To empower those facing homelessness or at risk of homelessness by providing access to the resources and employment opportunities so individuals can work toward self-sufficiency with dignity.
A new season is upon us and everyone knows that June through August are the best months to be in Chicago. Discover the best shows from a few names you have heard of, and some you may have not. We will answer hard hitting-questions like “Is grunge the next evolution of folk?” “Can a singer go from making 6-second Vine covers to filling Allstate Arena?” and “Is it truly ironic if it rains on your wedding day?” Find out these answers and more in our Summer Concert Guide.
Englewood begins making plans for its own elevated trail, much like the 606.
The Chicago Coalition for the Homeless's "Three Steps Home" package passes th...
Over 150 active vendors buy and resell StreetWise each month, with over 350 vendors who sell the magazine each year. Vendors purchase the magazine for $0.90 and resell for $2.00, keeping the profit and any tips. Selling the magazine is an opportunity to earn an income to meet immediate and basic needs. We offer a "hand up, not a hand out". StreetWise vendors are investing in their future as they seek a pathway out of homelessness and poverty.
The StreetWise Transitional Employment Program (STEP) aims to empower individuals to obtain sustainable employment by providing job skills training, connections to employment opportunities, and ongoing support services. STEP offers a series of workshops for jobseekers to build workplace skills, develop resumes and online profiles, as well as improve job search and interview techniques.
