Center for Changing Lives

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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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Marlen Marlen
I've been an Employment Coach with Center for Changing Lives for a year now. I provide employment one on one coaching with clients, I also coordinate with the employment team to connect clients with employment opportunities. I focus on services to the homeless via outreach and engagement… More
Imelda Imelda
I am a Housing and Financial Coach with Center for Changing Lives. I partner with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential, which is particularly important in today’s uncertain and complex environment. Coaches honor… More
Kayla Kayla
I am a Housing and Financial Coach with Center for Changing Lives. I partner with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential, which is particularly important in today’s uncertain and complex environment. Coaches honor… More
Peter Peter
I am an Employment Coach at the Center for Changing Lives. My job involves partnering with our clients to set and achieve goals. I work specifically with our client in our Information Technology training program. This is a 32 week long course, in which our students walk away with an industry… More
Jeanette Jeanette
I serve as the Early Childhood Initiative Financial Coaching Coordinator at Center for Changing Lives. As a finanical coaching coordinator, I build and maintain relationships with Early Childhood Education Centers (ECE) to provide one on one and group financial coaching to workers, parents, and… More
Joanna 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.

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5 supporters
Funded on 9/27/2015

Levert from Chicago, IL

Back to work in IT customer service! I need my CompTIA A+ cert. to apply to jobs.

Once I pass the CompTIA A+ exam, I will be so much closer to reaching my goals. I need help with the exam fee & some transportation to make it happen! More

Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives

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6 supporters
Funded on 10/30/2015

DeeDee from Chicago, IL

My goal is to work in tech! I need my IT A+ certification to be work ready.

Having the A+ certification will open the door for more job opportunities. I need to take my exam, but need help paying for the registration fee. More

Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives

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4 supporters
Funded on 9/2/2015

Mark from Chicago, IL

My goal is to work in IT customer service! I need my certification exam fee.

I received a scholarship to enroll in a CompTIA A+ Certification class to be qualified to work in IT customer service. I need help paying the exam fee More

Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives

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6 supporters
Funded on 1/27/2016

Alena from Chicago, IL

Eager to advance my career as a Nail Technician! I need to reinstate my license.

I need 20 continuing education hours to reinstate my Nail Technician license in Illinois. Once I get my license, I'll be able to work in my field! More

Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives

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2 supporters
Funded on 4/28/2016

Enrique from Chicago, IL

I'm ready to get my GED to move forward, but first need to pay the testing fee.

I want to enter a career as a caregiver for animals. I need to study materials and test fees to take the GED test. More

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9 supporters
Funded on 12/17/2016

Selma from Chicago, Illinois

I just need help covering 4 more courses to complete my degree in Child Development!

Completing my degree will help me create a place for children to be creative through play, learning and developing skills. More

Validated by Jeanette from Center for Changing Lives

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Funded on 11/21/2017

Rebecca from Chicago, IL

Raising 4 amazing kids & going to school. I'm 1 certification from my dream career!

I need to complete my Infant and Toddler Specialist Certificate. As the head of my household, I have to stretch one income to support my whole family. More

Validated by Jeanette from Center for Changing Lives

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10 supporters
Funded on 11/15/2016

Natasha from Chicago, IL, Cook

Working hard to earn my GED. A laptop will enable me to complete my program!

I need a laptop so when I start class in August I can complete online assignments and study at home and in class. More

Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives

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Funded on 1/19/2019

Manny from Chicago, IL

I'm 19 with a dream of working in the video game industry. A laptop will help me succeed.

I'm in need of a laptop to help me with completing my academic goals as I don't have regular access to a computer. More

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Funded on 4/13/2019

Chris from Chicago, IL

I need a laptop to learn new skills and keep up with coursework!

I need a laptop, so I can keep up with the coursework. My goals are to increase my computer skills, so I can find work where I can make a decent wage. More

Validated by Peter from Center for Changing Lives

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