by admin | Jul 29, 2014 | Career and Employment Services, Featured, Youth Voices
We asked two youth participants — Justin and Carlos — what it was like to have a conversation with Mayor Emanuel at the Argyle Night Market last week. Listen to what they have to say: Justin: I found it to be a very exhilarating experience because he got...
by admin | Jul 11, 2014 | Career and Employment Services, Featured, Youth Voices
Earlier this week, the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless visited Alternatives, Inc.’s Wicked Truth and Youth Advisory Board summer program. Organizer Hannah Willage accompanied Sonovia, her two sons, and Cassie, who had each previously experienced homelessness....
by admin | Jul 7, 2014 | Career and Employment Services, Featured
Last week, Jaime challenged youth in our Wicked Truth program and the Youth Advisory Board to introduce themselves using “I am From…” poems and illustrative photographs. Each participant used a digital SLR camera, equipped with editing tools and guided by basic...
