials. Address: 5183 Harlem Rd. Loves Park IL 61111 phone: (815) 636-4573 Fax: (815) 636-457 Contact: Ed McCaskey Email: Web address: www.RockfordHabitat.org Habitat for Humanity, Windy City Builds decent affordable housing for low-income families through sweat equity of buyers, volunteer labor and donations of material and money. Address: 1920 S. Laflin Chicago Il 60608 phone: (312) 243 - 64 Contact: Warren Callahan Email: Web address: www.windycityhabitat.org Hamdard Center A multicultural, multilingual social and health service agency dedicated to serving the South Asian, Middle Eastern and Bosnian communities in Illinois. Address: 1750 W. Cortland Chicago IL 60622 phone: (630) 860-9122 Fax: (630) 860-9122 Contact: Elissa Efroymsn Email: Web address: www.hamdardcenter.org Health and Medicine Policy Research Group Independent policy research center committed to study, evaluate, and develop policy on critical health care issues, focusing on poor and undeserved in Chicago and Illinois. Address: 29 East Madison, Suite 602 Chicago IL 60602 phone: (312) 372-4292 Fax: (312) 372-2753 Contact: Lee Lin Wang Email: Web address: www.HMPRG.org Homestead Corporation of Champaign-Urbana Develops and provides affordable permanent housing solutions to low-income individuals and families residing in the Champaign-Urbana metropolitan area. Address: 306 West Griggs Street Urbana IL 61801 phone: (217) 328-9373 Fax: (217) 344-3327 Contact: Aaron Smith Email: Web address: www.prairienet.org/homestead Housing Action Illinois Working to increase and improve affordable, decent, safe and accessible housing throughout Illinois! The coalition assists organizations building affordable housing, while preserving existing affordable housing. Address: 11 East Adams, Suite 1501 Chicago IL 60603 phone: (312) 939-6074 Fax: (312) 939-6822 Contact: Tammie Grossman Email: Web address: www.statewidehousing.org Housing Opportunities for Women Provides affordable permanent housing coupled with comprehensive supportive services to homeless women and children to assist them as they achieve maximum self-sufficiency and retain housing. Address: 1150 W. Lunt Chicago IL 60626 phone: (773) 465-5770 Fax: (773) 465-5771 Contact: Geri Palmer Email: Web address: www.how-inc.org Illinois CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Providing quality volunteer advocacy for abused/neglected children in the juvenile court system in belief that every child deserves a safe, nurturing and permanent home. Address: 2 Lincoln Square Urbana IL 61801 phone: (217) 384-0284 Fax: (217) 384-0329 Contact: Loralea Liss Email: Web address: www.illinoiscasa.org Illinois Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty A grassroots membership organization committed to educating the public about the flaws and injustices in the Illinois capital punishment system and promoting humane alternatives to the death penalty. Address: 180 N. Michigan Avenue, Ste. 2300 Chicago IL 60601 phone: 312-849-2279 Fax: 312-201-9760 Contact: Jane Bohman Email: Web address: www.icadp.org Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence Educates the public about handgun violence; works with law enforcement officials and community leaders on policy solutions addressing firearm violence; supports victims and their families. Address: 223 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 802 Chicago IL 60606 phone: (312) 341-0939 Fax: (312) 341-9770 Contact: Catherine Griffiths Email: Web address: www.ichv.org Illinois Disciples Foundation A peace with social justice campus ministry that works on issues of anti-war organizing, economic and labor justice, education, healthcare and international justice. Address: 610 E Springfield Ave Champaign IL 61820 phone: (217) 352-8721 Contact: Jen Tayabji Email: Web address: www.prairienet.org/idf Illinois Hunger Coalition With a membership base of nearly 400 organizations, IHC works to end hunger among children, the poor and other populations through advocacy, education and empowerment programs. Address: 205 W. Monroe, 3rd Floor Chicago IL 60606 phone: 800-359-2163 Fax: (312) 629-3514 Contact: Connie Probst Email: Web address: www.ilhunger.org Illinois Migrant Council Promotes employment, educational and other opportunities for migrant and seasonal farmworkers, their families and other low-income rural minority families to achieve self-sufficiency. Address: 28 East Jackson Blvd., #1600 Chicago IL 60604 phone: (312) 663-1522 Fax: (312) 663-1994 Contact: Donna Fantozzi Email: Web address: www.illinoismigrant.org Illinois NOW Legal and Education Fund Conducts research and publishes information concerning women's rights; it informs and educates the public about sexual discrimination and its consequences, both legally and socially. Address: 411 E. Union Litchfield IL 62056 phone: (217) 528-2077 Fax: (217) 324-3995 Contact: Susan Bramlet-Lavin Email: Web address: www.illinoisnow.org Illinois State Museum Society Promotes discovery, lifelong learning, and stewardship of Illinois' natural and cultural heritage by supporting the educational, exhibition, and research programs of the Illinois State Museum. Address: 502 S. Spring Street Springfield IL 62706 phone: 2177827011 Fax: 2177821254 Contact: Karen Witter Email: Web address: www.museum.state.il.us Illinois Stewardship Alliance A citizens organization promoting safe and nutritious food systems, family farming, and healthy communities. Advocating diverse humane socially just and ecologically sustainable production, marketing practices statewide. Address: P.O. Box 648 Rochester IL 62563 phone: (217) 498-9707 Fax: (217) 498-9235 Contact: Mark Beorkrem Email: Web address: www.illinoisstewardshipalliance.org Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs The north suburban Chicago area's premier advocate for fair and affordable housing. Address: 620 Lincoln Avenue Winnetka IL 60093-2308 phone: (847) 501-5760 Fax: 847-501-5722 Contact: Gail Schechter Email: Web address: www.interfaithhousingcenter.org Jobs With Justice Uniting community, faith, student and labor organizations in the effort for living wages, worker rights, economic justice, health care and liveable communities. Address: phone: Contact: Fran Tobin Email: Web address: www.jwj.org Korean American Women in Need Bilingual, culturally sensitive services including crisis counseling, legal, medical & social service advocacy, transitional housing, and support group as well as community education and training. Address: PO Box 59133 Chicago IL 60659 phone: (773) 583-1392 Contact: Kyungnan Yu Email: Web address: www.kanwin.org League of Women Voters of Illinois Education Fund A nonpartisan organization that assists citizens to become informed and active participants in government. Address: 332 S. Michigan, #1050 Chicago IL 60604 phone: (312) 939-5935 Fax: (312) 939-6887 Contact: Debbie Kirman Email: Web address: www.lwvil.org Lincoln Memorial Garden To maintain the Garden as a living memorial to Abraham Lincoln according to Jens Jensen's design and provide environmental education opportunities for children and adults. Address: 2301 East Lake Dr. Springfield IL 62707 phone: (217) 529-1111 Fax: (217) 529-0134 Contact: Jim Matheis Email: Web address: www.lmgnc.com Little Village Environmental Justice Organization Our mission is to work with our families, co-workers, and neighbors to improve our environment and lives in Little Village and Chicago through democracy in action. Address: 2856 S. Millard Ave Chicago IL 60623 phone: 7737626991 Fax: 7737626993 Contact: Kimberly Wasserman Nieto Email: Web address: www.lvejo.org Lupus Foundation of Illinois Provides information, doctor referrals, educational seminars, free support groups and promotes awareness and understanding of lupus while supporting research efforts to find a cure. Address: 20 East Jackson, #1150 Chicago IL 60604 phone: (800) 285-7872 Fax: (312) 542-0003 Contact: Darby Resha-Tio Email: Web address: www.lupusil.org Mikva Challenge Mikva Challenge develops the next generation of civic leaders, activists and policy-makers by giving young people the opportunity to actively participate in politics. Address: 25 E. Washington, Ste 703 Chicago IL 60602 phone: 312-863-6340 Fax: 312-863-6341 Contact: Kate Eubank Email: Web address: www.mikvachallenge.org NAACP, Illinois State Conference Fights to end all forms of discrimination against people of color through education and advocacy programs. Address: P.O. Box 095 Normal IL 61761 phone: (800) 957-7805 Contact: Mike Williams Email: Web address: NA Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Inc. Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Inc. (NHS) is a non-profit organization working to rebuild low- and moderate-income neighborhoods in the city of Chicago which are experiencing deterioration and disinvestment. NHS cultivates community reinvestment through a partnership of residents, business and government. NHS's mission is to rekindle hope in a neighborhood's future, restore conventional and local investment in the community, and create empowered, self-reliant homeowners. Address: 1279 North Milwaukee Ave., 5th Floor Chicago IL 60622 phone: (773) 329-4130 Fax: (773) 329-4120 Contact: Ave Costa Email: Web address: www.nhschicago.org Oak Park Regional Housing Center We promote fair housing by expanding housing options and promoting diverse communities. Address: 1041 South Boulevard Oak Park IL 60302 phone: 708-848-7150 Fax: 708-848-7165 Contact: Rob Breymaier Email: Web address: www.liveinoakpark.org Operation Snowball Operation Snowball is an alcohol and other drug use prevention program focusing on leadership development to empower youth to lead drug-free lives. Address: 937 South Second Street Springfield IL 61704 phone: (217) 528-733 Fax: (217) 528-7340 Contact: Mary Jo Peavy Email: Web address: www.os-iti.org PACE, Inc. Center for Independent Living PACE offers services which assist people who have disabilities in achieving or maintaining their independence in order to fully participate in the rights and responsibilities of society. All of the 23 centers in illinois assure 51% of their staff and board are people who have disabilities so that peer expertise is present in the planning and delivery of service. Address: 1317 E. Florida Urbana IL 61801 phone: (217) 344-5433 Fax: tty 344-5024 Contact: Nancy McClellan-Hickey Email: Web address: pacecil.org Physicians for Social Responsibility, Chicago Chapter An organization of health professionals and concerned citizens committed to eliminating weapons of mass destruction, preserving a sustainable environment and reducing violence and its causes. Address: 4750 N. Sheridan, #439 Chicago IL 60640 phone: (773) 989-4655 Fax: (773) 506-7072 Contact: Olga Delgado Email: Web address: www.psrchicago.org Planned Parenthood of Decatur Provides high quality, affordable reproductive health care, education and training programs to Macon and Moultrie counties. Address: 3021 North Oakland Decatur IL 62526 phone: (217) 877-6731 Fax: (217) 877-9452 Contact: Lynn Scoville Email: Web address: www.plannedparenthood.org Planned Parenthood Springfield Area Provides contraception, pregnancy and HIV testing and counseling, mid-life services, testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, community education programs, cancer screening, pap smears. Address: 1000 East Washington Springfield IL 62703 phone: (217) 544-2744 Fax: (217) 544-2746 Contact: Judith Barringer Email: Web address: www.planparent.org Prairienet A computer-based community network dedicated to empowering individuals and promoting equity of access to computer resources through recycled computers, the Internet, information, and education. Address: 510 East Daniel Champaign IL 61820 phone: (217) 244-1962 Fax: (217) 265-8424 Contact: Paul Adams Email: Web address: www.prairienet.org Prevention First, Inc. Serves human service professionals who work with youth, parents and communities in providing services and resources on prevention of substance abuse and related issues. Address: 2800 Montvale Drive Springfield IL 62704 phone: (800) 252-8951 Fax: (217) 793-7354 Contact: Karel Ares Email: Web address: www.prevention.org Regional Access & Mobilization Project Address: phone: Contact: Rogers Park Community Action Network Develops leaders and empowers the community to promote affordable housing, economic justice, quality schools, balanced development, good jobs and equal rights for all people. Address: 1545 W. Morse Chicago IL 60626 phone: (773) 973-7888 Fax: (773) 761-2097 Contact: Email: Web address: www.rpcan.org Sangamon County Community Foundation Philanthropic organization serving through diverse avenues (grants, scholarships, assisting donors and nonprofits) to improve quality of life and benefit many people in Sangamon County area. Address: One West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 816 Springfield IL 62701 phone: (217) 789-4431 Fax: (217) 789-4635 Contact: John Stremsterfer Email: Web address: www.sccf.us StreetWise Through its operation as a Street paper, StreetWise empowers the homeless in Chicago through employment opportunity. Simply put, StreetWise helps the homeless help themselves. Address: 1331 S. Michigan Chicago IL 60605 phone: (312) 554-0060 Fax: (312) 554-0770 Contact: Anthony Oliver Email: Web address: www.streetwise.org The Center for Multicultural Communities (formerly Healing Racism) Heals racism through education, fellowship and community action. Trained facilitators lead workshops, other programs promote excellence and inclusivity in communities, schools and local economies. Address: P. O. Box 212 Flossmoor IL 60422 phone: (708) 647-8547 Fax: (708) 922-0017 Contact: Eugene Dumas Email: Web address: www.hrchicagosouthland.org The Peace Museum More than a museum! Works with youth and adults to reduce violence by building communication, cooperation and conflict resolution skills for peaceful communities. Address: 100 N. Central Park Chicago IL 60624 phone: (773) 638-6450 Fax: (312) 638-6452 Contact: Rebecca Williams Email: Web address: www.peacemuseum.org The Springfield Project Works to unite Springfield as a community by working to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods and assisting residents to develop solutions to local problems. Address: P.O. Box 961 Springfield IL 62705 phone: (217) 206-7688 Fax: (217) 206-7693 Contact: Timothy Rowles Email: Web address: www.uis.edu/TheSpringfieldProject Tutor/Mentor Connection Tutor/Mentor Connection supports growth of volunteer-based tutoring/mentoring programs throughout the Chicago region using web based director, networking and collaboration, and traditional marketing. Address: President Chicago IL 60622 phone: 312-492-9614 Fax: 312-492-9795 Contact: Daniel Bassill Email: Web address: www.tutormentorconnection.org Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center is a grassroots organization committed to using media production and distribution as tools for promoting social and economic justice in the urbana Area. We are dedicated to addressing issues that the mainstream media neglects and we do not conceal our politics behind a false objectivity. We will empower people to "become the media" by providing democratic access to available technologies and information. Address: 202 S. Broadway Urbana IL 61801 phone: (217) 344-8820 Contact: Sascha Meinrath Web address: www.ucimc.org Voices for Illinois Children Works with families and policy makers to ensure that all children grow up healthy, nurtured, safe and well-educated Address: 208 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 1490 Chicago IL 60604 phone: (312) 456-0600 Fax: (312) 456-0088 Contact: James Perry Email: Web address: www.voices4kids.org WDBX - FM A community radio station providing the people of Southern Illinois with news, music, information and culturally diverse programming not otherwise available through existing media sources. Address: 224 N. Washington Carbondale IL 62901 phone: (618) 529-5900 Fax: (618) 529-3692 Contact: Brian Powell Email: Web address: www.wdbx.org WEFT - 90.1 FM A non-commercial radio station that provides community members access to the airwaves and gives voice to multi-cultural music and political views. Address: PO BOx 3164 Champaign IL 61826 phone: (217) 359-9338 Fax: (217) 352-9745 Contact: Mick Woolf Email: Web address: www.weft.org WUIS - 91.9 Springfield Address: phone: Contact: Bill Wheelhouse Email: Web address: www.wuis.org/ Young Women's Leadership Charter School An all-girls public school providing a college preparatory education focusing on science, math and technology-- fields in which women, particularly women of color, are underrepresented. Address: 2641 South Calumet Avenue Chicago IL 60616 phone: (312) 949-9400 Fax: (312) 949-9142 Contact: Alison Chisolm Email: Web address: www.ywlcs.org |
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