Illinois Re-entry Resources

Employment Services Every organization below offers employment services.  Read the description of services carefully for the type of services offered. Organization Web Site Contact Alternate Contact Description of Services Adult Education & Vocational Services, IDOC 3506 W Grand Ave Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-342-4729 Four Like Skills sites in Chicago-Cook County; other sits in central and southern Illinois; provides transitional services for offenders upon release Affirmation House 11542 S Yale Ave Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-527-0352 Phone 2: 773) 660-1067 Arthur Young: Executive Director sanemoloy1@juno.com Sandi Brown: President Men in Transition MIT over 35 yr old; 7 Week Intensive Re-Entry Preparation & Transitional Job-Site Training Program job placement assistance GRASP it; Gentlemen's Closet. Bethel New Life 4950 W Thomas Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-473-7870 www.bethelnewlife.org Community Development programs to support housing; family; elders; and employment needs Breaking Ground-APL Teaching Factory 3501 W Fillmore St Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-265-1370 www.breakingground.net Peter Payne: Director of Discipleship House Phone: x129 peterpayne@breakingground.net Jeff Dennis: Executive Director jeffdennis@breakingground.net APL Learning GED, Job Advocacy; Employment in Carpentry and Window Cleaning; Manufacturing; Temporarily Closed: Discipleship House; Support Group Meetings Christian Org - part of Navigators Breakthrough Urban Ministries-Men's Services 5237 N Ashland Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-989-8353 Phone 2: 773-989-4383 www.breakthroughministries.com Arloa Sutter: Exec Director Shelter for Men; showers; food; Christian counseling & employment services Business and Human Resources Center 4800 W Chicago Ave Ste 100 Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-786-0148 www.theBHRC.com Kevin McCauley: Westside Jobs Collaborative Phone: 773-252-3663 ext 112 kmccauly@antihunger.org Sponsored 2-day "Second Chance Ex-Offender Job Connection" at Truth and Deliverence Temple, 3 S Laramie Ave. Chicago CARA Program 703 W Monroe St Chicago, IL Phone 1: 312-798-3319 www.thecaraprogram.org Maria Kim: VP Resource & Career Development Phone: 312-798-3319 assists individuals (homeless) to secure quality employment; transformation for live; case mngmnt; life skills; Motivation classes; skills &job readiness training; works with about 80 employers Careers, Etc. 5301 E State St, Ste 207 Rockford, IL Phone 1: 815-964-3491 www.careersetc.org Stephen M. Haight: President & CEO steveh@careeretc.org Employment Prep, placement and transitional jobs. Catholic Charities of Chicago 720 N LaSalle St Chicago, IL Phone 1: 312-655-7500 www.catholiccharities.net Counseling, Casemanagement, Referrals, Food, Job prep Catholic Charities, Chicago 651 W Lake St Chicago, IL Phone 1: 312-655-7700 Phone 2: 312-655-7718 www.catholiccharities.net Rev. Michael Boland: President, CEO Phone: 312-655-7032 Ellen E. Gorney: Director of Programs Phone: 312-655-7758 Family Shelters; New Hope Apartments-transitionlal; employment training; substance abuse; food pantry; clothing; case management services Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet 611 E Cass St Joliet, IL Phone 1: 815-774-4663 Catholic Charities, North Chicago 671 S Lewis Ave Waukegan, IL Phone 1: 847-782-4000 Chicago Anti-Hunger Federation-Oliver's Kitchen 4345 W Division St. Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-252-3663 www.oliverskitchen.org Oliver's Kitchen is a professional culinary training program that provides homeless, welfare-to-work and under-employed or unemployed individuals; a free 12-week program includes job placement. Chicago Christian Industrial League 2750 W Roosevelt Rd Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-826-8721 www.theleague.org Phone: 773-435-8385 Transitional housing; Food Training Program; Landscaping; clothing; food; shelter; counseling; literacy; employment preparation; case management Chicago Ex-Offender Re-entry Initiatives City Hall - 121 N LaSalle, Rm 507 Chicago, IL Phone 1: 312-744-1234 egov.cityofchicago.org Multiple job training and employment opportunitieswithin city government including collection and recycling on Goose Island; landscaping, beautification; city vehicle reapir; transitional jobs. Chicago Jobs Council 29 E Madison St, Ste 1700 Chicago, IL Phone 1: 312-252-0460 Robert E. Wordlaw: Executive Director Organization of more than 100 community-based organizations, civic groups, business and individuals to ensure access to employment, career advancement for people in poverty. Chicagoland Prison Outreach 407 W. 104th Street Chicago, IL Phone 1: 708-331-3301 Phone 2: 708-932-8334 Dan Swets: Chaplain Corey Buchanan: Chaplain Phone: 708-932-8334 coreycpo@yahoo.com Prison Ministry that teaches carpentry and welding trades, and Bible study, to exprisoners Chicagoland Youth & Adult Training Ctr- KKC 6301 S Halsted Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-783-0441 Train ex-offenders and at-risk young adults in automotive repair techniques. The training center is located at Kennedy-King College. City of Chgo Workforce reentry CleanSlate 703 W Monroe St Chicago, IL Phone 1: 312-798-3319 www.cleanslatechicago.org Cleanslate is a neighborhood beautification/recycling program. Its provides a bridge to employment for hard to place individuals - 'on the job training program" and coaching classes to address issues Construction Industry Service Corp. (CISCO) 616 Enterprise Dr, Ste 100 Oak Brook, IL Phone 1: 630-472-9411 www.cisco.org IDES and IETC centers provide detailed information about apprentice programs, and location of construction trades now hiring. Creative Force Communications 1593 Valencia Ct Calumet City, IL Phone 1: 708-868-6147 Job and employment search agency East St Louis Area Township Ofc 1210 State St East Saint Louis, IL Phone 1: 618-874-3650 Life Skills training; computer resume services; contracted through IDOC; Reentry Center helping with employment readiness; shelter, transportation, & counseling Fourth Presbyterian Church 126 E Chestnut St at North Michigan Ave Chicago, IL Phone 1: 312-787-4570 David Donovan Career transition network Goodwill Industries Englewood Site 2435 W 63rd St Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-863-6030 www.goodwillchicago.org providers of education, training, and career services for people with disadvantages, such as welfare dependency, homele Goodwill Industries Great Lakes (Workforce Ctr) PO Box 88-7210 Great Lakes, IL Phone 1: 847-473-7120 Phone 2: 312-212-1290 www.goodwill.org providers of education, training, and career services for people with disadvantages, such as welfare dependency, homelessness, and lack of education or work experience Goodwill Industries of Metropolitan Chicago 819 S Wabash Ave-4th Fl Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-863-6030 Phone 2: 312-212-1290 www.goodwillchicago.org providers of education, training, and career services for people with disadvantages, such as welfare dependency, homelessness, and lack of education or work experience Heartland Human Care Services Inc. 4411 N Ravenswood Ave 2nd Floor Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-751-4000 Phone 2: 773-728-5960 www.heartlandallince.org Abby Coppock Phone: ext 6211 Provides a mix of mental health, substance abuse and job/employment assistance, including women and criminal justics clients. Howard Area Employment Resource Center 1623 West Howard Street Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-262-3515 www.howardarea.org Charles Hardwick Phone: 773-262-3515 Clara Hayes Phone: 773-262-3515 Must live in city/Chicago, be motivated to become employed or improve employment status, 18yrs or age/older, low-income under the city of chicago income guidelines IL Deparment of Employment Security check web for local office IL Phone 1: 888-337-7234 www.ides.state.il.us/exoffenders/ Ex-offender Resource Page; RESP worker - employment services for ex-felons; bonding & tax- incentives; Career Resources Network-skills assessment; job fairs posted, etc. IL Department of Employment Security 14829 S Dixie Highway Harvey, IL Phone 1: 708-596-2325 IL Department of Employment Security 1515 E 71st St Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-947-3645 Archie Gayden: Re-entry liaison IL Department of Employment Security 1657 S Blue Island Ave Chicago, IL Phone 1: 312-243-5100 Phone 2: 312-738-0766 (TTY) IL Department of Employment Security 3500 W Grand Ave. Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-227-7117 Phone 2: 773-227-0489 (TTY) IL Department of Employment Security 715 E 47th St Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-538-5627 Phone 2: 773-538-8260 (TTY) IL Department of Employment Security 8750 S Stoney Island Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-221-3737 x 267 Jerry Brumfield: Re-entry Liaison IL Department of Employment Security-Rkfrd 3134 11th St Rockford, IL Phone 1: 815-395-6600 www.ides.state.il.us/exoffenders/default.asp Leon Hansen: RESP Coordinator Phone: 815-395-6683 lhansen2995@yahoo.com IDES RESP worker for Rockford; tax incentives, bonding, employment services to FELONS Infant Jesus of Prague Chruch 1131 Douglas Ave Flossmoor, IL Phone 1: 708-798-6579 Jim Ross Inspiration Corporation 4554 N Broadway, Ste 207 Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-878-0981 www.inspirationcorp.org Employment Services, Café - Culinary, Studios, Food, Social services, Laundry, Community Voice Mail Lewis & Clark Marine Inc. 2801 Rock Rd Granite City, IL Phone 1: 618-877-7200 Phone 2: 618-876-0200 www.lewisandclarkmarine.com Employment on Mississippi River barges that transport general commodities and dry bulk materials. Lincoln Park Community Shelter 600 W Fullerton Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-549-6111 www.lpcsonline.org Overnight shelter, interim housing, and employment resources Michael Barlow Center 2120 W Warren Blvd Chicago, IL Phone 1: 312-226-6270 Mary Hornschemeier: Education Director Jim Zangs: MB Center Director Provides literary assessment, adult high school, intro college courses; training in food service prep, building maintenance; employment assessment; all for men and women North Lawndale Employment Network 3726 W Flournoy Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-265-7940 www.nlen.org Brenda Palms Barber: Chief Executive Director Referral Network; Employment program for Ex-offenders; Re-entry federal program - job training & Placement w/ Urban farming (bee-hives; landscaping, etc.) Youth Employment; Business and Job Develepmen OAI, Inc 180 N Wabash Ave Chicago, IL Phone 1: 312-528-3500 Phone 2: 312-528-3561 www.oaiinc.org Kreshina Ingram: Prog Coord kingram@oaiinc.org Christian Candelaria ccandelaria@oaiinc.org Pre-employment education, training Old St Patrick's Church 711 W Monroe St Chicago, IL Phone 1: 312-906-9908 Phone 2: 312-906-9908 ext 11 Tom Murray Career Transition Center with scheduled sessions PACT {Pathways to Apprenticeships in the Construct 13725 S Wabash Avenue Riverdale, IL Phone 1: 708-201-7156 Phone 2: 312-528-3524 www.oaiinc.org Kreshina Ingram: Program Coordinator Phone: 708-201-7156 Assists minorities to gain acceptance into construction related apprenticeship programs. (Requirements-High School diploma or equivalent, 10th grade equivalency in math, Valid driver's license Peace CRC Employment Ministry 833 E 168th St South Holland, IL Phone 1: 708-596-2887 Linda Lester: Director Prisoner Release Ministry, Inc. 37 East Cass St Joliet, IL Phone 1: 815-723-8998 www.prisonerreleaseministry.com Roger Logue: Executive Director Phone: prministry@sbcglobal.net prministry@sbcglobal.net Help prisoners find employment for over 32 years, 95% placement in 06; 69% placement in 08. Set goals, develop plan, self-improvement reading, educ, work skills Re-Entry Works Demonstration Project 4750 N Sheridan Ste 200 Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-728-5960 Phone 2: 800-705-9613 www.heartlandalliance.org Abby Coppock Phone: ext 6211 Provides employment assistance, job placement assistance, job search assistance, local employment leads, use of computer resource room. Released To Freedom Inspired Heights Rockford, IL Phone 1: 815-298-2020 www.inspiredheights.com Tony Stratton: Founder Phone: tony@inspiredheights.com RTF@inspiredheights.com Phyllis Stratton Phone: 815-298-0979 Job training/placement in construction (church repair), and support groups for ex-ofenders in budget, anger management, Christian life teaching and accountability. Roosevelt University - Life Skills Centers 10357 S Halsted Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-881-2958 Phone 2: 312-341-4348 Life Skills training; computer resume services; contracted through IDOC; Reentry Center helping with employment readiness; shelter, transportation, & counseling Roosevelt University- Life Skills Center 100 N Western Ave Chicago, IL Phone 1: 312-633-1670-x2001 Phone 2: 773-342-4729 www.roosevelt.edu David Briggs: Case Manager dbriggs@roosevelt.edu Life Skills training; computer resume services; contracted through IDOC; Reentry Center helping with employment readiness; shelter, transportation, & counseling Safer Foundation 571 W Jackson Blvd Chicago, IL Phone 1: 312-922-2200 Phone 2: 312-913-5796 www.saferfoundation.org Diane Williams: President Employment Services-Job Readiness and Placement for Ex-offenders;contracts with IDOC to run two Adult Transition Centers - pre-release community work centers. St. Chrysostom's Episcopal Church 1424 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL Phone 1: 312-944-1083 Michael K. Cade Employment council; job club, networking, support group St. Michael's Church 14327 Highland Orland Park, IL Phone 1: 708-349-7696 Phone 2: 708-349-0903 Buzz Van Hecke STRIVE Chicago Employment Service - South 4910 S King Dr Chicago, IL Phone 1: 312-624-9700 www.strive.ccts.cs.depaul.edu Cheryl Bland Wimbush: Director sealb_99@yahoo.com Multiple job readiness, job training in food service, drug store customer service, hospitality industry, non-custodial fathers work placement. The Employment Project of Inspiration Corp 4554 N Broadway, Ste. 207 Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-878-0981 www.inspirationcorp.org Katherine Klein Phone: 773-878-0981 Employment preparation training, career counseling, techincal job search assistance (resume writing, interview prep) and connections to local employers; Case management services for homeless Tower of Refuge Inc 329 S New St Springfield, IL Phone 1: 217-492-9497 www.towerofrefugeinc.com B Lee llouden@towerofrefugeinc.com L Louden In Prison Re-entry Readiness Program: Resume; Interview Skills; Housing assistance; Networking with Employers Support Groups; Family Reconciliation ; health issues UCAN/Southern IL Collegiate Common Market 3213 S Park Ave Herrin, IL Phone 1: 618-942-4710 Phone 2: 217-428-9414 www.siccm.com Life Skills training; computer resume services; contracted through IDOC; Reentry Center helping with employment readiness; shelter, transportation, & counseling UCAN/Southern IL Collegiate Common Market 406 Elm Peoria, IL Phone 1: 309-655-1614 Phone 2: 217-366-3226 www.siccm.com Life Skills training; computer resume services; contracted through IDOC; Reentry Center helping with employment readiness; shelter, transportation, & counseling Urban League IL Phone 1: 773-285-5800 Veterans Affairs-Chicago Ofc 100 W Randolph St, Ste 5-570 Chicago, IL Phone 1: 312-814-2460 www.state.il.us/agency/DVA/ Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program/ US Dept of Labor Grants/ Veterans Benefits: Education Assistance; Training Programs: Employment services; Medical Benefits; for Vets & w/in 18 mo of release Veterans Service Office - Kane #2 460 Garfield Ave Aurora, IL Phone 1: 630-801-3565 www.state.il.us/agency/DVA/offices Veterans Service Office - Kane Co. #1 254 Raymond St Elgin, IL Phone 1: 847-608-0138 www.state.il.us/agency/DVA/offices Veterans Service Office - Will 2900 W Jefferson St. Joliet, IL Phone 1: 815-730-4334 www.state.il.us/agency/DVA/offices Veterans Service Office Cook Co #1 100 W Randolph, Ste. 5-570 Chicago, IL Phone 1: 312-814-2460 www.state.il.us/agency/DVA/offices Veterans Service Office Cook Co #10 14700 Ravinia Rd Orland Park, IL Phone 1: 708-403-2011 www.state.il.us/agency/DVA/offices Veterans Service Office Cook Co #2 5200 S Cottge Grove Ave. Rm 101-103 North Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-363-1492 www.state.il.us/agency/DVA/offices Veterans Service Office Cook Co #3 1551 N Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-292-7894 www.state.il.us/agency/DVA/offices.ht, Veterans Service Office Cook Co #4 1010 Dixie Highway, Ste 211 Chicago Heights, IL Phone 1: 708-754-6403 www.state.il.us/agency/DVA/offices Veterans Service Office Cook Co #6 13838 S Springfield Rd Rm 157 Robbins, IL Phone 1: 708-396-9840 www.state.il.us/agency/DVA/offices Veterans Service Office Cook Co #7 6610 W Cermak Rd Berwyn, IL Phone 1: 708-798-0540 www.state.il.us/agency/DVA/offices Veterans Service Office Cook Co #8 1647 W 59th St 2nd Floor Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-918-7891 www.state.il.us/agency/DVA/offices Veterans Service Office DuPage 421 County Farm Rd, Room 1-800 Wheaton, IL Phone 1: 630-690-9449 www.state.il.us/agency/DVA/offices Westside Health Authority 5417 W Division St Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-378-1878 Phone 2: 773-786-0226 www.healthauthority.org Rev. James Coleman Phone: Roger Ehmen, Dir Frankie White: Prisoner Reentry Coord fwhite@healthauthority.org Community Support Advisory Council - IDOC community networker and provider of reentry transition connections and services. Women With Purpose 6216 W North Ave Chicago, IL Phone 1: 773-637-7099 Beverly Rogers: Founder, Dir Reentry program for formerly incarcerated women, providing partnerships for life skills training, GED, employment training and entrepreneur training. Women's Self Employment Project 118 S LaSalle, Ste 1850 Chicago, IL Phone 1: 312-606-8255 ext131 www.wsep.net Roopa Akkineni rakkineni@wsep.com Entreprenuerial training for low-income and minority women; pilot program for those with criminal records; payment based on sliding ability-to-pay scale. Workforce Network 211 Fulton St Suite 300 Peoria, IL Phone 1: 309-495-8900 www.workforcenetwork.com Workforce Network is a partnership of state and local workforce organizations making their services available through a coordinated, one-stop system.