Posts tagged “Community Programming”
Local Press Coverage of HAS Community Event
Please see today’s North Lawndale News for coverage of the unveiling of “A Celebration of Family life,” youth-created public artwork on display at our Western Avenue site. The article is available in English and Spanish. The Back of the Yards newspaper The Gate also published an interesting piece about the event. It’s available here. Read … [Read More…]
Photos from Friday’s unveiling ceremony are available
Thanks to everyone who came out for the unveiling of “A Celebration of Family Life,” the new mosaic sculptures that will be on permanent display at out Western Avenue site. Youth Prevention participants, together with Urban Gateways artist Nicole Beck, created the sculptures as a project designed to encourage self-expression and provide a positive alternative … [Read More…]
Helen C. Peirce School Supports HAS with Bake Sale
On June 9, 2011, HAS CEO Marco Jacome and Youth Treatment Manager Julia Romero visited Edgewater’s Helen C. Peirce School of International Studies to talk about the importance of avoiding drugs and alcohol—and to thank Spanish teacher Maria Roche and her class for their support. Earlier in the year, Ms. Roche’s class completed a research … [Read More…]
HAS Takes Part in 16th Annual ALSO Walk for Peace
Fifty-five HAS employees, friends, and family members joined Chicago Ceasefire, Alderman Rey Colon, the Chicago Police Department, and many more organizations and individuals for the 16th annual ALSO (Alliance of Local Service Organizations) Walk for Peace on Saturday. The march through Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood raised awareness of violence in our families and communities and … [Read More…]
Smoke-Free Workplace Survey Available
Healthcare Alternative Systems, the Logan Square Neighborhood Association, and the Community of Wellness are working together to promote smoke-free workplaces. We invite you to take part in our brief Smoke-Free Workplace Survey. Healthcare Alternative Systems, LSNA, and Community of Wellness thank you in advance for your participation. Survey results will be detailed at our upcoming … [Read More…]
Darrell R., St. Leonard’s Ministries
Darrell R. grew up in a middle-class home. His family was never short of money, and his mother and grandmother provided him not only with material possessions, but with guidance, support, and a strong set of values. Darrell’s friends graduated from high school and set off for destinations including Northwestern, the University of Iowa, and … [Read More…]
