by eam | Apr 4, 2023 | Success Stories
“I always thought it was cool how different medicine helps people, and I always wanted to help people.” - Jasmine has always had an interest in medicine. She came to AACF last year through her Pharmacy Technician training program at PharmT Prep LLC when her instructor...
by eam | Dec 1, 2022 | Success Stories
Having grown up on the West Side and experiencing violence in his neighborhood Tey is no stranger tohard times in Chicago. Tey entered into the AACF Youth Workforce Development Program at the age of 18 and received assistance with completing high school earning an...
by eam | Apr 5, 2022 | Success Stories
AACF congratulates youth client Michael on his recent employment offer as Expungement Clerk with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, located in the Daley Center, downtown in the Chicago Loop. We are very proud of your accomplishments Michael! Michael joined...
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 | Oct 21, 2021 | Success Stories
Osha Richardson is grateful for the assistance that he received from AACF, citing that Executive Director, “Evelyn is one of the greatest women I’ve ever met.” - Osha Richardson. Having grown up on Chicago’s South Side, Osha completed high school and entered college...
