Chicago Lights

We're proud to be one of @BOMBAS 3,500+ national Giving Partners who provide their socks, underwear, and t-shirts to our community. See what it means to be part of this mission in their first ever impact report: beebetter.com #BeeBetter

The Social Service Center is hiring a Housing Case Manager, responsible for helping SSC participants navigate housing and provide support for overall stability. We're looking for a team player who is organized and committed to social justice. Apply here: chicagolights.org/case-manager-h…

Have experience creating programs for high school kids (like those shown here in 2019), urban farming experience, and a desire to help coordinate volunteer groups? The Urban Farm is looking for a full-time program coordinator... chicagolights.org/urban-farm-pro…

Big shout out to the folks at Denmark College School of Barbering, 214 S. Wabash in Chicago. Since 2019, they've partnered with the SSC to provide vouchers our participants can use to get haircuts. We are so thankful for them and the services they provide! #denmarkcollege

The Share Shop has a new partnership with Mount Sinai Hospital Resale Shop, who will be selling donations the SSC can’t use. Proceeds will benefit patients at the hospital who cannot afford their medical expenses. Thanks to all—now your gifts will go even further to help others!

The Social Service Center was welcomed four new interns: Elizabeth Travis, a nurse practitioner student from Vanderbilt University; and Riley Lentz, Chelsea Moore, and Mackenzie Mas, masters of social work students. Hooray! #welcome #chicagolightssocialservicecenter #community

On a cold day like today, we are looking back and planning ahead for the oldest aspect of our Urban Farm: Community Garden plots. Last year 18 neighbors grew their own food, created bonds, and spent time in our unique green space. #chicagolightsurbanfarm #somedayspringwillcome

Passionate about youth development, committed to social justice, organized, energetic, comfortable with technology, and able to adhere to our COVID vax policy? Tutoring is hiring a full-time Program Coordinator and FT Youth Programs Coordinator. chicagolights.org/careers #applynow

Know someone who would be a great asset to the Chicago Lights Board of Directors? (Is that person yourself??) Now is the time for nominations, so if the priorities in the photo resonate with you or someone you know, please use the form to let us know. forms.gle/R2TMvLiRLSLjoV…

A heartfelt thank you to Tiesta Tea and their donation of Warming Kits for people in our neighborhood experiencing homelessness. They are steadfast in providing supplies to keep people warm during this cold January. We are grateful for their dedication and kindness! #tiestatea

The Social Service Center is looking for volunteers to help with organizing and sorting donated items. You can sign up to stop by once or once a week—whatever works for you. Thank you for sharing your time to help make the SSC a success! app.vomo.org/project/donati…

The Social Service Center has an urgent need for warm men’s pants, sweatpants, or snow pants in XL and XXL, and warm men’s coats. Drop off at 126 E Chestnut St., righthand door. Or see our Amazon wish list at smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls… Thank you for keeping our community warm.

Shout out to long-time Chicago Lights supporter and volunteer Janice Lewis who was featured recently on WCIU's Real Chicagoans series. We're grateful for Peace Club and her tireless work to help our students. Thank you, Janice! wciu.com/shows/real-chi…

“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve.... You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.

There’s less happening outside at the Urban Farm this time of year, but a lot happening inside. Farm staff are building infrastructure (new hoophouse doors) and planning programs and how to grow thousands of pounds of food (many boxes of seeds). #chicagolightsurbanfarm #renewal

The Social Service Center sends a big thank you to Lena and Carl, who recently finished their time as Social Service Associates. The SSC celebrated them with a lunch on Dec 30, and we wish them the very best as they move on to their next endeavors! #thankyou #bestwishes

Winter has just begun, but the Social Service Center is running low on men's winter coats in larger sizes - XL, XXL, and XXXL. Donations of new or gently used items (no rips, stains, or tears) an be dropped off at Fourth Church (126 E Chestnut) M thru F, 9a to 5p. #sharewarmth

Chicago Lights is able to partner with our participants to change their lives for the better every day because YOU believe this work is important, and you give accordingly. Please make a final gift this year at chicagolights.org/connect to support brighter futures for all.

Very best wishes to you this day and throughout the season! Thank you for being part of our community all year long. #chicagolights #happyholidays

Congrats to Alex Cornwell, Executive Programs Director, for being part of the Baumhart Center at Loyola University Chicago's second cohort of Leading for DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). We look forward to the tools and ideas they develop for the benefit of all. #DEI