Working to improve the quality of life in Rogers Park since 1952
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The Rogers Park Community Council (RPCC) is a membership organization that has been serving the Rogers Park community for over 50 years. Our programs provide key services to our community residents, including seniors, victims of domestic violence, tenants & landlords, and immigrants and refugees.
RPCC gratefully acknowledges the valuable time and energy commitment of its volunteers. These individuals have willingly donated their services towards their community and are very important for the survival of our organization.
In the new VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT section of the website, you can read about these wonderful people and the work that they do. This month's featured volunteer is Tony Chan, who volunteers as a Technology Instructor with the Senior Intitatives Program. His story was written by professional writer and fellow volunteer, Lee McQueen.
INCREASED SUPPORT FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES NEEDED
Mary Kay’sTruth About Abusesurvey polled more than 600 domestic violence shelters nationwide. The findings reveal an alarming trend: three out of four domestic violence shelters report an increase in women seeking assistance from abuse since September 2008, a major turning point in the U.S. economy. Representatives of the shelters reported they have observed an increase in requests for assistance from domestic violence victims because of the following reasons:
- Seventy-three percent attribute the rise in abuse to financial issues. - Stress and job loss (61 percent and 49 percent, respectively) also proved to be leading contributing factors in the reported increase in domestic violence cases involving women. - The Midwest Region reported a 74% increase.
SUPPORT THE VASP PROGRAM IN ASSISTING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY DONATING TO THE VASP TRANSPORTATION FUND
VASP staff members spend countless hours in and out of court working to secure orders of protection and other important services for local domestic violence survivors.These valued employees use their own vehicles to make almost daily trips to the near west side, where the domestic violence court is located.
In the past, RPCC received funds to defray the costs of paying mileage and other transportation expenses, but -not surprisingly in this challenging economy- they have been sharply decreased.
We fully intend to continue delivering high quality services to our clients despite funding cuts, but we need your support and assistance.A round trip to court costs approximately $12.00.Your gift in this modest, but significant amount will help VASP maintain and continue to expand this vital program.
Keep abreast of RPCC's programs and activities here!
FREE BOUTIQUE NOW OPEN AT 7067 N. GLENWOOD AVE As the economic recession deepens, children and teens are being disproportionately impacted.While adults are losing jobs at an alarming rate, the unemployment rate for teens (always high) has significantly increased.In addition as families struggle with a lack of money, children and young people are going without clothing and other essentials.
The Rogers Park Young Women’s Action Team (YWAT) is a youth-led and adult-supported social change project that has been addressing issues of violence against girls and young women for 6 years now.Members of the YWAT have launced a new social enterprise venture called the FREE BOUTIQUE. The Free Boutique is offering and soliciting new and gently used children’s and young adult clothing (age newborn to 18), accessories, books, backpacks, toys, and other items.These items are available AT NO CHARGE to local children and youth at the store.
Free Boutique is a youth-driven and youth-run project.Members of YWAT established the store and are responsible for its day-to-day operations. Other young people who like to work with people and are interested in careers in customer service, fashion and sales now have the opportunity to participate in a training program in order to become a volunteer at the store.Through this training participants will: ·Develop effective customer service skills. ·Increase their leadership skills. ·Learn about all aspects of operating a business.
This project will empower local Rogers Park teen girls to develop their leadership skills while also becoming more employable.For more information about the YWAT, visit their website at www.youngwomensactionteam.org.
If you are able and willing to provide FREE BOUTIQUE with donations, please stop by the boutique (7067 N. Glenwood Ave.) during business hours Mondays and Tuesdays from noon - 6:00pm 773-392-5165.
WILLYE B WHITE HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR THE UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE HALL OF FAME!
VOTE TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN FOR THIS SPECTACULAR WOMAN.
