CAPWellnessPathways

🎓 STILL DECIDING WHAT TO DO AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? 🎓

Join the Chicago Area Project Success After High School Program for an informative workshop introducing the TRIO Program — a federally funded program designed to help students succeed in college and beyond!

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
🎤 Presented by: Cynthia Alvarez

This workshop is perfect for:
✔️ High school students
✔️ First-generation college students
✔️ Parents and families
✔️ Students exploring college or career options
✔️ Youth who may still be undecided about their future plans after graduation

Learn about:
📚 College preparation support
💰 Financial aid & scholarship resources
🎯 Career exploration
🤝 Mentoring & academic support
🏫 TRIO eligibility and services
🌟 Opportunities for long-term student success

The TRIO Program provides FREE resources and support to help students achieve their educational and career goals.

Encourage your youth participants, families, and community members to attend this valuable workshop and learn about opportunities that can help shape their future!

🚨 SNAP Benefits Are Changing — Get the Facts! 🚨

Join the Chicago Area Project CDTES Program for an important workshop on Tuesday, May 5 at 5:00 PM to learn about the new SNAP (food stamp) changes and how they may impact you and your family.

🔹 Who is affected by the new ABAWD work requirements?
🔹 How can you keep or regain your benefits?
🔹 What resources are available to help you?

We’re here to support our communities and make sure you have the information you need.

📢 Don’t miss this — invite others and share!

🚨 YOUTH WORKSHOP ALERT – KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! 🚨

Are you getting ready for a summer job? 💼
Before you apply, make sure you know how to protect yourself in the workplace!

Join the Chicago Area Project – Wellness Pathways Program for an important session on:

🔥 Employment Discrimination & Your Rights

📅 Thursday, April 2, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
💻 Live on Zoom
👥 Ages 14–21

✨ Presented by:
City of Chicago – Commission on Human Relations

💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
✔️ What discrimination looks like at work
✔️ Your rights as a young employee
✔️ How to protect yourself from sexual harassment
✔️ NEW protections for individuals with criminal records
✔️ How to speak up and advocate for yourself

⚖️ DID YOU KNOW?
Chicago law now protects people with criminal records in ALL stages of employment — from applying to getting hired!

🎯 Don’t miss this opportunity to get informed, empowered, and ready for success this summer!

Check your community's status and follow important guidelines to protect yourself and others: bit.ly/3LkEwhW 😷🚫👥

📢 December is . This holiday season, take time to talk with family and friends, especially teens and young adults, about preventing driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Let’s work together to prevent impaired driving and keep our communities safe.
Visit: nhtsa.gov/risky-driving

Show yourself some love 💝 and take care of yourself this season. That includes taking care of your overall mental and behavioral health. Learn some ways to take care of yourself to help de-stress: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope

It's officially winter ❄️ Take care of yourself this season. Whether it's your own battles or the unique challenges that come from helping a loved one with a mental or substance use disorder, take steps to prioritize your own health: samhsa.gov/find-help

Is it just the 'winter blues' or seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? If you notice significant changes in your mood and behavior when the seasons change, you may be experiencing SAD. Learn the signs and symptoms of SAD and how to get help: samhsa.gov/mental-health/seasonal-affective-disorder

Chicago residents 55+ have the opportunity to receive free home delivery of fresh produce, proteins, cereals, and recipes between January and June 2026 (once a month) from Mather.

Chicago residents can register here and enter code “GGE” to receive your Mather Market Basket food basket delivered to your door for free. Please share this information with your family, friends and community members.

HOW IT WORKS:

Step 1: Select your zip code on the form to check if you qualify* for this program. Provide your contact and delivery information, inform us about any dietary restrictions or food allergy, choose your preferred protein and submit the form for review.

Step 2: Top Box will contact you by text within two weeks to confirm and schedule delivery.

Step 3: Enjoy your fresh, free food delivered monthly from January to June!

https://programs.mather.com/mather-market-baskets

📅 Wednesday , October 29th
🕓 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom
🎤 Facilitated by Neapolitan Lighthouse Organization, Chicago. Chicago Area Project