ADDITIONAL FOOD & PERSONAL ITEMS COMIDA & ARTÍCULOS PERSONALES Illinois Hunger Coalition Hotline 800-359-2163; Website: www.direct2food.org Northern Illinois Food Bank: (630) 443-6910 Hands and Feet Outreach (630) 832-5580 People’s Resource Center (630) 682-5402 West Suburban Community Pantry (630) 512-9921 GENERAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICIOS DE URGENCIA GENERAL LIHEAP (Heating & energy assistance) (630) 407-6500 Catholic Charities, Lombard (630) 495-8008 Naperville C.A.R.E.S. (630) 369-0200 (Naperville residents only)
Programs
APRIL 2013 Program Schedule SUN CLOSED
APRIL • ABRIL
Job Support (9-12)
Loaves & Fishes is located in the business park just east of Rt. 59 and south of N. Aurora Rd. La nueva despensa está situada en el parque empresarial al este de la Ruta. 59 y al sur de N. Aurora Rd.
1871 High Grove Lane • Naperville, IL 60540 Phone: (630) 355-3663 (FOOD) • Fax: (630) 355-0562 Email: info@loaves-fishes.org Website: www.loaves-fishes.org
THURSDAY
PANTRY 9AM-11PM AND 1PM-3PM
PANTRY 9AM-11PM AND 1PM-3PM
PANTRY 9AM-11PM AND 1PM-3PM AND 5PM-7PM
Nutrition 10-2
7
BENEFITS 9-3pm
2
8 Job Support (9-12)
Someone to talk to 10-2pm
Computers -Windows Someone to talk to VITA 3-7pm 2-6pm
9
ESL Class 9-12
Programas
21
15
Computers -Windows Someone to talk to 1:00-2:30pm 2-6pm FREE BOOK FAIR Intro Computers 5:30-7pm
28
FREE BOOK FAIR
16
Affordable Housing 3-5pm
Someone to talk to 10-12pm
ESL Class 9-12
FREE BOOK FAIR
18
ESL Class 9-12
BENEFITS 10-3pm
Social Security 4-5pm
BENEFITS 1-5:00
17
23
BENEFITS 9-3pm
Job Support 9-12
BENEFITS 1-5:00
VITA 8-12pm
5
6 Job Support 8-12
ALL MY MONEY 9-10am FREE BOOK FAIR
Job Support 9-12
Someone to talk to 10-2pm
ALL MY MONEY 9-10am
VITA 8-12pm
11
BENEFITS 9-3pm
ESL Class 9-12
Job Support (9-12)
ESL Class 9-12
BENEFITS 10-3pm
Job Support (9-12)
22
BENEFITS 1-5:00
10
Job Support 8-12
BENEFITS 10-12pm
Job Support 9-12
BENEFITS 9-3pm
Nutrition 10-2
PANTRY 8:30AM11:30AM
Computers -Windows Someone to talk to 1:00-2:30pm 2-6pm VITA 3-7pm Intro Computers 3 5:30-7pm 4 ESL Class 9-12
Nutrition 10-2
14
BENEFITS 1-5:00
BENEFITS 10-3pm
SATURDAY
BENEFITS 10-12pm
Job Support 9-12
ESL Class 9-12
VITA 3-7pm
FRIDAY
ESL Class 9-12
Someone to talk to 10-2pm
Job Support (9-12)
SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES SERVICIOS PARA LOS PERSONAS MAYORES DuPage County Senior Citizens Services Call (630) 407-6500; Toll free 800-942-9412
Where are we located? Dónde estamos?
WEDNESDAY
BENEFITS 10-3pm
1
LEGAL SERVICES SERVICIOS LEGALES Prairie State Legal Services (630) 690-2130 Northern District of Illinois’ Bankruptcy Assistance Desk (312)435-6032 Fair Housing Legal Clinic (The John Marshall Law School) (312)786-2267 Administer Justice (877)788-6006 Equip for Equality (Disability Related Issues) (800)537-2632
TUESDAY
ESL Class 9-12
VITA 3-7pm
HEALTH CARE ASISTENCIA MÉDICA Access DuPage (630) 510-8720 Information on eligibility for DuPage Community Clinic health care programs DuPage Community Clinic (Dental), Wheaton (630) 690-7450 DuPage Community Clinic (Medical) Wheaton (630) 690-0639 DuPage County Health Department Community Health Services, Wheaton (630) 682-7400 WIC (Women, Infants & Children nutrition program) 1-800-323-4769
VETERANS SERVICES SERVICIOS PARA LOS VETERANOS Veterans Assistance Commission of DuPage County, 630-407-5655
MONDAY
Computers -Windows Someone to talk to 1:00-2:30pm 2-6pm Intro Computers 24 5:30-7pm 25
12
BENEFITS 10-12pm
13
Job Support 8-12
19 BENEFITS 10-12pm
20 Job Support 8-12
HUMAN RACE EVENT 9:00am
26
27
BENEFITS 10-3pm
Someone to talk to 10-2pm
29 Nutrition 10-2
30
Book Fair for Client Families Free Books will be distributed to client children and their parents during Distribution Hours the week of April 13 – 18 at Loaves & Fishes. You are welcome to bring your children even if it is not your regular week to shop. Let the Reception Desk know you are here for the Book Fair only.
MONEY SMART WEEK Don't miss these FREE discussions: Affordable Housing Opportunities in DuPage County Monday, April 22 3:00 – 5:00 Getting More from Social Security Tuesday, April 23 4:00 – 5:00
Programs/Programas Loaves & Fishes has partnered with leading local organizations to offer better access to a variety of community services. Call us at 630-355-3663 to talk with someone about the assistance you need.
APPOINTMENT CANCELLATIONS
Please be sure to call Loaves & Fishes to cancel an appointment if you are unable to come.
INASISTENCIA A CITAS Y CANCELACIONES: Si usted no puede mantener su cita, por favor llame a Loaves & Fishes para cancelarla.
VITA Need Help with your TAX RETURN? Loaves & Fishes is an IRS approved VITA site, offering FREE help on state & federal tax returns for low income households Monday & Wednesday 3:00 – 7:00pm and Saturday 8:00am 12:00pm through April 13. Call for an appointment. Necesita ayuda con su declaración de impuestos? Loaves & Fishes es un IRS aprobado sitio VITA, ofreciendo libre ayuda estatal y federales de impuestos para ingresos bajos hogares Lunes y miércoles 3:00-7:00, sábado 8:0012:00 al 13 de abril. lame para una cita!
All My Money Don't miss these workshops that will help you with your personal finances and money challenges. Free sessions are held on Saturdays at Loaves & Fishes. Sign up now at the reception desk. TODO MI DINERO No se pierda estos talleres que le ayudará con sus finanzas personales y desafíos económicos. Sesiones gratuitas se realizan los sábados a las Loaves & Fishes. Inscríbase en el escritorio de la recepción.
Computer Classes Learn basic computer skills at your own pace. Classes are held at Loaves & Fishes on Thursday evenings, from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm, and on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Attendance is limited. Register at the front desk to reserve your spot. CLASES DE COMPUTACIÓN GRATIS Jueves 5:30-7:00 pm, y el miércoles por la tarde 1:00-2:30 Loaves and Fishes. La asistencia es limitada. Regístrese en la recepción para reservar su lugar.
Job Search Support
Public Benefit Assistance
Job coaches offer technical and practical job search support for anyone who is unemployed or looking for a job change. Work one-on-one at Loaves & Fishes with a coach to improve your resume, networking techniques and interviewing skills. Make an appointment to get help with your job search.
If you are facing an emergency, or need help in understanding the community assistance that might be available to you or your household, a representative from Loaves & Fishes can help you.
APOYO EN LA BÚSQUEDA DE UN EMPLEO Haga una cita para ser ayudado con la búsqueda de empleo . Asesores de carrera de Loaves & Fishes ofrecen ayuda técnica y práctica para la búsqueda de empleo para todo el que está desempleado o buscando un cambio de empleo. Trabaje uno a uno con un asesor para mejorar su resumé,técnicas de red de trabajo y habilidades para entrevistas.
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Nutrition Programs Free Nutrition Counseling is now available every Tuesday from 10 am to 2 pm for individuals and families with no insurance. Please make appointments at the reception desk. The pantry offers healthy food options according to families’ individual needs. Watch for the Smart™ labels and put something SMART in your cart! La despensa trabaja arduamente para ofrecer opciones de alimentos saludables de acuerdo a las necesidades individuales de las familias. Ponga algo SMART en su carro de compras Mantener una dieta saludable le ayudará a sentirse Y lucir muy bien!
• Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program (SNAP) Submit your application online for additional food for your family. Benefits are provided on the Link Card, an electronic card that can be used at most grocery stores.
This assistance program helps eligible households pay winter gas or electric bills. Documents must be made available during the appointment.
• Medical Care (Access DuPage) Access DuPage provides medical care to DuPage residents with no health insurance. Make an appointment to fill out an application at reception. • SNAP El programa de asistencia de nutrición suplementaria de Illinois puede ayudarle con los costos de la comida. Los beneficios se proveen a través de la tarjeta Link– una tarjeta electrónica que puede ser usada en la mayoría de las tiendas de alimentos . Nuestro representante trabajará con Ud durante para enviar la aplicación. • El PROGRAMA DE ASISTENCIA DE ENERGIA PARA HOGARES DE BAJOS INGRESOS (LIHEAP por sus siglas en Inglés) ayuda a hogares elegibles a pagar costos eléctricos o de gas durante el invierno. Nuestro representante trabajará con Ud durante para enviar la aplicación. • ACCESS DUPAGE proporciona atención médica a DuPage residentes sin seguro de salud. Haga una cita para llenar una solicitud en la recepción.
English Language Classes Develop your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills necessary for work, education and everyday communication. Classes run 16 weeks, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 am to 12, beginning January 10. Classes are taught by College of DuPage. Register now for spring classes at the Loaves & Fishes reception desk. GRATIS IDIOMA INGLÉS CLASES Inglés para Adultos Gratis como Segundo idioma el desarrollo de la lectura, escritura, comprensión auditiva y expresión oral necesarias para el trabajo, la educación y la comunicación diaria. 16 semanas de clase, martes y jueves, beginning 10 Enero, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Regístrese en Loaves & Fishes escritorio de recepción.
Emotional Support: Someone to Talk To Many people, both children and adults, struggle with emotional and physical hardship. Counselors from Samaritan Interfaith and Fox Valley Institute can help with encouragement and advice for you, your family, or your friends. APOYO EMOCIONAL (Samaritan Interfaith)) Mucha gente,niños y adultos luchan con sufrimientos emocionales y fìsicos. Los consejeros de Samaritan Interfaith pueden ayudarle, apoyarle y aconsejarle a Ud, su familia y sus amistades.
Support Services in DuPage County Servicios de apoyo en el condado de DuPage For assistance in locating a service, please call DuPage County Community Services, Information and Referral: 630-407-6500; Toll free: 800-942-9412. For deaf and speech impaired help by phone, dial 711. By internet, visit www. dupageco.org/humanservices. All services are based on eligibility requirements. Si necesita ayuda para encontrar un servicio, llame a DuPage County Community Services, Information and Referral: 630407-6500; Gratis: 800-942-9412. Para los que están sordos o que tiene dificultades al hablar, pulse 711. Por la Internet ingrese a : www.dupageco.org/humanservices. Todos los servicios se basan en requisitos de eligibilidad.
TOWNSHIPS IN DUPAGE COUNTY MUNICIPIOS DEL CONDADO DUPAGE
Local government offices are available for food, utilities (LIHEAP), housing, transportation, and other general assistance: Naperville Township (630) 355-2786 Addison Township (630) 530-8161 Bloomingdale Township (630) 529-9993 Downers Grove Township (630) 719-6610 Lisle Township (630) 968-2087 Milton Township (630) 668-1616 Wayne Township (630) 231-7140 Winfield Township (630) 231-3591 York Township (630) 620-2400
DUPAGE COUNTY REFERRAL (Partial Listing) HOUSING ASSISTANCE ASISTENCIA DE VIVIENDA Bridge Communities (Transitional Housing) (630) 545-0610 Catholic Charities (630) 495-8008 Community Housing Advocacy & Development (630) 456-4452 DuPage P.A.D.S. (630) 682-3846 Family Shelter Service (Domestic Violence) (630) 469-5650 World Relief –DuPage (630) 462-7566 360 Youth Services (630) 961-2992 CAREER & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SERVICIOS DE EMPLEO Community Career Center (630) 961-5665 WorkNet DuPage (630) 955-2030 CLOTHING & FURNITURE ROPA & MUEBLES Calvary Church (630) 585-3231 Goodwill (630) 357-6258 Salvation Army (630) 629-4948 Sharing Connection, Downers Grove (630) 971-0565 Continued on back