Experience
Some of our residents were able to help decorate six of the wreaths that will be displayed at businesses throughout Uptown. They really did a good job and enjoyed getting in the holiday spirit. Thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for letting us participate!
Resumes… Resumes…. Resumes.. We have started the procedure to help people get ahead. First we set up an account in gmail. Next we send an email with a template resume. We uploaded that to google docs. The client gives us access to the resume and this allows the job counselor, John Koons, to help edit the resume right on line with client. Helping people takes a small army of people who reach out to those who need help.
Our process teaches people how to go to a computer and check email, edit documents, and send the documents to perspective employers. In today’s world you can live without a phone but not email…
Shown on WTTW on May 27th,” The Life of a Homeless CPS Student”
We look into the life and challenges of a homeless 11-year-old Chicago Public School student, and learn what the city’s school system does to help.
Courtesy of Chicago Tonight.
Cornerstone gives out groceries every Wednesday, mostly non-perishable items, but some meat and vegetables also when available. We call it Food Bags.
Over the past few years, approximately 150 households have come to pick up their groceries each week. However this May, and specifically on May 13th’s count, that number grew to 208. Those 208 households break down to 341 individuals being helped each week.
Do we see this trend continuing? Yes. As jobs get harder to get and keep, and housing issues continue to arise, more people will find themselves in a place of need. For some this will be a position they have never been in before. So the need for food grows, and along with it our commitment to each person who is in need.
Thankfully with your help and the help of the Greater Chicago Food Depository, these families and individuals can and will continue to make ends meet in a depleting economy.
For more information about our Food Bads or our overall food program, contact us.
