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Poverty:
A non-sectarian, nonprofit providing shelter, supportive housing, counseling and skill, academic and employment training to poor and homeless adults and families. Includes programs, newsletter, employment opportunities, resale store and links.
http://theleague.org/
Offers low-income residents of the Uptown community social, educational and economic development programs, including job training and creation, affordable housing, feeding and sheltering the homeless.
http://www.ccolife.org/
A nonprofit organization that provides immediate financial assistance to Chicago residents in crisis or transition. News and events, sponsors, donations, and services are showcased.
http://www.emergencyfund.org
Non-profit food bank providing food for hungry people in the whole of Cook County. Part of the America's Second Harvest network.
http://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/
Community-based program that hosts writing workshops in public spaces in the inner-city. NWA offers multiple locations for programs, including two Spanish-language workshops, magazine subscriptions, news, and contacts.
http://www.jot.org/