Title: Adult Education PRE-GED Instructor Program/Department: Adult Education and Employment Part-Time Hours per week: 20-22 hours per week Salary: At Request Job Posted On: June 13, 2022 Last Date to Apply: June 30, 2022 Brief Description: We are seeking a part-time Adult Basic Education Instructor for our Pre-GED class, serving students between a 4-7 GLE. The instructor should have direct or transferable experience in adult education and work with diverse adult populations. Instruction hours are 9:00a–1:00p, Mondays through Thursdays. Additional weekly hours are included for preparation time, professional development, and staff meetings. The instructor should be prepared to teach in person,
The Howard Area Reading Program (HARP) Volunteer Position
Position: Howard Area Reading Program (HARP) Volunteer Department: Youth Development Services Location: Oakton Elementary School in southeast Evanston 436 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 Reports to: Barbra Kaufman and Beth Liebman General Description: HARP is one of the longest-running literacy programs in the country–serving children for over 40 years! We proudly serve students in the Greater Rogers Park Area and Evanston. Volunteer mentors work one-on-one with one student throughout the duration of the program. Students are in second through fourth grade. HARP Volunteers mentor and tutor children to develop literacy skills and build confidence in themselves and their academic ability. HARP Reading Specialists train new volunteers, and all lesson plans and materials will be provided, and
Howard and Evanston Community Center Partners With Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot
Mayor Lightfoot shared new details about the Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot – a bold investment from the City that will bring financial relief and stability to 5,000 low-income Chicago households. Since January, Charles Hardwick, Reentry Program Director of HECC joined with experts from across Chicago and the country to provide input and counsel to the City as they navigate many critical design and policy decisions for the pilot. The Advisory Group is comprised of advocates, researchers, City officials, social service providers, and people with personal experience with poverty, and I am proud to play a role in bringing this pilot
HECC Impact Newsletter February 2022 – March 2022
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Howard and Evanston Community Center Re-entry Program on Inside Chicago
In this episode of Inside Chicago, we learn how formerly incarcerated individuals transform their lives and find better opportunities in the Second Chance City. HECC was featured on Inside Chicago (January 28, 2022). Watch the video by clicking the image below. Watch the follow-up interview to the Inside Chicago segment below: Learn more about HECC's reentry program and how you can help!
Howard and Evanston Community Center Impact Report July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
Special thank you to the donors helping to increase our ability to build community success within the greater Rogers Park neighborhood and beyond. Read the full Impact Report here.
The Howard Area Reading Program (HARP) Substitute Volunteer Position
Position: Howard Area Reading Program (HARP) Substitute Volunteer Department: Youth Development Services Location: Oakton Elementary School in southeast Evanston, 436 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 Reports to: Barbara Kaufman General Description: HARP is one of the longest-running literacy programs in the country–serving children for over 40 years! We proudly serve students in the Greater Rogers Park Area and Evanston. Volunteer mentors work one-on-one with one student throughout the duration of the program. Students are in second through fourth grade. HARP Volunteers mentor and tutor children to combat illiteracy and build children’s confidence in themselves and their academic ability. HARP Reading
Eleanor Wester Dental Clinic
Learn more about the Eleanor Westor Dental Clinic and how we serve Rogers Park residents, and beyond. https://youtu.be/MczeVjLrXPU
2021 Howard and Evanston Community Center Benefit Event Funds Raised
Thank you to everyone for your donations and support of the Howard and Evanston Community Center Mission!!
HECC 2021 Infographic
Learn about the services and programs offered at Howard and Evanston Community Center (HACC) in the updated infographic.