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A RECAP OF MARCH AND APRIL AT MFS...
"When families in our community struggle, the community struggles."
- Marcie Peterson, Roger K. Johnson Award Honoree
Howard & Evanston Community Center Program Showcase was a HECC of a Success!
We were honored to host our first-ever Program Showcase highlighting the Howard & Evanston Community Center!
If you couldn't join us for this special event, you can view the highlights by watching the video below! Plus, we invite you to continue supporting our community-based programs at HECC by clicking here.
What Makes MFS DuPage Stand Out?
Hear from Marcie Peterson, this year's Roger K. Johnson Award honoree of "A Night to Stand up for Families", as she shares her first-hand experience of seeing our wraparound services and programs in action at Metropolitan DuPage.
Senator Durbin Reports on HEAL Initiative at MPA
Senator Durbin gave his five-year report for the Chicago HEAL Initiative, a collaborative network of 10 healthcare providers through 18 Chicago neighborhoods, at the Metropolitan Peace Academy!
Are You Interested in Volunteering with MFS?
Over the past year, we've expanded our volunteer opportunities! This video highlights just some of the many volunteering efforts that have made an impact on the individuals, families and communities MFS serves.
Thank you to every volunteer, partner, sponsor and donor for giving to Metropolitan Family Services!
Find out more about our volunteer opportunities and how you can get involved here.
Celebrating Week of The Young Child (April 8-12)
In recognition of the nationally celebrated Week of the Young Child (April 8th - 12th), our DuPage, Midway and North Children's Centers held various events and activities including Music Monday, Tasty Tuesday, 80s Day and a parade! Our DuPage Center also hosted a STEM night across four of our sites where children and families were able to engage in STEM-related activities planned by teachers and community partners. What a great week!
Older Adults Month Donation Drive
The Resident Service Coordination (RSC) Program focuses on helping Chicago Housing Authority seniors across 54 senior buildings maintain and increase their quality of life. Resident Service Coordinators (RSC’s) foster an environment conducive to aging in place that is based on best practices, and it welcomes active seniors as well as those needing more support. The RSC Program coordinates and links seniors to services that provide the support necessary for them to remain independent and in their home for as long as possible.
This wish list will help seniors to continue to thrive and aid their quality of life.
Congratulations to Our Chicago Cubs Scholars!
We are thrilled to continue our tradition of developing Chicago Cubs Scholars! Two students from our Calumet Upward Bound program, London Jackson (pictured left) and Armelle Crowder (pictured right), have been selected as part of this year’s Cubs Scholar Class. Each will receive a $20,000 scholarship when they enroll in college, and will participate in a mentoring program with help from Cubs College Prep. While we have been fortunate to have Chicago Cubs Scholars in the past, this is the first time we’ve had two winners in the same year!
Congratulations to our scholars!
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