Howard Area Community Center

"The mission of Howard Area Community Center is to assist low-income individuals and families in the greater Rogers Park and adjacent communities to stabilize their lives and to develop the social skills necessary to become effective community members. To accomplish this mission, the agency’s programs provide emergency intervention, family stabilization, and promote developmental growth"(HACC website 2022).Contact info:7648 N. Paulina StreetChicago, IL 60626(773) 262-6622 Home - Howard Area Community Center Howard Area Community Center - Home | Facebook Howard Area Community Center (@howardareacommunity) • Instagram photos and videos HowardArea (@HowardArea_CHI) / Twitter Howard Area Community Center (HACC): Overview | LinkedIn Howard Area Community Center - YouTube

Background

Founded by parishioners of the local St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church the Helping Hands have supported the Roger's Park community since 1967. Through its various programs and partnerships, the center has achieved amazing things like feeding over a thousand people every year. They also help people in unstable living environments, specifically in low-income communities. "We provide the tools and resources to empower individuals, enabling their independence and offering a better chance for a brighter tomorrow" HACC website motto.

Education programs

The HACC offers programs for all ages, ensuring anyone no matter the background is better off for life. Their adult programs assist in reading and writing abilities, as well as math and digital literacy. For non-English speakers, they also offer in-person and online training to improve communication skills. They also offer a culinary arts program for those wishing to enter the food industry. GED prep classes, citizenship prep, and IT skill classes are also accessible here. All of these are available both in person at one of the center's locations, or through Zoom.

School support programs

For the 0-5 early childhood range a plethora of learning programs is offered to help prepare young learners for future education. Children in the 9-13 age range can register for education support at their schools, through the HACC's Clubhouse program. Additionally, students can register to receive or be tutors. The organization also offers college scholarships for high school graduates through The Howard Area Promise Scholarship, which grants winners $10,000 per academic year. The center offers youth philosophy classes for students wanting to know more about the subject. Specifically, they focus on restorative justice which is, "about repairing harm, instead of punishing those who harm others. It focuses on the accountability of those harming others while allowing the people hurt to have a resolution—whether it’s through a simple conversation, apologies, or action". Respect is very important to the HACC so understanding and working to improve this aspect of life is important.

The organization has 3 separate locations to maximize the assistance to the community. Each is a location to turn in food stamps as well as offer other services to help low-income households. The Howard Area Community center is truly an incredibly valuable community asset and is a massive benefit to any student living in the neighborhood. "I would highly recommend this organization to anyone who is interested in working with children. You are able to build connections, change lives, and learn through the eyes of young people" review from someone employed there.

References

Howard Area Community Center. (2022, October 26). Retrieved November 14, 2022, from https://howardarea.org/

Working at Howard Area Community Center: 27 reviews - indeed. (n.d.). Retrieved November 14, 2022, from https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Howard-Area-Community-Center/reviews

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