Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Housing Information Fair


How do I know if my landlord is in foreclosure? How can I purchase a new home? Get answers to these questions and many more at the Housing Information Fair hosted by the Lawndale Christian Development Corporation and Lawndale Christian Residential Services, LLC. The Housing Information Fair will be held at CCIL's main campus located at 2750 W. Roosevelt Road on Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Participants can receive help from trusted sources on:
Available Affordable Rental Units
Foreclosure Prevention
Creating and Protecting your financial future
Lease to Purchase
HUD Tenants - Preserving your home
Legal Rights of Tenants and Owners
Home Ownership Preservation Initiative (HOPI)
Resource Vendors
Lender Options

For more information or to confirm your attendance, contact Atneada at 773-762-8889 x10.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Lawndale Fitness Center hosts 5K

Misprint in “Mission Not Impossible…” Wednesday, October 1, 2008

The 1st Annual Lawndale 5k Walk/Run was planned, organized and hosted by Lawndale Fitness Center. Mission Year, a partner of both CCIL and Lawndale Fitness Center, supplied volunteers and helped register runners for the race. Participants were allowed to make pledges to Mission Year as part of the event and CCIL’s Volunteer Coordinator, Chris Wiens, received more than $250 in pledges, all to be donated to Mission Year.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Holidays for the Homeless


Holiday Meals at CCIL
CCIL will be hosting meals and entertainment to those less fortunate on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Guests are invited to enjoy a holiday meal of turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes, fresh steamed vegetables, biscuits, cranberry sauce, milk and fresh fruit. Entertainment will be provided.

Meal Details:
Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 27, 2008
Christmas Day - Thursday, December 25, 2008
CCIL Cafeteria
2750 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL (California/Roosevelt)
9:30 a.m. – Noon
The public is welcome to attend

CCIL is always in need of volunteers, but especially during the holiday season. Volunteers are essential to the development and growth of the organization. Individuals and groups are welcome. Below are some volunteer opportunities to consider:


  • Adult Education

  • Foodservice

  • Community Food Pantry

  • Youth Mentor/Tutor

  • Greater Chicago Food Depository

  • Help at a Special Event

  • Birthday Party Give Backs

  • Coordinate an Educational/Special Outing

  • Holiday Volunteering

  • Organize a Drive or Fundraising Event

  • Host a Third-Party Fundraiser for CCIL
Contact Chris Wiens at cwiens@ccilworks.org for holiday and other volunteer opportunity information.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Mission Not Impossible…


Chris Wiens, CCIL Employee and Loyola Graduate, Runs for Mission Year
The 1st Annual Lawndale 5K Walk/Run hosted by Mission Year and Christian Health Center was a huge hit this past weekend. Spectators lined the North Lawndale streets and Douglas Park paths to cheer on the many runners who raised money and awareness for Mission Year, a year long urban ministry program focused on Christian service and leadership.

Chris Wiens, CCIL Volunteer Coordinator and recent Loyola graduate, was one of many runners who went above and beyond. He finished in the top 100 with a time of 23:48 – meeting and beating his own personal goal. Wiens raised more than $250 in pledge support, all of which will be donated to Mission Year.

“Everything about the day was great! The weather, the crowd, the entertainment – it was all so invigorating. Mission Year is such a worthwhile cause and I’m honored I was able to contribute, especially since CCIL has been blessed with amazing Mission Year volunteers for the past three years,” said Chris Wiens.

Leroy Barber, Mission Year President, also ran in the race. A youth drum line and Shawn Casselberry, Chicago City Director for Mission Year, provided entertainment and energized a crowd of more than 500 people.

In the fall of 2008 through the summer of 2009, Kristin Lundquist and Stephen Baker will be the third pair of volunteers from Mission Year to work in CCIL’s Community Food Pantry.

Mission Year is a year long program where Christian young people live in an urban neighborhood volunteering, worshiping, and loving their neighbors. By partnering with a local church, volunteering at a service site, and spending time with neighbors, Mission Year Team Members effectively impact their communities while catching a deeper vision for what the Kingdom of God is like. Visit www.missionyear.org for more information.