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.
Validators
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- 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- 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- 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- 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- 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.
Needs validated
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$70of $61
2 supporters
Funded on 3/20/2015
Beatriz
from Chicago, IL
I interviewed for a job but I can't take it without a way to get there. I need bus fare to get to work until I get my first paycheck. More
Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives
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$140of $200
5 supporters
Funded on 10/30/2015
Montana
from Chicago, IL
I want to get my GED and continue my education. I need bus passes to get to my morning IT classes, afternoon GED classes and back home! More
Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives
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$510of $510
6 supporters
Funded on 12/15/2015
Unique
from Chicago, IL
Meeting this need is important for my family because it will allow me to successfully work 3 jobs, which then allows me to be more financially stable. More
Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives
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$400of $400
5 supporters
Funded on 1/16/2016
Linda
from Chicago, IL
I'm a single mom in school for IT. I need a bus pass & winter clothes to get to class & finish my training. Once I finish, I can't wait to get to work More
Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives
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$242of $242
6 supporters
Funded on 8/26/2016
Samantha
from Chicago, Illinois
I need some help with the fee to update my registration and driver's license. Once I do that, I can get to jobs and get my grandson the care he needs! More
Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives
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$543of $525
11 supporters
Funded on 11/15/2016
Tea
from Chicago, IL
Having public transportation to and from classes is the one thing that will help me on my path towards a new career. More
Validated by Peter from Center for Changing Lives
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$470of $470
13 supporters
Funded on 11/11/2016
Julian
from Chicago, IL
I'm in a class pursuing my CDL. I just need some help paying fees in order to get my license and reach work opportunities. More
Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives
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$400of $400
13 supporters
Funded on 12/27/2016
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$400of $400
3 supporters
Funded on 12/22/2016
Bob
from Chicago, IL
I need temporary assistance that would allow me to traveling back and forth to my training sites for six months until I complete the training program. More
Validated by Peter from Center for Changing Lives
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$150of $150
3 supporters
Funded on 12/1/2016
Doug
from Chicago, IL
I need transportation assistance for the job hunt hunt and hopefully my first few weeks of work. More
Validated by Peter from Center for Changing Lives
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$460of $686
10 supporters
Funded on 2/21/2017
Lee
from Chicago, IL
I need assistance covering 3 months of bus passes in order to get to and from my new position. More
Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives
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$400of $400
6 supporters
Funded on 2/7/2017
Randy
from Chicago, IL
My goals are to find a job in IT and secure stable housing. I need monthly public bus passes to get back and forth to my training classes. More
Validated by Peter from Center for Changing Lives
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$75of $400
2 supporters
Funded on 6/22/2017
L.J.
from Chicago, IL
My goals are to gain more knowledge in the IT field and start a tech career. The only thing holding me back is transportation costs to my classes. More
Validated by Peter from Center for Changing Lives
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$345of $300
2 supporters
Funded on 9/25/2017
Jared
from Chicago, IL
I need reliable transportation in the form of monthly bus passes to make sure that I can get to and from training everyday. More
Validated by Peter from Center for Changing Lives
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$365of $340
9 supporters
Funded on 11/28/2017
Renee
from Chicago, IL
I am halfway through a 16-week program, but I don't have the funds to continue getting to class. Bus passes will empower me to do so! More
Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives
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$100of $400
2 supporters
Funded on 12/19/2018
Sophie
from Chicago, Illinois
Weekly bus passes would allow me to attend class, attend an internship, and show up well-dressed and on-time for job interviews and obtain work. More
Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives
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$350of $480
8 supporters
Funded on 12/19/2018
Bev
from Chicago, Illinois
While I take classes to continue on my path, I need help covering the transportation costs to and from my new home. More
Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives
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$350of $350
6 supporters
Funded on 9/9/2018
Steven
from Chicago, IL
I need funds for transportation to-and-from job interviews, and some new clothes and shoes to present myself professionally. More
Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives
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$550of $550
4 supporters
Funded on 11/25/2018
Jack
from Chicago, IL
I work several jobs, and my car is something I absolutely depend on. I need help covering the cost of this repair to move forward. More
Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives