Proactively Making a Difference!
Healthy Families lead to Healthy Outcomes in Life
Proactively Making a Difference!
Healthy Families lead to Healthy Outcomes in Life
Healthy Families lead to Healthy Outcomes in Life
Healthy Families lead to Healthy Outcomes in Life
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We are thrilled to share highlights from our 2nd Provider Town Hall meeting, where we had the honor of hosting Cara Alexander, Ph.D., Director of the Division of Targeted Prevention at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), along with Devin Sweat, LSW, LAC, Public Health Advisor at SA.
The Newly converted PCS mobile testing unit. Proactively bringing services to the Community - Free HIV, Hepatitis C & STI Testing
Proactive Community Services Receives $100,000 Grant from NICI to Support
Workforce Development Program
Flossmoor, IL, July 23, 2024 — Proactive Community Services (PCS) is delighted to
announce the generous support of $100,000 from the Northern Illinois Community
Initiatives Foundation (NICI) to bolster its Proactive Employment Solutions program.
The grant, awarded for the second consecutive year, underscores NICI's commitment to
advancing economic mobility in underserved communities.
NICI, established by Nicor Gas in 2021, focuses on empowering historically
marginalized groups through strategic investments in transformative initiatives. PCS's
Proactive Employment Solutions program aligns perfectly with this mission, aiming to
equip individuals with the skills and opportunities needed to secure sustainable
employment.
"We are excited and deeply grateful for NICI's continued partnership and investment in
our workforce development efforts," said Eula Burge, CEO of Proactive Community
Services. "This funding will enable us to expand our impact, provide vital support to
individuals, and foster economic empowerment and social equity in the Southland.”
The grant will specifically fund initiatives within the Proactive Employment Solutions
Program, including job training, career counseling, and placement services designed to
meet the unique needs of the community PCS serves. By addressing barriers to
employment and promoting skill development, PCS aims to create pathways to
economic stability and prosperity.
The check presentation ceremony, held at PCS's office in Flossmoor, marked a
milestone in the ongoing collaboration between PCS and NICI. It highlighted the shared
commitment to fostering inclusive growth and creating opportunities for all community
members to thrive.
For more information on Proactive Community Services and its programs, visit
www.pcsil.org. To learn more about NICI and its mission, visit nici-il.org.
About Proactive Community Services (PCS):
PCS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening
communities through innovative programs and services. With a focus on workforce
development, education, and community engagement, PCS strives to create pathways
to economic stability and social equity for all.
About Northern Illinois Community Initiatives Foundation (NICI):
NICI is committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities served by Nicor
Gas. Established in 2021, NICI invests in initiatives that promote economic mobility and
empower underserved populations to build a brighter future.
Contact:
Elizabeth Agbarah
Director of Development
Proactive Community Services
708-539-3379
Miss Eula Burge accepting the 2024 Esteem Award on behalf of Proactive Community Services. PCS was awarded for its invaluable service to the African American and LGBTQ+ communities.
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Providing Health guidance solutions and health career training to disadvantaged communities
Our vision is to bring th highest ideals of health into the lives of adults, families and youth to end health and social inequities
PROACTIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES (PCS) provides programming that educates and brings awareness to combat social and health disparities. PCS’s aim is to empower individuals and encourage behaviors that promote long-term healthy lifestyles, economic self-sufficiency and independence through individual achievement.
PCS Provides training and support services needed to secure positions that have opportunity for advancement and sustainability, ultimately leading these individuals on a pathway to financial self-sufficiency
Comprehensive HIV/AIDS/STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) service delivery includes: Health Education and Risk Reduction Linkages to HIV Testing, Hepatitis C Screening, Counseling, and Referrals to care services.
Linking our community with public health services, social service organizations, hospitals and health care providers to promote healthcare events and activities by making them widely available in disadvantaged communities
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