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A service-based, human rights organization, Heartland Alliance has been operational for more than 100 years. Formerly known as Travelers Aid of Metropolitan Chicago, Heartland serves more than 70,000 people annually, including homeless and low-income families, immigrants and refugees, travelers in crisis, survivors of domestic violence, people affected by HIV and AIDS, and other impoverished individuals. The organization offers a wide variety of services, such as transitional and affordable supportive housing, primary, mental and oral health care, social services, legal solutions, educational programs, and vocational training. It also provides language interpretation solutions, street outreach programs, homelessness prevention, human rights and poverty research, and advocacy services. Located in Chicago, Heartland employs more than 500 personnel with expertise in areas, such as community development, property management, medical care, mental health, dentistry, social work, law, education, and public policy.

A Knock at Midnight (AKAM) is a community-based non-profit organization founded in September 2003 and located on the south side of Chicago, primarily serving areas such as Auburn Gresham, Englewood, West Englewood, and West Chatham. AKAM's mission revolves around providing essential services through a variety of programs aimed at empowering families and supporting community development. The organization offers initiatives such as workforce development, mentoring, youth advocacy, and educational services, in addition to its Family Advocacy Center sponsored by the Illinois Department of Family Services. Guided by its commitment to civil rights, rooted in the teachings of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., AKAM seeks to enhance the well-being of individuals and families across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Generated from the website

MetroSquash NFP is a Chicago-based organization dedicated to empowering youth through a unique combination of academic support, competitive squash, and enrichment opportunities. Serving over 400 students through a 12-year pathway program, it aims to help young individuals realize their potential and make meaningful contributions to their communities. The program emphasizes holistic development, focusing on academic, physical, emotional, and professional growth. With a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion, MetroSquash fosters a supportive environment that encourages college enrollment and persistence among its participants. Generated from the website