by eam | Jan 25, 2022 | Success Stories
Job Success During Lockdown AACF would like to congratulate Devon for his recent promotion and raise in his security position that he began this year. Even though growing up in Englewood in Chicago’s south side had its challenges for Devon - he describes the...
by eam | Jan 25, 2022 | Success Stories
At some point during last year Keni walked through the doors of the AACF office located in north Oak Park. With two boys, age five and seven, and a series of temporary job placements, Keni was having trouble supporting himself and his family. A high school...
by eam | Dec 20, 2021 | Featured News
We believe that no one should go hungry and be without having their personal needs met, especially during the holidays and during these challenging times. At AACF, we judge each day by planting seeds and the harvest we sow. For that reason, our Board of Directors will...
by eam | Dec 20, 2021 | Featured News
We would like to offer a huge thank you to the Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation (OPRF Community Foundation) for the generous contribution of $3000 in support of our program operations. With this funding we will be able to continue to provide life changing...
by eam | Dec 8, 2021 | Jobseeker Insight
Low income families, BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color), women, and youth have been hit the hardest from the economic recession in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The negative impact includes higher rates of poverty among these groups due to job loss....
