Established in 1858, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago was created as a place where community members could find growth and support. Today, 165 years later, the YMCA of Metro Chicago has 14 centers, five camps, and nearly 100 extension sites, making the Y one of the largest social enterprises in Chicago. More than half a million individuals rely on the Y each year for social guidance and individual empowerment. The Y has remained at the heart and soul of personal development in Chicagoland and the Midwest and intends to do so for generations to come.
Serving Illinois since 1867, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a statewide, not-for-profit social service agency of the three Illinois synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
The demographics of clients served by LSSI generally reflect those of Illinois’ population, with one important exception—more than 80 percent of clients report an annual household income under $15,000, compared to just 12 percent of all Illinois households. The organization provides critical programs for the state’s most vulnerable residents including foster care, mental health services, alcohol and drug treatment, affordable senior housing, residential programs for people with developmental disabilities, and programs that help formerly incarcerated individuals integrate back into society.
Heartland Alliance—a leading human-rights organization— believes that everyone benefits when people who experience disparities are able to exit poverty, heal from trauma, and achieve stability; secure their rights; and shape policies that respond to their needs. Each year, we help ensure this opportunity for millions of people around the world who are seeking health & healing, safety & justice, and economic opportunity.
Why work for Heartland Alliance? Because it's more than a job, it's a purpose. Our multicultural staff of courageous champions are passionate about our mission and make Heartland Alliance a dynamic and exciting place to develop your career!
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