Overview
I am a 55-year-old Chicago resident. I've had some employment issues and was homeless for 10 years. I am now stably housed and want to work on my employment goals.
My goals are to gain my Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate. I have always wanted to travel and teach English and this license will allow me to do both.
I need to raise money to pay for the classes needed to gain the Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate. I also need to buy a laptop in order to take the classes.
Meeting this need will help me because it will help me reach financial freedom, give me the ability to travel, and start me on the path to a fulfilling career.
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This need has been validated by Alice from North Side Housing and Supportive Services
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I have been working with Peter as a housing case manager at North Side Housing for nine months. Peter identified the goal of getting a Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate earlier in the year and I hope to help him fulfill this goal.
About Alice
My job title is Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager. I work with the Veterans Housing Initiative, wherein I assist veterans experiencing homelessness to find and maintain housing. One aspect of the work that I like is supporting clients as they work towards and achieve their goals.