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Chicago Housing Authority

www.thecha.org

Provides information and housing to Chicago residents

Mercy Home Chicago

www.mercyhome.org

Directory of shelters in Chicago

Lift Chicago

www.chicagosubhousing.com

Directory of shelters for single women in Chicago

Goodwill Southern California

www.goodwillsocal.org

323.223.1211

Whatever barriers to employment you face, Goodwill Southern California is here to help. We believe in the transformative power of work and are deeply committed to helping individuals with disabilities and other vocational challenges secure sustainable employment and enjoy a greater sense of independence, dignity, purpose and pride.

Shoreline Workforce Development Services

www.shorelineworks.org

831-423-8611

Welcome to Shoreline Workforce Development Services, the education, training and employment division of Goodwill Industries of Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Luis Obispo Counties. We provide workforce development services designed to assist people with barriers to employment as they maximize the use of their abilities in the competitive labor market. We also assist people who may be vocationally disadvantaged due to changes in the labor market, job loss, etc. Our services include evaluation, situational assessment, vocational exploration, classroom and on-the-job training programs, placement assistance and supported employment. Our goals are to work with participants’ abilities rather than their barriers to employment. We provide a positive learning environment to assist people to acquire skills for competitive employment

Pikes Peak Workforce Center

www.ppwfc.org

719.667.3700

The Pikes Peak Workforce Center (PPWFC) is part of a nationwide network of workforce centers, serving El Paso and Teller Counties. PPWFC serves three major customer types: employers, adults and youth. At PPWFC, employers are the #1 priority! PPWFC helps employers find the right person for the job by searching our database of job seekers and matching their skills and education with those required by the employer. From free job posting to training grants, PPWFC has it all to help businesses succeed!

Aurora Home Ownership Assistance Program

www.auroragov.org

(303) 739-7966

Provides assistance for local families to buy homes

City of Denver Housing Assistance

www.denvergov.org

(720) 944-3666

Provides services to homeless or at-risk people

Denver’s Road Home

www.denversroadhome.org

(720) 944-2508

Resources for the homeless

NEWSED

newsed.org

(303) 534-8342

Provides homeownership and foreclosure counseling

City of Boulder Department of Housing

bouldercolorado.gov

Provides housing and information regarding housing in Boulder

El Paso County Turnkey Mortgage Program

adm.elpasoco.com

Provides down payment assistance and mortgage assistance to El Paso County residents

Discover Goodwill of Southern and Western Colorado

www.discovermygoodwill.org

(719) 635-4483

Goodwill® Industries of Colorado Springs is now offering complimentary Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) courses to its welfare-to-work clients. In an effort to place Goodwill clients on a path to self-sufficiency through a healthcare career, Goodwill has partnered with Centennial Nurse Aide Training Program to create the CNA program. The eight-week course includes class and lab instruction, hands-on clinical training and experience at Goodwill day programs serving individuals with special needs. The first class of nine students was selected from 90 applicants through an arduous pre-screening to ensure their success. Graduation from the program, State of Colorado board certification and job placement with healthcare providers is planned for September.

Colorado Department of Human Services - Colorado Works

www.colorado.gov

(800) 536-5298

The Colorado Works Program provides many types of assistance to children and families in need. The URL provided links to a multibenefit application, where the applicant can choose from many public assistance services.

Arapahoe/Douglas Works

www.adworks.org

303.636.1160

Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Center is a member of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s statewide network of workforce centers, which provide a variety of no-cost services to job seekers and businesses. Arapahoe/Douglas Works! serves as a critical resource to connect people and businesses in Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, and throughout the Denver/Aurora metropolitan region.

Bridgeport American Job Center

www.ctdol.state.ct.us

(203) 455-2700

The American Job Centers system is a partnership of organizations working as a team to promote a universal approach to providing effective workforce assistance to job seekers and businesses. This collaboration of state, regional and local organizations is designed to provide a seamless delivery system ofprograms and services. American Job Centers are located throughout the state, offering resources ranging from employment workshops and résumé assistance for job seekers to recruitment services and tax credit programs for employers. Centers also provide Labor Market Information, an electronic job bank and specialized veterans’ services. Whether a person is unemployed, looking for a different job, or interested in getting back into the labor market, American Job Centers services are available to anyone, regardless of employment status.

Capital Workforce Partners

capitalworkforce.org

860-522-1111 

We coordinate programs and initiatives to develop a skilled, educated and vital workforce in North Central Connecticut.

Town of Fairfield Homebuyer Assistance Program

(203) 256-3000

Provides down payment and closing costs assistance

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