Joanna

I am a Business Solutions Coach that works to make connections with employers and match them with the clients that we are helping to find employment. I also conduct mock interviews, workshops, and host hiring events.

Organization

Center for Changing Lives Center for Changing Lives
Center for Changing Lives provides comprehensive support to serve, empower and advocate for community residents experiencing homelessness and housing instability so they may obtain and maintain permanent housing.

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$300of $300

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2 supporters
Funded on 12/26/2018

Carolyn from Chicago, IL

Need help covering tuition for dance classes so I'll be audition-ready!

I use dance to educate about non-violence and social justice causes. This opportunity would allow me to truly embark on my career path. More

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$355of $355

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4 supporters
Funded on 6/1/2019

Trice from Chicago, IL

Working towards a stable job. Getting my CDL license will help me get there.

Having my Class B Driver's License (CDL) will help me advance my career and work as a bus servicer. I need $355 to pay the road test fee! More

Validated by Joanna from Center for Changing Lives

$110of $700

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5 supporters
Funded on 7/5/2019

Toni from Chicago, IL

I'm a veteran working hard to start my own salon! I'm close & need basic gear to open

I have 20 yrs experience as a nail tech & aesthetician. I'm ready to start my own salon but need to replace equipment stolen during my move to Chicago More

Validated by Joanna from Center for Changing Lives

$350of $700

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3 supporters
Funded on 9/12/2019

Diana from Chicago, IL

Single mother; I need to pay for a few weeks of daycare while I find a job!

I've been working with CFCL to find work, but I need someone to care for my youngest child. Once I get my first paycheck, I can start paying myself. More

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$200of $700

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1 supporter
Funded on 9/12/2019

Denise from Chicago, IL

I want to rent a truck to move my children closer to family in Texas.

I am facing eviction, but if I can move by mid-July it will be kept off my record. I run a daycare, which I will be able to start up again in Texas. More

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$270of $600

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5 supporters
Funded on 10/14/2019

Jennifer from Chicago, IL

I want to set an example for my daughter and start my own business.

I've been in the employment program at CFCL for 6 months; now I'm ready to start a photography business. I need a camera and laptop to get started! More

Validated by Joanna from Center for Changing Lives

$350of $350

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9 supporters
Funded on 8/24/2019

Goldie from Chicago, IL

Starting a music career is twice as hard w/o support. Help me hire a vocal coach!

I want to be a voice empowering women of color through my rock-metal band. I'm working part time; vocal lessons could help me reach the next level! More

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$420of $420

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6 supporters
Funded on 12/3/2019

Hokulani from Chicago, IL

Bus fare for a 24-week computer class will help me land work + move past homelessness

My son and I recently became homeless. I found a course to help me get an office job, but need help with transportation. More

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