IN THIS MONTH'S FAMILY MATTERS ...

- Jeanet, a DV Housing Client

Raising Awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence can manifest in many different ways – emotional, financial, sexual, and physical. Our DuPage Center spent the month of October spreading awareness and engaging the community in breaking the silence to end domestic violence through various events held at the center and in the community.

 

Glendale Heights Library Display	DuPage County Courthouse Table
Chalk the Walk	Inter-personal Violence Trivia Table at North Central College
District 2 Board Proclamation	Wear Purple Day
Harvest of Hope	Trunk r' Treat

 

Mpower the Night 42nd Annual Celebration is Just a Few Days Away!

Join us on November 11 for an evening of celebrating community at Mpower the Night. Together, we can achieve more. Let's strengthen our bonds, foster new connections, and make an even bigger impact! To learn more cick here. And if you're unable to join us this year but would still like to support, you can donate here. 

MFS Board Chair, David Tropp, Celebrates One Year!

 Our 2023 Annual Report is Now Live!

This year, Metropolitan celebrates “community” – and here, community starts from within. Our 2023 Annual Report is live! Explore the power of our Metropolitan family through the stories that defined our impact this year.

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day

The second Monday of October is recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day.
This year, Metropolitan's Racial, Equity, Inclusion, & Injustice Initiative (REIJ) and our Howard & Evanston Community Center celebrated with a special event: "African & Aztec Drum & Dance: A Black and Brown Indigenous Traditional Performance." While showcasing African and Aztec cultures dancing in solidarity, the performance also included teachings about history, traditional instruments and dress, plus in-person dance lessons, which provided a truly immersive cultural experience. 

September 15 - October 15 marks Hispanic Heritage Month!

Metropolitan's Midway Center recognized this month with a kermes-style celebration, featuring local Latin-owned vendors, raffles, Mariachi music, games, traditional food, activities, and of course lots of dancing!

2023 Equal Access to Justice Awards Luncheon Raises more than $440,000!

Thank you to all who contributed to the success of the Legal Aid Society’s 2023 Equal Access to Justice Award Luncheon! The Luncheon supports the critical legal services LAS provides, and celebrates the pro bono contributions that make those services possible. Together, we raised more than $440,000 to benefit LAS’s programs and the 20,000 clients we serve! You can learn more about the Legal Aid Society here.

 

 

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Danced in the Rain at the 2nd Annual Staff Family Barbeque!

We're Mpowered to spend time together as a team at our second staff family barbecue! We enjoyed reconnecting on a day full of food, activities, and fun!

Interested in learning more about our staff and what it means to be an employee at MFS? Check out our featured job opportunites below or view a full list of current openings here. 

JOIN THE METROPOLITAN FAMILY! Featured Career Opportunities * Bilingual DV Advocate (Community Outreach) DuPage  * Community Schools Coordinator Calumet * Clinical Program Supervisor - Crisis Services Southeast Chicago * View all our job listings at www.metrofamily.org/careers Keep up with all things careers at Metropolitan with @MetroFamCareers, our new social media pages! Follow on LinkedIn.