Human Services Nonprofits in Illinois

MISSION:

GREENLIGHT'S MISSION IS TO ACHIEVE THE BEST OUTCOMES FOR FAMILIES, YOUNG ADULTS, AND CHILDREN BY PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICES. ITS PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE ADOPTION AND GUARDIANSHIP FOR CHILDREN IN THE WELFARE SYSTEM.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services that meet the needs and interests of the senior population. Also included are organizations that administer funding for senior services under Title III of the Older Americans Act.

MISSION:

PROVIDE A DEDICATED EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN SIX WEEKS TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE TO BECOME CONFIDENT PROBLEM SOLVERS AND LIFE-LONG LEARNERS. DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO MEET ILLINOIS EARLY LEARNING STANDARDS AND BENCHMARKS CAREFULLY IMPLEMENTED BY HIGHLY TRAINED TEACHERS, DEGREED IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS VETERANS AND FIRST-RESPONDERS WHO HAVE RISKED THEIR LIVES TO SERVE THEIR COUNTRY TO HELP THOSE WHO STRUGGLE WITH POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) AS WELL AS SEXUAL TRAUMA, THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS TO PLACE TRAINED PTSD SERVICE DOGS WITH VETERANS AND FIRST-RESPONDERS AT NO COST TO HELP THEM HEAL FROM THE PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS OF WAR AND DUTY THROUGH THE COMPASSION AND HEALING POWER OF THEIR LOYAL FOUR LEGGED COMPANIONS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide personal care for dependent adults or adults with disabilities in a supervised group setting during some portion of a twenty-four hour day. Services may include social and recreational activities, training that is essential for sustaining the activities of daily living and meals, as appropriate.

MISSION:

TO FOSTER, MAINTAIN AND SUSTAIN A 25-YEAR SUPPORTIVE INTERGENERATIONAL RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY DESIGNED TO PREVENT SOCIAL ISOLATION THROUGH NEIGHBORHOOD SUPPORT. SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON REHABILITATING 60-YEAR-OLD HOUSING STOCK AND INFRASTRUCTURE AND ACCOMODATING THE EMERGENT NEEDS OF AN AGING POPULATION OF SENIOR CITIZENS LIVING ON LIMITED FIXED INCOMES WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE,RELIGION,SEX,CREED OR NATIONAL ORIGIN

MISSION:

THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN BATTERED WOMENS NETWORK IS A COLLABORATIVE MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THROUGH EDUCATION, PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY, AND THE CONNECTION OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DIRECT SERVICES.

MISSION:

WE EXIST SOLELY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE GO HUNGRY. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING FREE SUMMER LUNCHES WHEN THE CHILDREN ARE OUT OF SCHOOL PROVIDING WEEKEND BAGS OF FOODS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR TO CHILDREN WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE HAVE NOTHING TO EAT OVER THE WEEKEND AND BY PROVIDING A MOBILE MARKET ONCE A MONTH TO HELP FAMILIES WHO STRUGGLE WITH FEEDING THEIR FAMILIES.

MISSION:

PROVIDE A NETWORK OF SERVICES THAT PROMOTE SELF-EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

MISSION:

EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH ADVOCACY AND THE COORDINATION OF SERVICE OPTIONS

MISSION:

TO KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER BY PROVIDING STRUCTURED EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING SUPPORT, SOCIAL SERVICE AND THE BASIC NEEDS FOR YOUTH TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE THEIR QUALTIY OF LIFE AND THEIR FAMILIES.GOPYC SERVICES INCLUDE: GROUP HOME AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING, FAMILY ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT SERVICES, MENTORING, TUTORING, AFTER SCHOOL RECREATION, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND JOB READINESS TRAINING. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THIS AGENCY IS "KEEPING FAMILIES TOGETHER".

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO WOMEN IN THE DANVILLE COMMUNITY WHO ARE UNABLE TO LIVE INDEPENTLY BECAUSE OF ECONCOMIC OR PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES.

MISSION:

TO ENHANCE THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, COMMUNICATION/LANGUAGE, AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN WHILE CONTRIBUTING TO THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF OUR COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

TO SERVE THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, LOW INCOME RESIDENTS AND THE DISABLED IN THE KANE COUNTY AREA OF ILLINOIS.

MISSION:

SHELTER AND SERVICES FOR ABUSED CHILDREN AND BATTERED ADULTS AND CHILDREN

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services that meet the needs and interests of the senior population. Also included are organizations that administer funding for senior services under Title III of the Older Americans Act.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THEIR TOUGHEST, MOST VULNERABLE MOMENTS.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELLBEING OF THE OSWEGOLAND SENIOR COMMUNITY BY HONORING AND SERVING OUR SENIORS WHILE PROVIDING AN ENVIROMENT THAT IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE AND EXTENDS INDEPENDENT LIVING.

MISSION:

TO UNITE YOUTH ACROSS ALL BACKGROUNDS AND IDENTITIES BY FOSTERING SELF-ESTEEM AND MUTUAL RESPECT THROUGH THE PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE OF CIRCUS ARTS.

MISSION:

FSC PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE EVIDENCE-BASED INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING, GROUP SUPPORT AFTER SUDDEN LOSS, AS WELL AS DELIVERS EDUCATION AND SKILL BUILDING PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO TEACH, CONNECT, AND HELP NAVIGATE TOPICS RANGING FROM BUILDING RESILIENCE TO COPING WITH CHALLENGES IN THE COMMUNITY.