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A RECAP OF MAY AND JUNE AT MFS...
"Thank you for believing in Metropolitan Peace Academy, because if you didn't validate it, we wouldn't be here. Credibility in this field is everything."
- Dr. Vanessa Perry DeReef | Chief Training Officer, MPA
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Congratulations to Our Latest MPA Graduates
In June, we celebrated our newest graduates of street outreach workers, case management workers, victim service advocates, and our first-ever Crisis Prevention & Response Unit cohort from the Metropolitan Peace Academy. Congratulations to all the graduates!
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about Metropolitan Peace Academy, please visit: https://bit.ly/3Y22Iqd
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Government Affairs Partners with
We Got You Illinois
Our Government Affairs team has partnered with We Got You Illinois to make this summer the best it can be. By visiting wegotyouillinois.org, people can check to see if their child has been automatically enrolled or if an application is needed for the Summer EBT program. Families with school-aged children may be provided with an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card to purchase groceries during the summer when school is out. Summer EBT is complementary to the summer meal programs meaning a family does not need to choose between the two programs!
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Back to School Donation Drive
It's never too early to start thinking about back to school! For the next three weeks we're running a donation drive to help provide prepackaged backpacks for students K-12!
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Harness The Power of Your Will for MFS
Coming up next month: August is National Make-A-Will Month, and MFS invites you to consider your own will-power by creating a will. In just 20 minutes, you can find a sense of security knowing that you’ve protected your family, dictated important decisions, and made a lasting legacy to support MFS for years to come.
Create your free will today. Click here. |
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Celebrating Juneteenth at MFS
In June, Metropolitan Family Services marked Juneteenth with special celebrations and recognitions of the end of slavery in the United States. It was not until June 19, 1865, two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, that government troops marched to Galveston, TX to notify enslaved people that they were free.
MFS is inspired to make this a time for reflection, restoration, and rejoicing. Enjoy this video sharing some of our center's celebrations:
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Month Recognized at MFS
MFS staff wore purple in June to draw attention to and raise awareness of elder abuse. The color purple is associated with dignity and respect, representing how we treat our elders. Thank you to those who joined us in spreading awareness of elder abuse to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15th.
If you or someone you know is suffering from elder abuse, please reach out to the MFS Adult Protection Services hotline at 312-986-4332.
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Photos feature MFS' Adult Protective Services team, who celebrated World Elder Abuse Awareness Month and Pride Month in June.
Sign Up for August's 40-Hour
Domestic Violence Training
Domestic violence is a complex and pervasive issue that affects one out of three women and one out of four men in their lifetime. As a result, Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals (ICDVP) certification requires all domestic violence staff, interns and volunteers who wish to provide direct services to victims to complete a minimum of 40 hours of domestic violence training.
If you are interested in signing up for our August training, please click here.
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