Success Feels Good
Aiming High in Healthcare
Vanyce joined the African American Christian Foundation (AACF) Illinois Youth Investment Program (IYIP) last summer after her mother encountered information about the program on social media. Vanyce had just returned home from the hospital after the premature birth of...
With A Little Push
Chicago youths Loysteen and her boyfriend wanted a fresh start in life. So last year they moved to Arizona - a new location and a fresh start in life. But when Loysteen discovered that she was pregnant, they decided to move back to Chicago. Upon their return, they...
Keeping Up the Faith
Charlie is a hardworking man. He grew up on Chicago’s West Side known for high rates of gun-related crime and gang violence. In humble tones he describes it as “kind of rough growing up in a dangerous environment and losing friends to gun violence.”
You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
Kerianna grew up in the near west suburbs of Chicago. As a cool, smart, shy girl she always knew that she wanted to help people. She had been a counselor / mentor to kids when she herself was a kid. Her mom worked as a CNA, and because of her stories Kerianna knew that she wanted to do the same profession. Life was good as a child with mom and her two brothers. Unfortunately life got hard fast when Kerianna was 16 and her mom developed a drug problem and left their apartment, leaving Kerianna to fend for herself and her younger brother.
Working Hard to Achieve the Dream
Christianna, a young mother of two girls, has very clear dreams of owning her own catering company or restaurant. She had these very goals in mind when she joined the AACF Employment Program in early June this year. Christianna learned about the program from a friend...
Spotlight on AACF Career Coach Felicia
As one of the multitude of people who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic Felicia was grateful to learn of AACF’s workforce development programs from her cousin. Felicia joined the program in 2020 and was directed to the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA)...
Jasmine’s Journey
“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...
With The Courage to Reach Out
Tey exemplifies the strength and courage of reaching out for assistance. We are grateful that Tey has reached out for help among many others.
An Employment Case for the Record
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.
Job Success During Lockdown | Opportunities to Work During the Pandemic
AACF would like to congratulate Devon for his recent promotion and raise in his security position that he began this year.