U.S. Dept. of Education
ED was created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies. ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.

 


DHS
The mission of DHS is to assist Illinois residents to achieve self-sufficiency, independence and health to the maximum extent possible by providing integrated family-oriented services, promoting prevention and establishing measurable outcomes in partnership with communities.

 
ISBE
The Illinois State Board of Education will provide leadership, assistance, resources and advocacy so  that every student is prepared to succeed in careers and postsecondary education, and share accountability  for doing so with districts and schools.




Community Mental Health Council

Community Mental Health Council, Inc.'s (The Council) mission is to promote the physical and mental health of residents internationally. We seek to fulfill our mission by providing quality, culturally sensitive, comprehensive, state-of-the-art wellness and behavioral health services. The Council is a model of thorough, innovative, cost-effective, and principle-based management, which is based on teamwork and interdependency. In short, we save lives.

 
School Districts – 144, 152.5, 152, 143.5, 205, 228
Prairie-Hills Junior High School District 144
Hazel Crest School District 152.5
Harvey School District 152
Posen-Robbins School District 143.5
Thornton Township High School District 205
Bremen High School District 228


 


Black United Fund
The Black United Fund of Illinois is a non-profit, tax-exempt federated organization and a social movement designed to improve the quality of life for African Americans through reliance on self-help at the local community level. At the root of this philosophy is the statewide goal of developing systematic mechanisms to rally resources for the African American community.

 

Kids Café – Chicago Food Depository
Kids Cafe serves more than 1 million children each year in 22 states. Kids Cafe, a program of America's Second Harvest food bank network, is now the largest charitable meal service of its kind.

 

CEDA
Solutions to the underlying problem of poverty & community distress are most readily identified at the local level. It is there that services are most effectively provided to individuals and families in need, and where people are motivated and organized to become involved.
 

 

News & Events

The Link & Option Center (TLOC) will be hosting a live talk show on CAN TV21 every Friday at 4 p.m. for the next 13 weeks. Viewers will be able to call in and ask questions and the show will feature guests including community leaders, local government officials, and staff and students from TLOC.  The first guest will be Ms. Twin Green, Founding President and CEO of The Link & Option Center, Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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