Live4Lali Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution
Free community class!! Learn how to recognize and reverse an overdose with naloxone. Understanding fentanyl and other opioids. Peer support and access to resources for families or anyone struggling with drug use.
Neighbors of the Write Inn
Housing Forward is the new owner of 211 N. Oak Park Avenue. We invite you to a conversation about our organization, the services we offer at this property and an overview of our plans for the future. Join Housing Forward CEO Lynda Schueler and program directors Janet Hotch and Holly Rotman-Zaid.
Finding Your Career Pathway - An Oak Park Homelessness Coalition Hiring/Employer Event
Join us for Finding Your Career Pathway at the Oak Park Public Library - Main Library on Lake Street in Oak Park, IL, USA. This in-person event will take place on Mon Feb 26 2024 at 10:00 AM (Central Standard Time).
Explore a variety of job opportunities and connect with local employers actively hiring. Whether you're on the lookout for full-time, part-time, or temporary positions, this event provides the perfect platform to discover diverse career pathways.
Registration: To secure your spot at the hiring event, please click here.
Calling employers: If you are an employer looking to participate in the hiring event, contact Andrea Ramirez at aramirez@a5inc.com.
The role of affordable housing in assisting Oak Park’s unhoused population
The Village of Oak Park will host a community forum on unhoused persons at the Public Library (834 Lake St.) on Monday, December 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The session will cover affordable housing, the role of private landlords, insights from experts, success stories, support services for tenants, and a Q&A session.
Community Forum: Providing support to Oak Park's unhoused population
On Thursday, November 30, the Village of Oak Park will hold the first of a pair of community forums focusing on community education and the best ways to interact with and provide support to Oak Park’s unhoused population. A group of panelists, including Lynda Schueler, Chief Executive Officer of Housing Forward; Kylon Hooks, Deputy Chief in the Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness; John Harris from the Oak Park Homelessness Coalition; and Vanessa Matheny, Village Grants Supervisor, will discuss challenges, potential solutions, and address advocacy and policy. The session will also include a question-and-answer segment.
OAK PARK HOMELESSNESS COALITION QUARTERLY MEETING
Oak Park Public Library (Veterans Room)
834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301
Regular quarterly Meeting of the Oak Park Homelessness Coalition. Open to the public.
Oak Park Homelessness Coalition Quarterly Meeting
Oak Park Public Library (Veterans Room)
834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301
Regular quarterly Meeting of the Oak Park Homelessness Coalition. Open to the public.
Quarterly Coalition Meeting
We hope to see you in person for the Oak Park Homelessness Quarterly meeting on Thursday, October 13, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Oak Park Public Library.
Where:
Oak Park Public Library, Veterans Room
834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301
Career Pathways Workgroup Meeting
Meet with the Career Pathways Workgroup to connect the dots between education, employers and potential employees while promoting job opportunities and connecting people to employment. This group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 9 am via Zoom.
Interested in learning more or participating? Contact Gail Shelton at gshelton@newmoms.org.
Community Touchpoints Workgroup Meeting (Copy)
Meet with the Community Touchpoints Workgroup, which focuses on increasing outreach and support for families and children in the community. This group meets on the Last Thursday of every month at 1 pm.
Interested in joining this workgroup? Contact Vanessa Matheny at VMatheny@oak-park.us.
Quaterly Coalition Meeting
We hope to see you in person for the Oak Park Homelessness Quarterly meeting on Thursday, July 14, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Oak Park Public Library.
Where:
Oak Park Public Library, Veterans Room
834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301
Service Integration Workgroup Meeting
Meet with the Service Integration Workgroup, which focuses on connecting specific disciplines, such as housing to job, mental health support, or substance abuse help. This group meets on the first Wednesday of every month.
Interested in joining this workgroup? Contact Cheryl Potts at cpotts@cmhb-oakpark.org.
Community Touchpoints Workgroup Meeting
Meet with the Community Touchpoints Workgroup, which focuses on increasing outreach and support for families and children in the community. This group meets on the Last Thursday of every month at 1 pm.
Interested in joining this workgroup? Contact Vanessa Matheny at VMatheny@oak-park.us.
Public Awareness Workgroup Meeting
Meet with the Public Awareness and Advocacy Group, which focuses on spreading awareness through Active management and marketing through email and social media. Planned annual meetings and quarterly Coalition meetings while also developing video and other marketing communication assets.
Interesting in joining this workgroup? Contact John Harris at jharris@a5inc.com.
Career Pathways Workgroup Meeting
Meet with the Career Pathways Workgroup to connect the dots between education, employers and potential employees while promoting job opportunities and connecting people to employment. This group meets on the Second Thursday of each month at 9 am via Zoom.
Interested in learning more or participating? Contact Gail Shelton at gshelton@newmoms.org.
Affordable Housing Workgroup Meeting
Meet with the Affordable Housing Workgroup, which focuses on advancing housing policies that address the expansion and inclusion of housing affordability throughout Oak Park. The next meeting will take place on Friday, June 3 at 10 am via Zoom.
Interested in joining this Workgroup? Contact John Harris at jharris@a5inc.com.
Service Intergration Workgroup Meeting
Meet with the Service Integration Workgroup, which focuses on connecting specific disciplines, such as housing to job, mental health support, or substance abuse help. This group meets on the first Wednesday of every month.
Interested in joining this workgroup? Contact Cheryl Potts at cpotts@cmhb-oakpark.org.
Public Awareness Workgroup Meeting
Meet with the Public Awareness and Advocacy Group, which focuses on spreading awareness through Active management and marketing through email and social media. Planned annual meetings and quarterly Coalition meetings while also developing video and other marketing communication assets.
Interesting in joining this workgroup? Contact John Harris at jharris@a5inc.com.
Quarterly Coalition Meeting: April 2022
We hope to see you in person for the Oak Park Homelessness Quarterly meeting on Thursday, April 14, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Oak Park Public Library. Those who plan on attending the meeting will have the opportunity to receive the new Street Outreach Resource cards in person. Please request the number of cards you would like to receive and RSVP by clicking the button below. If you can't make it in person, you may still request resource cards by filling out the RSVP form.
When:
Thursday, April 14, 2022
10:00am to 12:00pm
Where:
Oak Park Public Library, Veterans Room
834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301
OPHC Core Team Meeting
The Core Committee of the Coalition meets monthly to discuss each work group’s progress and to set goals for the Coalition to make homelessness in Oak Park rare, brief and one time.
Quarterly Coalition Meeting: January 2022
Join the Oak Park Homelessness Coalition for the Quarterly Meeting on Thursday, January 27 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The meeting information and agenda will be sent out to participants the week of January 24.
When:
Thursday, January 27, 2021
10:00am to 12:00pm
Where:
Zoom Meeting
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Jan 27, 2022 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: OPHC Quarterly Coalition Meeting
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QUARTERLY COALITION MEETING
Agenda
News items:
-The 801 opens
-Thursday Night Out on July 22 and August 19
-Infographic
Work Group Reports:
-Career Pathways
-Street Outreach
-Mental Health Connections
Housing Forward Update
The Dashboard
Strategic Plan: Next Steps
7 Van Buren Presentation (David Pope, OPRC)
Announcements
Next meeting: Thursday, October 14
Call-In Information
Topic: OPHC Quarterly Meeting
Time: Jul 15, 2021 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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QUARTERLY COALITION MEETING
The Oak Park Homelessness Coalition Quarterly Meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday, April 29. Register below to receive the Zoom information which will be sent out the week of April 26.
When:
Thursday, April 29
10:30am to 12:30pm
Where:
Zoom Meeting
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Time: Apr 29, 2021 10:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Strategic Planning Process: Meeting Two
Strategic Planning Process meeting two.
Friday, February 26
9am to 11am
To receive the Zoom information. RSVP here:
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If you have any questions, email Mackie Hill at mhill@a5inc.com.
Strategic Planning Process: Meeting One
Strategic Planning Process
Friday, February 12
9am to 11am
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If you have any questions, please email Mackie Hill at mhill@a5inc.com.