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
La nueva despensa está situada en el parque empresarial al este de la Ruta. 59 y al sur de N. Aurora Rd.
2 Job Support 9-12 & 1-4
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Programas
THURSDAY
PANTRY 9AM-11AM AND 1PM-3PM
PANTRY 9AM-11AM AND 1PM-3PM
PANTRY 9AM-11AM AND 1PM-3PM AND 5PM-7PM
ESL Class 9-12 Someone to talk to 9-12
BENEFITS 10-3pm
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BENEFITS 9-11am
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ESL Class 9-12 Someone to talk to 9-12
BENEFITS 10-3pm
10 ESL Class 9-12 Someone to talk to 9-12
BENEFITS 10-3pm
17 ESL Class 9-12 Someone to talk to 9-12
BENEFITS 10-3pm
23 Job Support 9-12
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WEDNESDAY
16 Job Support 9-12 & 1-4
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TUESDAY
9 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
Loaves & Fishes is located in the business park just east of Rt. 59 and south of N. Aurora Rd.
MONDAY
CLOSED for Labor Day
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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
Where are we located? Dónde estamos?
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SEPTEMBER • SEPTIEMBRE
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
SEPTEMBER 2013 Program Schedule CLOSED
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
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4 BENEFITS 9-11am
Computers -Intro 1pm
11 BENEFITS 9-11am
Computers -Intro 1pm
ESL Class 9-12 Job Support 9-12, 5-7 Computers -Windows 5pm 5
ESL Class 9-12 Job Support 9-12, 5-7 Someone to talk to 1-3, 5-7 pm Computers -Windows 5pm
Computers -Intro 1pm
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BENEFITS 10-12pm
Job Support 8-12 All My Money (9-10am)
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Job Support 8-12 All My Money (9-10am)
13 BENEFITS 10-12pm
14 Job Support 8-12
20 BENEFITS 10-12pm
21 Job Support 8-12
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(Affordable Care Act registration) Starts Now
Affordable Care Act Registration Understand the new health law and how it will protect you and your family. Counselors are available to meet with you and answer questions at Loaves & Fishes. See above for dates.
How can I apply for health insurance? 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
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BENEFITS 10-12pm
19 ESL Class 9-12 Job Support 9-12, 5-7 Someone to talk to 1-3, 5-7 pm Computers -Windows 5pm 26
SATURDAY PANTRY 8AM12:00PM
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ESL Class 9-12 Job Support 9-12, 5-7 Someone to talk to 1-3, 5-7 pm Computers -Windows 5pm
18 BENEFITS 9-11am
FRIDAY
Am I eligible for new health insurance benefits? What insurance do I need by January 1, 2014? Counselors Available
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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.
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 e 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.
Job Counseling 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. 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. Community Workforce Employment Training Loaves & Fishes is introducing an important new program for young adults aged 18-24 who would like to work, but might find it difficult to get into the workplace. Develop skills and attitudes that employers value, and work with placement counselors to find the right positions for you.
Computer Classes Learn basic computer skills at your own pace. Classes are held at Loaves & Fishes on Thursday evenings, from 5:00 pm – 6:30 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.
English Language Classes Develop your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills necessary for work, education and everyday communication. Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 am to 12, beginning August 27. Classes are taught by College of DuPage. Register now for 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. Martes y jueves, beginning 27 Agosto, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Regístrese en Loaves & Fishes escritorio de recepción.
Public Benefit Assistance
Job Search Support
Nutrition Programs Shopping Matters Grocery Tour Choosing healthy, nourishing foods for your family on a limited budget is not easy. We can help. Join a Shopping Matters guided grocery store tour in the Loaves & Fishes pantry. Learn great tips and skills for purchasing healthy foods for your family while sticking to a food budget. RECORRIDO IR DE COMPRAS CUENTA Escoger comidas saludables y nutritivas para su familia bajo un presupuesto limitado no es fácil. Nosotros podemos ayudarle. Únase a nuestra guía y recorrido por Loaves & Fishes “Ir de Compras Cuenta”. Aprenda consejos y hábitos para escoger comidas saludables para su familia sin salirse de su presupuesto. 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!
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. • 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.
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
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.
Emotional Support: Someone to Talk To Many people, both children and adults, struggle with emotional and physical hardship. Counselors from Samaritan Interfaith 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