Dear Onward House Supporters, Welcome to the first edition of our quarterly newsletter – I’m excited to share with you the incredible progress we’ve made and give you a glimpse of the great things on the horizon for Onward Neighborhood House. Our year-round Early Childhood and School Age programs had a busy summer, with some … Continue reading Onward House Fall 2024 Newsletter
Onward House’s Adult Education Helps Migrants Make the Transition to Chicago
Photos by Manuel Martinez/WBEZ From WBEZ Chicago 5/30/2024: “[A] new migrant named Elizabeth…wants to learn English — so she can keep up with her kids. Her oldest is a first grader on the Northwest Side and her youngest will soon be enrolled in preschool. She wants to learn English because she worries her children will … Continue reading Onward House’s Adult Education Helps Migrants Make the Transition to Chicago
Press Conference at Onward House with U.S. Congresswoman Delia Ramirez
United States Representative Delia Ramirez (IL-3) came to Onward House on January 4th, 2024 for a special press conference “urging Congressional Leadership to finally pass an FY24 Government Funding plan that responds to the needs of American families.” Representative Ramirez has been a major supporter of Onward House’s new building project, which will allow the people … Continue reading Press Conference at Onward House with U.S. Congresswoman Delia Ramirez
COVID Update: JCK Boutique Moves to The Bounce
tella, an Onward House student, opened JCK Boutique 5 years ago, and has taken Onward House digital literacy classes, including e-commerce and one-one on one technical assistance. Most recently, she graduated from The Lab, Onward House’s entrepreneurship program. COVID-19 and the shelter in place order severely impacted her business. She reached out to Onward House, and as a graduate of The Lab, was able to move in to The Bounce, our affordable retail accelerator, and reduce her rent 78% until her business recovers.
Chicago’s Onward Neighborhood House Launches Business Incubator
Contact: Nikki Way, Director of Development & Communications Onward Neighborhood House, a nonprofit organization in Chicago’s Belmont Cragin neighborhood, is launching a new entrepreneurship program to provide local youth and adults with the tools they need to start a business.