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Giving Tuesday and Why It Is Important
So, what exactly is Giving Tuesday? - As many people know, not-for-profits such as AACF rely solely on donations and government grants in order to provide services to program participants. We do not charge our clients for services. Our ability to serve our youth...
We Are Grateful for the W.P. & H.B. White Foundation
We wish to express our sincere gratitude to the W.P. & H.B. White Foundation for the grant award of $20,000 last month in September. It is because of the generous support of organizations like the W.P. & H.B. White Foundation that we are able to provide youth...
We Celebrate Workforce Development this Month!
We celebrate Workforce Development Month this September honoring dedicated staff and community business leaders in connecting quality youth employees with places of local business.
One Year Anniversary Partnership with Walgreens Corporation
Corporate Citizenship is not just a thing at Walgreens and we are grateful. We would like to express sincere gratitude to Walgreens corporation for our upcoming one-year anniversary in partnership with placing AACF youth interns in various Walgreens retail store...
Partnering in the New Year for CNA Training Program Participants
We are excited to announce two new training sites for our Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Training Program: Swedish Hospital and Symphony of Evanston, beginning in February 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for everyone and securing partnerships with...
2020 Season of Giving Spotlight – Dr. Scholl Foundation
The year 2020 has definitely provided real challenges for all of us. Those challenges have perhaps hit certain groups of us the hardest. But in this year’s season of giving it is also a season of gratitude for us as we wish to express our sincere thanks to the Dr....
We Celebrate American Education Week 2020
We believe that education is a crucial foundation for building a successful career. In honor of National American Education Week (Nov. 16 - 20), which celebrates public education and all of the individuals involved to make it happen, from educators to school...
Partners with Power: CTA Second Chance Program
AACF clients face many barriers to employment, including homelessness, returning citizens, and many other social issues within or beyond the control of our clients. For that reason we are leveling barriers by partnering with the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA)...
New Opportunities to End Youth Homelessness
One of the biggest factors facing our youth today is homelessness. As we all know, it’s hard to get a job—let alone any other service or benefit—if you don’t have a mailing address. Even when kids crash on their loved ones’ couches, having mail sent to that address...
Rent Assistance and Relief Fund
While we scramble to adapt to these new realities, we are also working hard to support both the immediate and long-term needs of our youth. Our staff is working tirelessly to support our vulnerable youth population who are disproportionately impacted by the ripple...