Human Services Nonprofits in Illinois

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES VARIOUS SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE TO THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN THE CHICAGO AREA. IT PROVIDES READING AND RECORDING SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE TO ITS CLIENTS, IN ADDITION TO A NUMBER OF OTHER SUCCESSFUL AND POPULAR EDUCATION, RECREATIONAL AND SUPPORT GROUPS.

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TEMPORARY SHELTER, COUNSELING, LEGAL SUPPORT AND HOTLINE FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.FAMILY SHELTER SERVICE, INC. PROVIDES FUNDING TO METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES TO HELP FULFILL ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.

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SUPPORTING THE CRADLE'S ADOPTION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

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THE MISSION OF THE DECATUR FAMILY YMCA, AS A CHARITY, IS TO PROVIDE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY THOSE IN FINANCIAL NEED THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: CHILD CARE, AFTERSCHOOL, SUMMER CARE, RECREATION AND FITNESS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

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SINCE 1870, ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE HAS BEEN AN AGENT OF HOPE AND CHANGE TO IMMIGRANT AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES IN CHICAGO, ENABLING CHILDREN TO DEVELOP TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL AND FAMILIES TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF POVERTY AND BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE. ERIE HOUSE'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITYLATINX IMMIGRANTS ALONGSIDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OF ALL BACKGROUNDSTHROUGH EDUCATION, ACCESS TO CRITICAL SERVICES, AND ADVOCACY, WORKING TOGETHER TO CREATE A JUST AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETY.

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PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, AND LONG-TERM RECOVERY PROGRAMS FOR THE HOMELESS OF JOLIET AND SURROUNDING WILL COUNTY AREA.

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AS A NONPROFIT, ACCREDITED, AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION, WE SUPPORT, IMPROVE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OLDER ADULTS BY EMPOWERING THEM TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.

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TO PROVIDE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND OTHER NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS INCLUDING OPERATING OF A MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CENTER, RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE.

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The goal of this organization is to provide supportive services for individuals and families who are homeless or which work with people who are at risk for homelessness in an effort to prevent them from losing their permanent residence.

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MATERNITY COUNSELING AND CASEWORK FOR WOMEN EXPERIENCING UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES AND CONSIDERING ADOPTION.COUNSELING FOR WOMEN EXPERIENCING PRENATAL & POSTPARTUM ANXIETY & DEPRESSION, PREGNANCY RELATED GRIEF & LOSS, OR DIFFICULTY TRANSITIONING INTO MOTHERHOOD.COMPREHENSIVE TEEN PARENTING EDUCATION AND COUNSELING PROGRAM.COUNSELING AND FACILITATION FOR SINGLES AND COUPLES PURSUING ADOPTION.EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF ADOPTION AS A POSITIVE, LOVING OPTION.

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THE UNIVERSITY Y DEVELOPS CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS COMMITTED TO SOCIAL JUSTICE, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, INTERFAITH COOPERATION AND GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT BY FOSTERING DIALOGUE, REFLECTION AND ACTION.

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PROVIDE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO PROMOTE SELF SUFFICIENCY

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THE MISSION OF THE GREATER PEORIA FAMILY YMCA IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide variety of social services that are designed to support healthy family development, improve the familys ability to resolve problems and prevent the need for unnecessary placement of children in settings outside the home.

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ADVANCE THE PRACTICE, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION OF PHYSICIANS IN THE FIELD OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE.

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THE FOX VALLEY FAMILY YMCA, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SERVICING THE COMMUNITY BY HELPING TO PROMOTE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND HEALTHY LIVING. THE PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, SEX, FAITH, DISABILITY OR INCOME LEVEL. CHILDREN/YOUTH THE YMCA CREATES AN ENVIRONMENT THROUGH ITS VARIOUS PROGRAMS THAT HELPS YOUTH TO DEVELOP THE SELF-ESTEEM NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS. THE YMCA CAMPS, DAY CARE, AND "SAFE PROGRAM" PROMOTES POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND LIFE-LONG INSPIRATION.

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IVEDC RUNS PROGRAMS TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME, DISABLED, ELDERLY, AND INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED.

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ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN IS A CATALYST FOR ORGANIZING, DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING STRONG FAMILIES AND POWERFUL COMMUNITIES WHERE CHILDREN MATTER MOST.

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TO REBUILD CHILDREN'S LIVES IN A CARING COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION IS A NONPROFIT CHILD WELFARE AGENCY THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO STATE WARDS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.

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PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY TO OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.