Metropolitan Family Services

Julia Forte

222 E Willow

Wheaton, IL 60187

(312) 758-9557

fortej@metrofamily.org

Organization Mission:

Serving the Chicago Area Since 1857

Since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has empowered families to learn, to earn, to heal and to thrive. Our organization has helped families get through the devastating hardships of poverty, world wars, epidemics and natural disasters.

Throughout our long history we have reached out to help the young and old, unemployed and working poor, long-time citizens and new immigrants and those challenged by changing economics, troubled relationships, inadequate education and mental health issues. We’ve supported them with financial aid, counseling, education and legal services. But most of all, we have bolstered the strength that lies within each person, provided hope for a brighter future and helped individuals and families reclaim their dignity and purpose.

Today Metropolitan Family Services assists more than 122,970 families and individuals annually through ten community centers throughout Chicagoland, from southwest Cook and DuPage counties to Evanston and Skokie. Those served are as diverse as the communities in which they live, with 81% being part of the working poor or lower-middle class.

Description of Volunteer Opportunities:

Multiple opportunities exist, to teach our kids how to engage in volunteerism, including:

*Painting rocks AT the KidsMatter event for the emergency shelter rock garden

*Sign up to host

Minimum Age Requirement:

7 and up

Skills or Experience Necessary:

Kids that are willing to listen and learn

Commitment and follow through