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Hear Us

Hear Us is a national organization whose mission is to bring voice and visibility to the homeless—especially homeless children and youth, and also their mothers.  Diane Nilan—who has spent a distinguished lifetime advocating for homeless people, starting or running shelters, … Continue reading

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Seeds of Change

—by Nancy Strunk Kirby— FAMILY OF NCC PROFESSOR RICHARD GUZMAN AIMS TO BREAK CYCLE OF WORKING CLASS POVERTY For the Guzman family of Naperville, helping the poor and homeless of the western suburbs has been a way of life for … Continue reading

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Chicago Family Directions

NOTE:  In 2018, after a great seven-year run, CFD ceased formal operations.  It’s impact was such, though, that it may yet serve as a model for future efforts at tutoring and mentoring youth.   Chicago Family Directions started as a … Continue reading

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