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Community-based program that hosts writing workshops in public spaces in the inner-city. NWA offers
multiple locations for programs, including two Spanish-language workshops, magazine subscriptions,
news, and contacts.
http://www.jot.org/
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Taherah Towers, Inc.
Provides wrap-around housing and treatment services to men and women who are homeless, mentally
ill, or chemically dependent.
http://www.taherahtowers.org/
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Cornerstone Community Outreach (CCO)
Offers low-income residents of the Uptown community social, educational and economic development
programs, including job training and creation, affordable housing, feeding and sheltering the
homeless.
http://www.ccolife.org/
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Tutor/Mentor Connection (T/MC)
A Cabrini-Green based program for teens and leaders of this city-wide network of after-school
tutor/mentor programs.
http://www.tutormentorconnection.org/
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Heartland Alliance
An anti-poverty, human rights organization that provides housing, health care and human services to
improve the lives of impoverished Chicagoans. Provides overview of services, including those for
immigrants and refugees, healthcare services, and contacts.
http://www.heartland-alliance.org/
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Greater Chicago Food Depository
One of the largest food banks in the country to eliminiate hunger for area residents.
http://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/
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Chicago Christian Industrial League
A non-sectarian, nonprofit providing shelter, supportive housing, counseling and skill, academic
and employment training to poor and homeless adults and families. Includes programs, newsletter,
employment opportunities, resale store and links.
http://theleague.org/
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