Tag Archives: Diane Nilan
Diane Nilan wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Another “congratulations” to Diane Nilan, founder of Hear Us, a national organization focused on giving voice and visibility to homeless children, youth, and their mothers. At the 2012 NAEHCY Annual Conference (National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth) Diane … Continue reading
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
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