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How are Women Surviving the Crisis in Venezuela?
Español Since 2016, more than one million Venezuelans have arrived in Colombia. 44% of whom…
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Empowered Women Empower Women: Q & A with Nicole St. Jean
March 2019 In celebration of Women's History Month, we are highlighting empowered women who are…
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¿Cómo están las mujeres venezolanas sobreviviendo a la crisis?
Desde el año 2016 más de un millón de venezolanos han llegado a Colombia. El…
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Mutual of America recognizes READI Chicago
This month, Mutual of America hosted a hometown luncheon to recognize READI Chicago as a…
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READI Chicago partners with Chicago CRED
Last month, Chicago CRED—Creating Real Economic Diversity—and more than 50 community organizations, including READI Chicago, launched…
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NLEN honors Heartland Alliance president
The North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN) honored Heartland Alliance President Evelyn Diaz at its annual…
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READI Chicago attends MBK Rising!
Members of READI Chicago staff, leadership, and participants attended MBK Rising! in Oakland, California, a…
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Formerly Homeless Milwaukee Residents Find Comfort in New Affordable Housing at St. Anthony Place
Grand opening celebrates a new beginning as a hub of housing stability, health, and opportunity…
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Housing & Community Triumphs over Polar Vortex
For most of us, the polar vortex produced the coldest temperatures we had ever experienced.…
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Black History Month Reflections: James Nichols
Tony Strong Tony Strong is a community health worker for Heartland Alliance Health, working primarily…
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Black History Month Reflections: Nelson Mandela
Jackie Summerville-White Austin/West Garfield Park Community Project Manager, READI Chicago Jackie Summerville-White manages our day-to-day…
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Black History Month Reflections: Tupac Shakur
Eddie Bocanegra Senior Director, READI Chicago As a pioneer of Chicago’s anti-violence campaigns, Eddie Bocanegra…
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