Metropolitan Family Services

With a comprehensive approach, the Adult Education program at the Howard & Evanston Community Center (HECC) is designed to equip adults who have immigrated to the U.S. with skills necessary for career success and integration into their communities. We will be sharing more about our community impact this Friday, November 1st, at the 43rd Annual Mpower the Night! If you are unable to make this year's event but would still like to contribute to our essential programming, please consider donating today: https://bit.ly/4hldylN

Since 1982, Metropolitan’s North Center has been helping families navigate life’s obstacles while growing and changing with the communities it serves on Chicago’s Northwest Side. Explore our job opportunities at our North Center today: https://bit.ly/NORTHSKOJ

This Friday, we will join together once again for our 43rd annual Mpower the Night! Thanks to ABC 7 for giving our President and CEO, Ric Estrada, the opportunity to share what “Mpower” means to MFS! Check out the full interview by clicking the link below. If you are unable to join us this year but would still like to contribute to our essential programming, please donate here: https://bit.ly/4hldylN

This week, our Calumet Center hosted the Purple Hat Brunch, marking 10 years of the center shining awareness on Domestic Violence (DV). The event included speeches from two DV survivors who emphasized the theme of Heal, Hold & Center which embraces the many cultural ways we can heal from violence and oppression, commit to holding space for survivors, and center those most marginalized in all our efforts to end domestic violence. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please reach out to our 24/7 hotline at 630-469-5650.

The 43rd Annual Mpower the Night is just 9 days away! We can’t wait to celebrate our many achievements from this past year and wouldn’t be able to without critical support from our Mpower Sponsor, The Duchossois Family Foundation! If you are unable to make it to this year’s event but would still like to help make an impact, follow this link to donate today: https://bit.ly/4hldylN

This year, Metropolitan celebrates our growth! Spurred by opportunity and delivering results, we are honored to say that we now Mpower 183,601 families and individuals throughout Cook and DuPage counties, as well as Northern and Central Illinois! To learn about all the growth we accomplished this year, explore our 2024 Annual Report, now live on our website, by clicking below.

Our Calumet team is hiring! Apply to be our newest Senior Resident Service Coordinator! Provide ongoing outreach and engagement to build relationships with clients 55 years and older. If you’ve worked with seniors, then we’d love for you to apply! More here: https://bit.ly/SENIO004220

With only one week left in Domestic Violence Awareness month, we are still looking for donations to support our Southwest and Southeast Domestic Violence Programming. Throughout the month of October, we’re asking you to join us in making a meaningful impact by providing essential items to our clients. Our Southwest and Southeast programs provide free crucial support services to victims of DV. Your support can make a real difference in our client’s lives. Please scan the QR code or visit our Amazon Wishlist by clicking this link to donate today: https://amzn.to/3TSmy7L

In 1916, Metropolitan Family Services received The Chicago Community Trust’s first ever grant. Now, we are proud to honor The Chicago Community Trust as our 2024 Legacy Honoree to be accepted by President and CEO, Andrea Sáenz. To learn more about the 43rd Annual Mpower the Night celebration and this year’s honoree, please visit our event page here: https://lnkd.in/dw8ZE2XV

We’re hiring! Apply today to be our new Licensed Program Manager for our Southwest Center! Bring your leadership skills and background in social work to the forefront of this role that maintains our client services. Interested? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/PROGR004295