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A Paycheck Away

10/15/2009, 2:09 PM

Thursday, October 15, 2009

When All Hope is Gone

10/15/2009, 1:55 PM

University of Wisconsin gives a lending hand to SJOM

4/23/2009, 12:20 PM

Thursday, April 23, 2009

On March 19th, 2009, the University of Wisconsin landed on Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood to connect and to help. They were too many so a few headed to SJOM. Thier visit to SJOM proved to be productive since they took on the task of organizing our pantry and painting the stairs. The group was a lively one and we shared lunch with the participants. The students asked many questions and talked to some of the participants as they ate to find out more on the causes of homelessness.

SJOM's board, staff, and participants are grateful to the University of Wisconsin students and thankful for believing in our work.

University of Maryland Volunteer Program

4/23/2009, 3:05 PM

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Israel Vargas

On March 18th, 2009, a group of 13 University of Maryland students came to SJOM on a volunteer program to help us with the beautification of our agency. At this time the bathrooms and stairwell to the second floor much needed touch up was taken cared of by the students in a professional manner. They arrived with high spirits and took on the task of making sure SJOM continued to be an environment worthy for our participants. At lunch time the group and staff got together to eat and share experiences.

SJOM's board, staff, and participants are grateful for their visit, for their work, and for their belief that SJOM is a place of renewal for every homeless man that comes through our doors.

STEPPING STONES

3/30/2009, 10:03 AM

Monday, March 30, 2009

Israel Vargas

Richard Baggett came to SJOM a few months ago with little confidence on the job market. With our economic situation now-a-days, a stable roof over your head and some guidance on how to deal with unemployment and job search was crucial to landing the right job. Many say this are the times in which a person seeking employment can not be picky. I say focusing on your skills will save you and the employers time, and help your probabilities of finding the job that is right for you. Mr. Baggett had experience in security and so ouir case managers focused on working with Mr. Baggett to focus on that field and helped him along with motivation, resources, and counseling.

We are happy to say that Mr. baggett found full time employment with Armaggedon Security. We want to thank this firm for giving Mr. Baggett the opportunity and congratulate Mr. Baggett for his efforts and new employment. Now we take on the task of finding affordable housing for Mr. Baggett. The lack of affordable housing will prove to be another challenge we must conquer.

Council on Latino Homelessness; One Day Symposium

3/3/2009, 11:48 AM

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

TODOS CONTAMOS-
EVERYONE COUNTS
The Council on Latino Homelessness and the Chicago Community Trust will host a community forum whose goal is to begin the process of moving towards an understanding of Latino homelessness in the Greater Chicago Metropolitan region.

The Council on Latino Homelessness was established in 2005 as a result of several community based organizations concerned about the level of support and knowledge of homeless Latinos within the Chicago Continuum of Care.

To our knowledge, there has never been a forum focused on either networking together Latino Homeless providers or a discussion of the Latino homeless problem here in the greater Chicago metropolitan area.

What we propose is a region wide meeting of Latino oriented homeless serving organizations (broadly defined) to better network our services together and to discuss what we know and don't know about Latino homelessness.
The forum will provide an opportunity to understand critical gaps in knowledge data that can then be addressed through follow up research activities.
Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to develop and participate in follow up action items, which might include collaboration development, capacity building, data gathering and advocacy and policy development.
Secondary goals are to work towards building membership of the Council on Latino Homelessness and to discuss what resources are needed region wide to address the issues.
The mission of the Council on Latino Homelessness is to bring an end to homelessness in the Latino community by addressing the unique needs of Latino individuals, families and youth who are homeless through collaboration, advocacy, research and education.
Current Council on Latino Homelessness members are:

Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc.

Humboldt Park Social Services

Inner Voice

La Casa Norte

Renaissance Social Services

San Jose Obrero Mission

To Register:

https://www.eventville.com/Catalog/EventRegistration1.asp?EventId=1005313

On the Streets

2/18/2009, 8:37 PM

SJOM realizes the importance of contributing to the Pilsen community and helping build a vibrant community. We try to play a positive role in improving the neighborhood whenever and wherever possible.

The men who stay here also believe in doing their part. They appreciate the support they get from the public, and want to do their part to create a safe, stable, and beautiful Pilsen to all of its residents and visitors.

One way the men are doing this is by helping clean up the streets. Every week a couple men volunteer to grab brooms, gloves, and trash bags to get the debris and trash off the sidewalks. They bundle up and work until the paths are clear, and walkable for all who may pass by.

About the Director

1/8/2009, 9:06 AM

A Life Rebuilt- Una Vida Reconstruida

Homeless count takes volunteers to some unexpected spots

2/13/2009, 8:28 AM

BY JENNIFER FERNICOLA Chi-Town Daily News

http://www.chitowndailynews.org/Chicago_news/Homeless_count_takes_volunteers_to_some_unexpected_spots,22126

Homelessness Rising

1/20/2009, 4:57 PM

This Newstip edited by Curtis Black-COMMUNITY MEDIA WORKSHOP

http://www.newstips.org/interior.php?section=Newstips&main_id=960&topic=

Take a Virtual Tour of San Jose Obrero Mission

1/1/2009, 10:25 AM

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A Paycheck Away

Thursday, October 15, 2009

When All Hope is Gone

University of Wisconsin gives a lending hand to SJOM

Thursday, April 23, 2009

University of Maryland Volunteer Program

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Israel Vargas

STEPPING STONES

Monday, March 30, 2009

Israel Vargas

Council on Latino Homelessness; One Day Symposium

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

TODOS CONTAMOS-EVERYONE COUNTS The Council on Latino Homelessness and the Chicago Community Trust will host a community forum whose goal is to begin the process of moving towards an understanding of Latino homelessness in the Greater Chicago Metropolitan region.

On the Streets

About the Director

Homeless count takes volunteers to some unexpected spots

BY JENNIFER FERNICOLA Chi-Town Daily News

Homelessness Rising

This Newstip edited by Curtis Black-COMMUNITY MEDIA WORKSHOP

Take a Virtual Tour of San Jose Obrero Mission

TODOS CONTAMOS-
EVERYONE COUNTS
The Council on Latino Homelessness and the Chicago Community Trust will host a community forum whose goal is to begin the process of moving towards an understanding of Latino homelessness in the Greater Chicago Metropolitan region.