Using Coaching Skills to Create Person-Centered Service Plans

Name: Using Coaching Skills to Create Person-Centered Service Plans
Start: 2023-10-26T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-10-26T12:00:00-05:00

Leave a lasting legacy by including All Chicago in your end-of-life financial and/or estate plans. Planned giving is a smart, practical way to invest in All Chicago’s long-term financial stability while caring for yourself and your loved ones.

Contact the Development Team at giving@allchicago.org to learn more about planned giving and if this is the right option for you.

Cache’ Binion is deeply committed to advancing financial literacy and urban development invulnerable communities, focusing on closing the socioeconomic gap with innovative strategies tailored to younger generations. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics with double minors in International Business and Finance, and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Criminal Social Justice, specializing in Policy Analysis and Formation.

As she continues to grow, she’s broadening her scope to include both philanthropy and politics. she is passionate for service, networking, and cultivating professional relationships that align with her political aspirations. Her long-term goals include reshaping how our community and nation approach punishment and education for children and young adults.

Cache’ is a strong advocate for community-based events, human rights, and socialism, actively supporting the Chicagoland area and its communities since childhood. She finds joy in connecting with like-minded individuals and is committed to working toward her vision of becoming Chicago’s youngest and wealthiest female philanthropist.

Bailey Foster is a recent Master’s of Urban Planning & Policy graduate from the University of Illinois Chicago. She is currently a Development Intern at Preservation of Affordable Hosing (POAH) which she began through the Illinois Housing Council’s Emerging Leaders Internship program in May. Bailey is committed to advancing her career in affordable housing development to pursue housing justice for all.

Destinee Miguest is a remarkable individual whose diverse career and unwavering commitment to various causes have made her an influential figure in the fields of mental health/social work. Currently serving as the Clinical Director of Richard J. Daley’s Wellness Center, Destinee has consistently demonstrated her passion for making a positive impact in the world. Destinee’s educational journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The Ohio State University. She further honed her expertise by earning a Master of Social Work degree with a concentration in Alcohol and Drug Addictions from Loyola University Chicago.

Throughout her professional life, Destinee’s path has been marked by diversity and commitment. She has held roles as a Title IX Coordinator for the Office of Inspector General and Chicago Public Schools, a Forensic Social Worker for Cook County Jail, a Clinician for Timberline Knolls Residential Facility, and a Statutory Social Worker within New Zealand’s Child services system. Each of these roles has allowed her to apply her skills and knowledge to address pressing issues at the intersections of race, mental health, and law. Destinee’s friends and colleagues consistently describe her with three words: tenacious, loyal, and intentional. These qualities are at the core of her character and drive her relentless pursuit of positive change in the world.

Melvin D. Craig III (He/Him/His) is an experienced young professional currently serving as the Administrative Coordinator at Chicago Loop Alliance. In this role, he provides executive support to the CEO and CFO, manages office operations, assists with financial audits, and supports grant writing efforts. He holds an associate degree in general studies from Pierpont Technical & Community College and a certificate in grant writing from DePaul University. Hailing from Gary, IN, Melvin currently lives in the Lakeview neighborhood. Melvin joins the Associate Board as Founding Member, excited to bring a unique perspective to the table.

Margaret Pelka (she/her) joins the All Chicago Associate Board with 15 years of experience having built world-class, customer success and sales teams in the EdTech industry. Margaret is an empathetic leader who is committed to authentic, equitable talent development and coaching that gives everyone a voice in an organization. Most recently, Margaret served as the SVP of Customer success at Learnship where she led the global Customer Success Team to strengthen customer loyalty and enable business growth. She holds a certificate in organizational leadership from Northwestern University and TEFL certification through Oxford Seminars. She earned her bachelor’s degree from DePaul University and has been dedicated to making the city of Chicago her home ever since.

Your gift helps fuel All Chicago’s efforts to prevent and end homelessness through our four signature solutions: emergency financial assistance, fostering community partnerships, leveraging data analytics, and advancing training and research initiatives.

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Ms. Ross serves as the President & Chief Executive Officer of All Chicago Making Homelessness History. During her tenure, she has brought together public and private sector leaders, nonprofit leaders, service partners, and leaders with lived experience to prioritize collaboration and system-level impact in Chicago. She has worked with key stakeholders on numerous innovative strategies to address homelessness and secured additional resources to support the tremendous work of community partners during the pandemic to secure housing for our most vulnerable residents.

She has years of experience working in the field of human services, focusing specifically on the causes that often lead to homelessness and developing strategies to help build community capacity. Ms. Ross currently serves on the Illinois Community Advisory Council on Homelessness, the Racial Equity Roundtable on Black Homelessness, the Illinois Commission to End Hunger, the 211 Metro Chicago Advisory Board, and the Chicago Continuum of Care. She completed Harvard Business School’s Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management program and is a graduate of DePaul University.

A gift of appreciated securities to All Chicago eliminates the capital gains tax that would be due upon selling the stock and gives you tangible tax savings and benefits while also supporting our mission.

Contact the Development Team at giving@allchicago.org to learn if this is the right option for you.

Monthly giving is a simple, sustainable way to support our neighbors in need. Visit our donation page and select “Recurring Gift” in the gift type to set up automatic gifts. Help us carry out our mission every day and make a big impact all year round.

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Making a Difference in Your Community

You can be a part of the solution for ending homelessness for your neighbors in Chicago!

Property Partner Support

With Chicago Rents, you will have a Landlord Engagement Coordinator help onboard your units, advertise your units free of charge, and assist you throughout the tenancy.

Financial Incentives

Chicago Rents can provide financial incentives for qualifying units in tight rental markets. Please contact your Landlord Engagement Coordinator to learn more and find out if your units are eligible.

Referral Program

If you successfully refer a colleague to work with Chicago Rents, you will be entered in a quarterly raffle to win a $50 gift card! To be entered, the successful referral must note that you referred them, onboard with us, and have one unit available to be shown at an Accelerated Moving Event (AME).

Guaranteed Rent

Property partners are guaranteed rent payments from Chicago Rents. If a tenant is unable to pay their portion, Chicago Rents will aid in making prompt payments as long as the tenant is eligible with the program.

Filled Vacancies

Chicago Rents connects property partners with tenants and supplies rental assistance as needed.

Chicago Rents has teamed up with the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) to connect property partners with tenants with housing vouchers. Benefits include:

Long-Term Subsidies – CHA’s programs allow property partners to build long-term relationships with their tenants.
Timely Payments – CHA will make timely payments using direct deposit, allowing rent to be deposited straight into your account.

Teaming up with housing partners across the city, Chicago Rents is proud to offer the CoC Housing Identification (CHI) program to property partners. Benefits include:

Multiple Program Options – Chicago Rents will make your units available to a wide variety of programs. If your unit is selected, you will have the opportunity to see if the program is a good fit for your needs.
Housing Assistance – Programs will assist with case management, rental payments, and issues that may arise.

* All Chicago is not the paying entity for the CHI Program

Combining rental assistance with case management services, the Expedited Housing Initiative (EHI) connects property partners with tenants and supplies rental assistance as needed. Benefits include:

Tenant Case Management – Tenants receive supportive services for the duration of the lease from trained staff.
Landlord Risk Mitigation Fund – In case of damages, property partners can receive funds to repair units.
Timely Payments – Chicago Rents will make prompt payments with the option of direct deposit, allowing rent payments to be deposited straight into your account.

Marblestone Testimonial

Above all, I think the staff at All Chicago, particularly Erik, Susanna, and Hal have been welcoming and super helpful to navigate around the issues that come up. They have always tried to work through problems that arise in a fair and respectful fashion. They have allowed our business to help owners who want to keep units occupied and invest in the greater mission of ending homelessness. One unit at a time!

WHB Management Testimonial

Chicago Rents keeps me well-informed with updates as they occur, and they are very responsive to any questions or concerns around the process. I especially look forward to the Advisory Council meetings. It’s an opportunity to learn from others and provide feedback to Chicago Rents. All Chicago is an excellent organization to work with and I would recommend it to others interested in working with them.

Foundation Enterprises, LLC Testimonial

Our mission at Foundation Enterprises, LLC is to provide high quality, affordable housing and superior customer service to our residents in the pursuit of uplifting families, neighborhoods, and communities. This lines up with All Chicago’s mission and has been the basis for our strong partnership. Providing great service and quality affordable housing to help end homelessness goes beyond the individual and can be a great catalyst for change in Chicago’s neighborhoods and communities.

Rental Assistance with Case Manager

This program offers rental assistance and supportive services, ensuring housing stability and providing connections to community-based support.

Expedited Housing Initiative (EHI): A rental subsidy program that guarantees 100% of rent is paid for the duration of a 12-month lease, with dedicated case managers supporting the tenant in attaining long-term housing stability.

Rental Assistance without Case Manager

These programs offer long-term housing subsidies with an income-based tenant portion.

Chicago Low Income Housing Trust Fund (CLIHTF) Rental Subsidy Program (RSP): A long-term housing subsidy that is attached to a housing unit and requires a tenant with qualifying income.

Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV): A long-term housing voucher in collaboration with the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) similar to the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program.

Using Coaching Skills to Create Person-Centered Service Plans

October 26, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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