by Pat Cinquini | Mar 14, 2022 | Community Education
Chicago’s own Jane Adams who won the Nobel Prize in 1931, Dorothy Height won the Congressional Gold Medal, Wendy Sherman was awarded the National Security Medal…all social workers of whom we are proud. But we are equally proud of Shelter’s social workers,...
by Pat Cinquini | Jan 31, 2022 | Community Education
Marian Wright Edelman, Founder of the Children’s Defense Fund No Black history in America or history of children’s advocacy can be complete without the name of Marian Wright Edelman. Her impact on the welfare of all children has been profound. Born in South...
by Pat Cinquini | Jan 11, 2022 | Community Education
Some people are surprised, due to misinformation, to learn Shelter serves a growing number of children and youth who have been victims of human trafficking, but victims come from everywhere. By knowing the facts and sharing them with others, YOU MAY SAVE A LIFE....
by Pat Cinquini | Jan 11, 2022 | News
On December 29, 2021, six-year-old Damari Perry of North Chicago was forced by a relative to stand in a cold shower as a punishment, for an extended period, when he began to vomit. Though he became unresponsive, and his condition critical, no one called 911, and...
by Pat Cinquini | Dec 13, 2021 | Features
We wish you the happiest of holidays from all of us at Shelter and thank you for making the season memorable for Shelter’s children, youths, and families! Between COVID and the staff shortages we share with the country, and the ups and downs of social services, it...
