University of Illinois Extension Cook County
Annual Report 2014
Extension: Leveraging the Power of Team
MISSION “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed. It is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead University of Illinois Extension in Cook County provides practical education you can trust to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. The Cooperative Extension System has offered practical education focused on solving problems; developing skills and building a better future for more than 100 years. But Extension is not too old to try something new. This year we formed interdisciplinary teams to address Cook County’s most critical issues. From food insecurity and chronic disease; to rising obesity rates and a workforce short on science, technology, engineering and math skills, the Extension team worked together with unprecedented focus and commitment. Leveraging the power of team helped us to break down silos, uncover more effective ways to teach and make a difference. With a staff of fewer than 50, we reached more than 141,210 individuals and hundreds of organizations. Our partners learned more about what we have to offer. Extension’s practical, research-driven knowledge delivers some powerful results. Thank you for taking the time to learn about our work. Your continued support allows us to change our world, starting right here in Cook County.
Willene Buffett Cook County Director 2
Funding
8%
12%
Other
Federal
Who We Serve
Extension reaches both individuals living in Chicago and suburban Cook County, men and women, and all ages and ethnicities. The chart below illustrates the demographic profile of program participants. A special emphasis is placed on reaching Cook County residents who face the highest risk for food insecurity and certain health issues.
Profile of Extension Cook County Participants
8%
By Gender
Local
72% State
Male Female Total
34% 66% 100%
Female Participants by Race White Black Other Asian Unknown Total
49% 34% 14% 2% 1% 100%
Male Participants by Race White Black Other Asian Unknown Total
49% 31% 17% 2% 1% 100%
Source: University of Illinois Extension
Funding
Expenses
11%
12%
Leases
Operating Expenses*
A majority of the $3.6 million in funding for University of Illinois Extension Cook County comes from the state of Illinois. Funding from local sources (other than the state), program fees and donations remained steady in 2014. We continue to pursue private and public donations. In addition we have been successful in obtaining grants which have allowed us to increase funding from $3.2 million in 2012 to $3.6 million in 2014.
Expenses
Through effective stewardship of funds we held expenses within budget. Vacancies in four teacher and four coordinator positions were filled in 2014, bringing the staff count to the budgeted level.
Results
77% Wages
Forty-six staff members engaged 141,210 Cook County residents in Extension programs during 2014, a 35% increase over the prior reporting period. Combined with contacts made by volunteers who share what they learn from Extension educators, we reached more than 1.5 million residents. The Extension Cook County website is also a widely used source for learning, with visitors accessing an average of 30,000 page views each month.
* overhead, travel, educational materials Source: University of Illinois Extension
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Inquiry Adventures: Where Nature and Science Meet The Cook County Forest Preserves offer the perfect classroom for scientific adventures. Inquiry Adventures, made possible through a unique partnership between the Forest Preserves of Cook County and University of Illinois Extension, provides an outdoor learning experience for summer camps and schools. In 2014, the program was expanded to include teacher orientation, classroom inquiry practice, field trip and an Inquiry Adventures Symposium Day where student teams present their results. Scientific investigation is an important component of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) recently adopted in Illinois and Inquiry Adventures is a great opportunity to let students design and conduct a scientific investigation. Activities have included tree surveys, insect counts, pond dipping, and studies of decaying logs. When the forest is your classroom, the possibilities are endless.
Why We Do It
Inquiry Adventures not only helps develop the skills that are critical to developing a technologically literate workforce, but also helps combat what author Richard Louv called the “nature deficit disorder.” Studies have shown links between youth who spend little time outdoors and social, academic and behavioral issues.
The Power of Team
The multidisciplinary team of Extension educators from Horticulture, STEM and Youth Development, along with trained Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists, led small groups of students through investigative activities. More than 300 students from local schools and youth organizations experienced scientific discovery in the Cook County Forest Preserves through Inquiry Adventures.
“The teachers thought it was our best field trip ever. I would highly recommend it to everyone.”
- 5th grade teacher after Inquiry Adventures at Bemis Woods
STEM HIGHLIGHTS 2014
Summer Institute Breaks Attendance Record
A record-breaking 300 Cook County teachers took advantage of classes offering hands-on experience and teaching strategies for science, technology, engineering and math. More than 28 different classes were offered, including several taught by visiting faculty from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Extension is offering more programs for teachers as they work toward implementing Next Generation Science Standards.
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STEM IN ACTION
Extension educators show teachers how to conduct chemical tests on artificial urine samples. Few things capture the interest of 5th-8th graders like tinkle testing.
“Dig In” Collaboration Makes Connections between Gardening, Health and Nutrition When the McCormick Tribune YMCA was looking for a program for summer day campers centered around their large community garden and green space, Extension responded with an innovative team approach that emphasizes the relationship between gardening, health and nutrition. Lessons for the 80 campers were held one day a week from June 18-Aug. 20, with each camper receiving 30-minute educational sessions covering health, nutrition and gardening. Extension horticulture educators taught students about planting and worm composting. Campers had a chance to catch butterflies and visit an “insect petting zoo.” In the kitchen, Extension nutrition educators engaged students in preparing healthy snacks and explained how healthy foods fight chronic heart disease. To demonstrate how blood flows through the heart, health educators and coordinators had students simulate the workings of the four major chambers of the heart with physical play.
Why We Do It
Dig In” addresses childhood obesity, a rampant problem in the U.S. and Cook County. Studies show nearly a third of U.S. children are obese and those who face food insecurity are more likely to be obese. In Cook County, where this interdisciplinary project was conducted, almost 850,000 residents are uncertain where they will find their next meal.
The Power of the Team
“The Extension team is highly skilled, engaging, and has made a significant impact in exposing the Y’s campers to gardening, healthy eating and good heart health.” - Adriana Stanovici, Health and Wellness Manager, McCormick Tribune YMCA
“Dig In” educators and coordinators from three different disciplines (Horticulture, Community Health and Nutrition) collaborated on the project, breaking down subject matter silos and offering students hands-on learning opportunities that demonstrated the relationship between gardening, nutrition and health. HEALTH HIGHLIGHTS 2014 In 2014, Extension launched its first online course on Breast Cancer to create awareness of the signs and symptoms as well as early detection methods. Extension continues to explore ways technology can expand the impact of our offerings. HEALTH IN ACTION More than 50 individuals took part in Extension’s Being Active, Increasing Latino’s Healthy Aging (BAILA) program in 2014, offered at Villa Guadalupe Senior Services Center and the Chicago Southwest Senior Center. The BAILA program offers Spanish-speaking adults over 50 a holistic perspective of their health, covering topics such as reducing stress, healthy eating practices, diabetes, breast cancer, prostate cancer, osteoporosis, self-esteem, healthy relationships, and effective communication.
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RISE Above Targets Teens at Risk The path from childhood to adulthood isn’t an easy one for many teens. Seeking to take a different approach to help teens reach their full potential, Extension Cook County, created its RISE Above program. This multidisciplinary effort is designed to help underserved teens Reach their goals, Invest in themselves, Succeed and Embrace who they are (RISE). RISE Above addresses topics such as risky behavior, goal setting, healthy relationships, and peer pressure. Hands-on activities keep participants engaged. In May, Extension partnered with New Moms to provide programming for a one-day symposium for disadvantaged teen moms. In July, working with the Illinois Department of Human Services, Extension provided workshops for Teen Parent Services during a week-long event.
Why We Do It
It is not uncommon for some teens to engage in risky behaviors such as substance abuse, fighting, reckless driving and unprotected sex. Accidents, homicide and suicide are among the leading causes of death in this age group, yet these are all preventable.
The Power of Team
Staff and educators from Community Health, STEM, Youth Development, Family Life and Social Emotional Learning each bring a unique perspective to the issues facing teens today. Programs such as Real Issues of the Sexual Kind educate teens about sexual health and to encourage youth to avoid (or change) sexual risk-taking behaviors. By increasing awareness of risks and providing teens with additional knowledge and options, Extension helps teens make positive changes.
“This was fun. I can definitely use this to make some positive changes in my relationship with my boyfriend.” - Teen who attended “Real Parenting with Real Issues”, at the New Moms Symposium
HORTICULTURE HIGHLIGHTS Extension educators and Master Gardener volunteers at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show educate attendees on the value of composting. The 2014 event drew upwards of 40,000 people to Navy Pier.
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“The garden is important because it has been shown that community gardening is a healthy activity for youth that can bring them closer to nature and allow them to interact with each other in a socially meaningful and productive way. Without the dedication and efforts of Mr. Wolford (Extension educator), the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center would not be able to provide this program.” - Florida Turner, MPA Director, Volunteer Services & Internship Program Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
Extension Activities Make for a Memorable “Spring Splash” Spring break in Chicago is often cold and wet. Finding activities that both engage and educate can be a challenge for many community youth programs. This past year Extension’s program coordinators set out to change all that. The Spring Splash event, created by University of Illinois Extension, provided a full day’s worth of activities to four different Youth organizations during the Chicago Public Schools Spring break (April 14-17). Organizations chose activities from many Extension programs, providing a “splash” of all that Extension has to offer. Children could also select four out of five activities offered at each site.
Cook County Commissioner Robert Steele participated in a Youth Development activity with first and second graders at Rauner YMCA located in South Lawndale. This activity helps children learn how to cope with stress while managing their chores and duties. At the end of the activity, students enjoyed breaking the large chain representing their chores and responsibilities.
In Future Engineers, campers built a catapult with Popsicle sticks, rubber bands and binder paper clips; then used it to launch marshmallows as far as they could go. In the Buzz About Bees, students learned about the environmental role of the bee, while tasting three different kinds of honey. Our Chefs for the Day made hummus wraps, and explored better food and lifestyle choices. A Walk in My Shoes activity focused on building respect between generations.
Why We Do It
Our reasons are as varied as the programs we offer. We’re inspiring the next generation of workers in science, technology, engineering and math. Programs like Buzz About Bees, encourage students to get closer to nature. Learning about nutrition and a healthy lifestyle helps prevent obesity and other chronic illnesses. Youth Development activities such as Walk in My Shoes help children acquire and apply the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to manage their emotions, set goals, feel empathy for others, and maintain positive relationships.
The Power of the Team
“Spring Splash” educators and coordinators from Youth Development, Nutrition, Horticulture, and STEM collaborated to offer students a wide variety of hands-on learning opportunities in the course of a day. Exposure to different parts of Extension Cook County generated interest in new activities among our partners. Extension Supports the Autistic Youth Garden Extension educators and Master Gardener volunteers helped design, build and maintain the Autistic Youth Garden: Growing Solutions Urban Farm. Located in the Illinois Medical District on Chicago’s west side, the garden provides vocational opportunities to youth and young adolescents with autism.
SEL HIGHLIGHTS Friendship, fun and learning were the end result as more than 20 girls aged 9-12 attended The Girls Empowerment Circle project in 2014. Extension offered physical, social, emotional, and environmental health programming, mentoring, and service-learning to the girls over the course of six weeks.
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Robotics Provides Youth with a Doorway to 4-H There is nothing like building something from scratch and watching it work. Robotics has a way of capturing kids’ imaginations and Extension educators are using this to drive interest in 4-H robotics clubs. In 2014, Extension educators reached out to schools and churches to offer training and support in building robots using the 4-H curriculum of University of Illinois Extension. With 15 clubs established, the number of students participating the 4-H Robotics Competition to be held in the Spring of 2015 is expected to triple. More than 100 youth ages 8 to 18 are expected to compete. By providing the materials, curriculum training and support for youth leaders, Extension encourages youth leaders to tackle the fun and rewarding project.
Why We Do It
The 4-H Robotics program is a national initiative to inspire an early interest in robotics engineering and technology. Delivered through 4-H clubs, camps, school enrichment and after school programs, 4-H Robotics makes science engaging and fun, while addressing a critical shortage in our nation’s science, engineering, mathematics, and technology workforce. 4-H HIGHLIGHTS
First All-County 4-H Fair
More than 1,000 4-H members gathered at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Ill. on June 28, 2014, for the first all-county 4-H Fair. More than 300 judges volunteered to meet individually with 4-H’ers to evaluate and discuss their projects. Winners advanced to the State Fair.
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4-H IN ACTION
Rockets to the Rescue
In celebration of National Youth Science Day, more than 50 youth attended the Rockets to the Rescue event held at Chicago State University on Oct. 8, 2014. Participants designed and built an aerodynamic food transportation device to deliver a payload of nutritious food to disaster victims.
Casa Juan Diego SPIN Club
Extension Cook County 4-H partnered with Casa Juan Diego Summer Camp youth to build a community vegetable, herb, and flower garden at Holy Trinity Church on Chicago’s lower west side in the summer of 2014. Nearly 40 youths aged five to 15 learned about the importance of gardening and making healthy lifestyle choices.
“Learning is Timeless” Strengthens Mind, Body and Community As America considers the ramifications of its aging population, Extension Cook County’s Learning is Timeless program puts into practice a simple, yet effective solution to improve the quality of life for older adults. More than 130 programs offered annually by Extension educators provide opportunities for older adults to learn new skills that will help them cope with the issues they face every day. Classes cover a broad range: Wits Fitness, a brain exercise class; sessions on journaling and generational understanding; health classes on nutrition, depression and laughter; horticulture workshops and more. Social aspects of the program are as valuable as the content, because participants form a community.
Why We Do It
Research shows challenging the brain and staying socially engaged contribute to brain health as individuals age. Learning is Timeless provides an opportunity for older adults to learn new skills to better their lives in retirement, which increases confidence in their abilities, reduces their stress, and contributes to their overall physical/emotional health. They remain independent and active in their communities longer.
The Power of Team
Learning is Timeless relies on the collaborative efforts of University of Illinois Extension educators in Family Health, Nutrition and Horticulture to deliver a balance of information focused on the needs of older adults.
NUTRITION HIGHLIGHTS In August 2014, Extension’s Illinois Nutrition Education Program (INEP) took to the demonstration kitchens at four WIC grocery stores operated by Catholic Charities to inspire and teach parents and caregivers with limited resources the skills they need to eat healthier. (Pictured left) NUTRITION IN ACTION
Helping Seniors Find Solutions to Healthy Eating Challenges
A Snap Ed Nutrition Education Workshop led by Extension educators held at the T.R.C. Senior Village in Chicago helped seniors address the challenge of eating more fruit and vegetables. Solutions included using fruits and vegetables in different ways – soup, chili, salads and smoothies; organizing a carpool for transportation to stores with produce; joining a garden club; and visits to a local food pantry.
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Celebrating 100 Years of Extension Services
Several hundred guests attended the Celebration event held at the Chicago Cultural Center on May 14, 2014. Highlights included a video history of Extension, remarks from University of Illinois President Robert Easter, and a keynote address from Illinois Rep. William Davis (D-30th) (pictured far left).
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U of I Horticulture Educator Ron Wolford congratulates Gerald and Lorean Earles who received a lifetime achievement award for their work in the Slumbusters community garden.
Audra Wilson, chief of staff for Congresswoman Robin Kelly (District 2), meets with Extension Coordinator Tabitha Hoskins and Director Willene Buffet.
Illinois State Rep. Toi Hutchinson (D-40th) and Extension Coordinator Tabitha Hoskins. The Illinois General Assembly issued a proclamation in honor of Extension’s work.
Cook County Extension Director Willene Buffet accepts a plaque from Comissioner John P. Daley, of the Cook County Board, in recognition of Extension’s work.
In 2014 we celebrated the 100 year anniversary of the Smith Lever Act which established a system of cooperative extension services, connected to the land-grant universities. Its mission was to inform people about current developments in agriculture, home economics, public policy/government, leadership, 4-H, economic development and other topics.
“Our organizations came from the same stock, from the same roots, from the same people. The Cook County Farm Bureau and Extension began and grew together. Congratulations on 100 years of great service to our county.”
- Robert A. Rohrer, Manager, Cook County Farm Bureau
On May 3, 2014, State Rep. Marcus Evans, Jr. (D-33rd)(left) and Extension Cook County Director Willene Buffet celebrated 100 Years of Extension with a Community Shred Day. During the event, residents from AuburnGresham, Chatman and Avalon brought sensitive paper documents to be safely shredded.
Master Gardener and Master Naturalist volunteers helped share in the celebration of Extension’s centennial on May 31, 2014, at a Bemis Woods picnic.
Partners on our Team Extension partners are also part of our team. Without these schools, senior centers, museums, agencies community- and faithbased organizations who share our mission, it would be difficult to do our work. Our Partners 17th District Police Seniors-Chicago 4-H Club Oakdale Community - Chicago 4-H Community Club-Austin Cloves-Chicago 4-H Family Club – Wheeling Albany Park Community Center-Chicago Albany Park Community Center-Chicago Altgeld Sawyer Corner Farm-Chicago Anthony Overton Child-Parent Center-Chicago Ascension Catholic Church-Oak Park Asian Human Services-Chicago Aspirations of Life-Chicago Austin Clovers (4H) Community Club-Chicago Belmont-Cragin Early Childhood Education Center-Chicago Bernhard Moos Elementary School-Chicago Bessie Coleman Library-Chicago Bethel New Life Right School Boys and Girls Club of West Cook County-Bellwood Brainerd Children Library Calmeca Academy-Chicago Calumet Park Township Center-Calumet Park Cameron School-Chicago Carl Von Linne Elementary School-Chicago Casa Central-La Posada-Chicago Casa Central Muñoz-Marin-Lowell Early Childhood Center-Chicago Casa Central-Early Learning Program-CSC-Chicago Casa Esperanza-Chicago Catholic Charities-Chicago Catholic Charities, Chicago Lawn-Chicago CCSD 146/Central Middle School-Tinley Park CEDA Children’s Home & Aid Headstart Center-Schaumburg CEDA Franklin Park-Franklin Park CEDA Headstart Des Plaines-Des Plaines CEDA Palatine Headstart-Palatine CEDA Presence Headstart-Bellwood CEDA Ray Walker-Schaumburg Cermak Health Services-Chicago Chalmers Elementary School-Chicago Chase Elementary School-Chicago Chatham-Avalon Ministries-Chicago Chicago Botanic Garden-Glencoe Chicago Knights Robotics (4H)-Chicago Chicago Lawn Head Start-Chicago Chicago Park District (Sherwood Park)-Chicago Chicago Public Library-Brainerd Branch Chicago Public Library-Chicago Chicago Public Schools-Chicago Chicago Uptown Ministry-Chicago Chicago Youth Centers-ABC/Polk-Chicago Chicago Youth Centers-Centro Nuestro-Chicago Chicago Youth Centers-Fellowship House-Chicago Chicago Youth Centers-Rebecca K. Ceown-Chicago Child Learning Center Coordinator-Cicero Chinese American Service League-Chicago Christian Community Health Center-Amani House-Chicago Christopher School-Chicago Cicero Family Services-Cicero CICS: West Belden-Chicago City of Chicago Dept. of Cultural Affairs & Special Events-Chicago Clover Cubs (Bethel Community Church)-Chicago Columbus West Elementary-Cicero Community Consolidated Schools District 168-Sauk Village Communities In Schools of Chicago-Chicago Community Garden-Chicago Community Support Services Beth Lacey Center-Cicero Concerned Citizens/Mother’s House Corazon Community Services-Cicero Cook County Farm Bureau-Countryside Corner Farm Chicago-Chicago
Daniel Boone Elementary-Chicago Darwin Elementary-Chicago Daughters of Destiny Food Pantry-Chicago Dawes Elementary School-Chicago 10 Delano Elementary School-Chicago Delia M. Turner School-Robbins Dewey Child-Parent Center-Chicago Dewey Elementary School-Chicago District 214 Community Education-Arlington Heights Dr. Pedro Albizy Campus High School-Chicago Durkin Park-Chicago Eberhart Elementary School-Chicago Edward Dunne Elementary School-Chicago Edwards Center for Young Learners-Chicago El Hogar del Niño-Chicago Eli Whitney Elementary School-Chicago Elmwood Park Garden Club-Elmwood Park Erie Elementary Charter School-Chicago Evergreen Park Kids Health Fair-Evergreen Park Facing Forward to End Homelessness-Chicago Family Focus-Bond Elementary School-Chicago Family Focus-Englewood-Chicago Family Focus-Holmes School-Chicago Family Focus (Lawndale)-Chicago Family Focus-Lawndale-Kenwood Academy-Chicago Family Focus Inc.-Nuestra Familia-Chicago Family Strengthening Center-Berwyn FeatherFist-Hope Village-Chicago Federico Garcia Lorca Elementary-Chicago Ferguson Child-Parent Center-Chicago, First Lutheran YMCA-Chicago Forest Preserve District of Cook County-River Forest Foster Park-Chicago Franciscan Community Garden-Chicago Franklin Park District-Franklin Park Freedom School-Berwyn Gage Park High School-Chicago Garden Club of Park Forest-Park Forest George Pullman-Chicago Gilda’s Club Chicago-Chicago Ginkgo Organic Gardens-Chicago Grace Lutheran Church-La Grange Grace Seeds Ministry-Bedford Park Graceland West Community Association-Chicago Grant Schoo-Chicago Heights Graves Elementary School-Summit Gray Elementary School-Chicago Green Community Corrections-Oak Park Green Parents Network-Chicago Growing Home Inc.-Chicago Hammond Elementary School-Chicago Hay Market Center/Family Recovery Program-Chicago Healing Temple Church Head Start-Chicago Helen C. Pierce School of International Studies-Chicago Heritage Middle School-Berwyn Hermosa Community Center-Chicago Herzel Child Parent Center-Chicago Hope for Youth-Chicago Howard Area Community Center-Chicago HRDI Essence House-Chicago Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund-Oak Brook Improved Child Care Management/Albany Child Care Center-Chicago Interfaith House-Chicago Irma C. Ruiz Elementary School-Chicago Irving Park Community-Chicago J.C. Orozco Academy-Chicago Jane Addams School-District 299-Chicago John B. Murphy Elementary School-Chicago John F. Kennedy School-Chicago John M. Smyth Elementary School-Chicago Johnnie Colemon Academy-Chicago Jones Academy Preschool-Chicago Jungman Elementary School-Chicago Kellar Middle School-Robbins
Kelly Library-Chicago KIPP Ascend Middle School-Chicago Kizer Memorial Summer Day Camp-Harvey Kleo Community Family Life Center-Chicago. Kohn Elementary School-Chicago La Grange Public Library-La Grange LaGrange School District 102-La Grange Park Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens-Palos Heights Lane Tech College Prep-Chicago Langley Church of God-Chicago Lee Elementary School-Chicago Let’s Go Chicago-Chicago Lexington Elementary School-Maywood Lincoln Park Zoo-Chicago Lincoln School-Brookfield Little City Foundation-Palatine Little Village Academy-Chicago Logan Square Neighborhood Association-Chicago Logan Square YMCA First Lutheran Head Start-Chicago Louis’ Groceries-Chicago Lutheran Social Services-Chicago Lutheran Social Services Austin Town Hall-Chicago Mariano Azuela Elementary School-Chicago Marvin Camras Children’s Engineering School-Chicago Mary Crane Center-Chicago Maryville Jen School-Des Plaines McCormick Tribune YMCA McCutcheon Elementary School-Chicago McNair Elementary School-Chicago Memorial Park District-Chicago Metropolitan Family Services-Chicago Midlothian Park District-Midlothian Mohawk Intermediate Center-Park Forest Moraine Valley Community College-Palos Hills Mt. Greenwood Garden Club-Chicago Mujeres Latinas en Acción-Chicago Museum of Science and Industry-Chicago Namaste Charter School-Chicago National Asian Pacific Center on Aging-Chicago National Teachers Academy-Chicago Near North Unity Program-Chicago New Landmark Missionary Baptist Church-Chicago New Life Covenant Church Green Thumbs Ministry-Chicago New Pisgah Haven Homes-Chicago Niles Public Library-Niles North Park Village Garden-Chicago Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization-Mount Prospect Northwestern University Settlement Assoc.-Chicago Oak Brook Park District-Oak Brook Oak Lawn Park District-Oak Lawn Oak Park Conservatory-Oak Park Octagon Robotics-Chicago Onward House-Chicago Otis School-Chicago Our Lady of Tepeyac Church-Chicago Pae Classical School-Chicago PAEC Elementary-Maywood PAEC High School-Maywood Palmer Elementary-Chicago Park District of Oak Park-Oak Park Park Forest Health Department-Park Forest Parker CPC-Chicago Pasteur Elementary School-Chicago Patton House-Glenview Peter A. Reinberg Elementary School-Chicago Pickard Elementary School-Chicago Pillars-Hickory Hills Pilsen Community Academy-Chicago Pilsen Community School-Chicago Pilsen Elementary Community Academy-Chicago Portage Park School-Chicago Praise Tabernacle Deliverance Center-Chicago Primo Center for Women & Children-Chicago Proviso West
High School-Hillside Pullman Library-Chicago Pullman Urban Gardeners-Chicago Rauner YMCA-Chicago RBHO ProCare Head Start-Bellwood Rogers Park Children Center-Chicago Ronald McDonald House-Hines Rosa Parks Middle School-Dixmoor Roseland Neighborhood Community Organization-Chicago Salvation Army:Cicero Salvation Army-Family Outreach Initiative-Chicago Salvation Army: Incarnation Head Start-Chicago Salvation Army Incarnation High School-Chicago San Jose Obrero Mission-Chicago Sawyer Elementary School-Chicago Schaumburg Barn-Schaumburg Schwab Rehab Hospital Rooftop Garden-Chicago Sertoma Center-Alsip Sheffield Neighborhood Association-Chicago Sherwood Park District-Chicago Sister’s House-Chicago Smart from the Start Day Care-Chicago South Cook County 4-H Association-Chicago South Side Help Center-Chicago Southside Education and Economic Development-Chicago Southwest Chicago Christian (Oak Lawn Campus)-Chicago, St. Blasé Catholic Charities-Summit St. Joseph Catholic Charities-Chicago St. Joseph Catholic School-Summit St. Kieran School-Chicago Heights St. Lawrence O’Toole School-Matteson St. Linus Parish-Oak Lawn St. Sylvester/Advocate-Chicago Stockton Child Parent Center-Chicago Sumner Academy-Chicago Talcott Elementary School-Chicago Teen Parent Services Central-Chicago The Admiral at the Lake-Chicago The Beverly Arts Center-Chicago The Brickyard Garden-Chicago The Children’s Center-Berwyn The Children’s Center Cicero-Berwyn The Community Builders, Inc.-Chicago The Garden Club of Morgan Park/ Beverly Hills-Chicago The Leadershop-LaGrange The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum-Chicago The Salvation Army in Blue Island-Blue Island The Salvation Army New Hope Head Start-Chicago The Sugar Beet Co-op-Oak Park Thorn Creek Nature Center-Park Forest Trailside Museum of Natural History-River Forest Trinity Resources-High Mountain-Chicago Tuesdays Child-Chicago United Presbyterian Church-South Holland United States Postal Service-Tinley Park Unity Junior High School-Cicero University of Illinois Extension Council Valentine Boys and Girls Club-Chicago Village of Oak Park-Oak Park Village of Richton Park-Richton Park Village of Thorton-Thornton Walsh Elementary School-Summit Washington Elementary School -Evanston West Harvey Dixmoor School District-Harvey West Suburban Senior Services-Bellwood Westdale School-Northlake Wharton Elementary School-Summit Wheatley Child and Parent Center-Chicago Whistler Elementary-Chicago Women Ambassadors for Christ-Bellwood YMCA-Jesse Jackson Jr. –West - Chicago YMCA Metropolitan-High Ridge-Chicago YMCA of Metro Chicago-Chicago Youth Crossroads-Berwyn
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Our Council Members
Thank you to Extension Cook County Council volunteers who help us in planning, promoting, developing, implementing, evaluating and financing Extension programs to meet the needs, interests, and resources of our community. Welcome to our new Council members for 2015. We look forward to working with you. Angelo R. Chavers James Cooper Melvin Jefferson Michael Johns Timothy Jones Martha Madkins
Marvin McNeil Geri Redd Dedra Ries Dion Smith Reginald Summerrise
Extension Cook County Main Office 8751 Greenwood Avenue, Suites 112-122 Chicago, IL 60619 773-768-7779 Email: uie-cook@illinois.edu Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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