This document is a newsletter from the Eleanor Foundation, which provides grants to help low-income working women. The summary discusses:
1) The foundation is concerned about the economic hardship facing many of the women it helps. Many have lost jobs or had hours cut. Some are skipping meals to feed their children.
2) However, some women see this as an opportunity to get an education to improve their careers. Enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago rises in tough times.
3) The newsletter profiles Kamilyn Baskerville, a single mother who was homeless but is now employed and pursuing a degree thanks to assistance from the Eleanor Foundation and its partners.
4) The foundation awarded new
1) The document provides an update on various programs and events at Pag-asa Social Center over the past few months, including seminars on disaster risk reduction and violence prevention, breastfeeding promotion, and community meetings.
2) It discusses the challenges faced by recent graduates in finding employment due to the global recession, but notes that some graduates have found jobs or internships in their fields.
3) It introduces Ronald Manguiat, a visually impaired student who was the first beneficiary of Pag-asa Social Center and is now a recognized "hero teacher," and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.
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The document outlines several community innovation grants that were funded for various projects. It lists the organization receiving the grant, the project title and description, and the amount of the grant. Some of the projects include strengthening support programs for seniors, providing nutrition education for those living with HIV/AIDS, delivering HIV/AIDS treatment information, providing independent living support for youth, developing educational materials about disabilities, and a mentoring program pairing seniors with children. The grants ranged from $12,000 to $20,000.
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This study used structural equation modeling to examine the relationships between food insufficiency, health behaviors, cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks, and CVD outcomes using data from NHANES III. Food insufficiency was found to be more prevalent among those with low income, education, and among non-whites and females. The measurement models fit the data reasonably well, but the structural equation modeling did not confirm a significant relationship between food insufficiency and CVD. While food insufficiency was linked to sociodemographic factors, this study did not find evidence that it directly impacts health behaviors, risks, or outcomes.
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This document provides a market summary and trading recommendations for various commodities as of June 5, 2008. It analyzes the day's performance and provides support and resistance levels. Recommendations are given to buy or sell specific commodities based on price targets. News snippets are also included on crude oil, copper, and pepper and guarseed futures prices. Contact information is provided at the end to subscribe for daily trading tips and recommendations.
The document provides information about parking at Metrorail stations, paying fares, accessibility features, and transferring between Metrorail, Metromover, Metrobus, and the South Miami-Dade Busway. Key details include: parking at stations costs $4 daily; fares are $2 with reduced fares of $1; stations have elevators, escalators and stairs for accessibility; and many transfer options exist between rail and bus services.
1) The document provides an update on various programs and events at Pag-asa Social Center over the past few months, including seminars on disaster risk reduction and violence prevention, breastfeeding promotion, and community meetings.
2) It discusses the challenges faced by recent graduates in finding employment due to the global recession, but notes that some graduates have found jobs or internships in their fields.
3) It introduces Ronald Manguiat, a visually impaired student who was the first beneficiary of Pag-asa Social Center and is now a recognized "hero teacher," and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.
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This document provides information and activities about helping ducks find their babies. It includes background information on reproduction and parental care in birds. It describes two downloadable activities - one on attracting mates and one on observing baby animals. It also lists additional follow up activities for students such as pretending to hatch from an egg, investigating nest materials, and observing birds at a wildlife center to compare species, sexes, and ages.
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The document outlines several community innovation grants that were funded for various projects. It lists the organization receiving the grant, the project title and description, and the amount of the grant. Some of the projects include strengthening support programs for seniors, providing nutrition education for those living with HIV/AIDS, delivering HIV/AIDS treatment information, providing independent living support for youth, developing educational materials about disabilities, and a mentoring program pairing seniors with children. The grants ranged from $12,000 to $20,000.
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This study used structural equation modeling to examine the relationships between food insufficiency, health behaviors, cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks, and CVD outcomes using data from NHANES III. Food insufficiency was found to be more prevalent among those with low income, education, and among non-whites and females. The measurement models fit the data reasonably well, but the structural equation modeling did not confirm a significant relationship between food insufficiency and CVD. While food insufficiency was linked to sociodemographic factors, this study did not find evidence that it directly impacts health behaviors, risks, or outcomes.
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This document provides a market summary and trading recommendations for various commodities as of June 5, 2008. It analyzes the day's performance and provides support and resistance levels. Recommendations are given to buy or sell specific commodities based on price targets. News snippets are also included on crude oil, copper, and pepper and guarseed futures prices. Contact information is provided at the end to subscribe for daily trading tips and recommendations.
The document provides information about parking at Metrorail stations, paying fares, accessibility features, and transferring between Metrorail, Metromover, Metrobus, and the South Miami-Dade Busway. Key details include: parking at stations costs $4 daily; fares are $2 with reduced fares of $1; stations have elevators, escalators and stairs for accessibility; and many transfer options exist between rail and bus services.
Pierce Jeans donates 50% of profits to charitable causes that help children in need. The company was founded in 2006 by David Hwang after his son asked him to start a business to help hungry and unfortunate children around the world. Privacy Wear also donates to breast cancer research and provides free mammograms. It was started by Carolyn Jones after her mother died from breast cancer to raise awareness and support research. Lafayette Textile Industries is a textile supplier in Los Angeles that produces dyed and printed fabrics.
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1) An orientation stage in high school to advise students on career choices and reduce job mismatches.
2) A job training stage during college where students gain paid work experience in their field of study.
3) A job creation stage where the government ensures equal access to jobs through jobs fairs and local job opportunities.
The expected outcomes are reduced dropouts, more qualified youth, higher employment, and improved economic conditions.
This document provides information about upcoming events at WPS Health Insurance in October 2011. It announces flu shot clinics taking place throughout the month for employees. It also provides details about the Dane County Heart Walk on October 8th and encourages joining a team. The Halloween Costume Contest on October 31st is announced along with the 31st Annual Holiday Bazaar from November 4-5.
The document summarizes an article from the October 2011 issue of a WPS newsletter. It discusses Operation Fan Mail Front, a program run by the Green Bay Packers and WPS Health Insurance to honor military families. It invites submissions of 500 word essays nominating families to be recognized at home games. It also provides information about breast cancer awareness month and upcoming local events sponsored by WPS, including a Halloween costume contest.
The document discusses a survey of cell phone recycling programs in New York City. The survey examined compliance with New York state legislation requiring cell phone take-back programs, as well as voluntary programs. Key findings include:
- Only 36% of visited stores had visible take-back signs as required by law. Verizon Wireless stores complied most consistently.
- 28% of stores visited had a visible drop-off box. Boxes were often hidden from view.
- 30% of stores listed on the voluntary RBRC program website did not have drop-off boxes as advertised.
- Employees generally lacked knowledge about their store's recycling program, except at Verizon Wireless stores.
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1) Fort Bragg FCU is collecting school supplies from April 1 to June 30 to send to troops in Afghanistan to help build trust with local communities. Needed supplies include notebooks, pens, pencils, pencil sharpeners, small toys, and healthy treats in ziplock bags.
2) Donations can be dropped off at any FBFCU branch location. Cash donations are also accepted.
3) Interest rates are low, so now is a good time for members to purchase a home and take advantage of a new government tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time homebuyers.
This document describes a system that allows electrical devices to be remotely controlled via text messaging. It works by using an INSTEON controller connected to a computer to communicate with INSTEON switches. Twitter is used as an SMS gateway so that a phone can send commands to Twitter which are then read by a script on the computer controlling the switches. The script checks Twitter for commands and sends the appropriate signals to the switches via the INSTEON controller.
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This document summarizes the results of a survey conducted by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WDOT) on cell phone use and motor vehicle crashes from May to October 2002. The survey found that cell phone use by drivers was reported in 1.5% of crashes surveyed. It provides background on bills proposed in the Wisconsin legislature regarding cell phone use and limitations. The report is intended to help legislators and safety officials better understand the issue but notes the limited scope of the study.
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This study examined how well calibrated younger and older drivers were to performance decrements caused by distraction from cell phone use. Forty drivers completed driving tasks on a closed test track while performing a mental math task on a handheld or hands-free phone. Drivers' estimates of performance changes due to distraction were compared to actual changes measured across multiple driving performance measures. The results showed that drivers generally were not well calibrated to the magnitude of distraction effects, with some estimates even showing performance changes in the opposite direction of reality. Younger male drivers in particular tended to underestimate distraction impacts. The findings suggest that lack of awareness of distraction effects could influence drivers' decisions to engage in distracting activities.
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This document provides information on deer hunting regulations in Illinois for 2008, including seasons, licenses required, legal firearms, tagging and reporting requirements, and other rules. Key details include:
- Deer hunting seasons include archery, youth firearm, two firearm seasons, muzzleloader, and late-winter antlerless.
- Hunters must report deer harvested within 10 hours via the online or phone check-in system and attach the confirmation number to the tag.
- Legal firearms are shotguns, muzzleloaders, and handguns .30 caliber or larger. Only expanding bullets may be used.
- Hunters must have the proper licenses, permits, and FOID card and follow regulations on tagging, transporting,
The document provides information about recognizing and reporting telephone fraud. It advises consumers to be wary of telemarketing calls and asks questions to determine if a call is legitimate or a scam. Consumers can report fraudulent calls to the FTC and state attorneys general to help law enforcement investigate scams and stop telemarketers. The national Do Not Call registry allows consumers to limit unwanted telemarketing calls by registering their phone numbers.
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- 28% of stores visited had a visible drop-off box. Boxes were often hidden from view.
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- Hunters must have the proper licenses, permits, and FOID card and follow regulations on tagging, transporting,
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xtended Opportunity Programs & Services
1. A NOTE PRESIDENT
FROM THE
I have been worrying about our “Eleanor women” – the work-
ing women we seek to help through our grants. These are
challenging economic times. Many of our women are unsettled
and nervous, as are we all. They fear for the security of their
jobs, their homes, or the impact of one bad, unforeseen event.
Many have seen their hours at work cut back.
Imagine going without food so your children remain well-fed.
We’ve been hearing about women for whom “making ends
meet” means skipping meals for their children’s sake. We have
heard about how young mothers are diluting their infants’ for-
mula to make it go further. We’re being told that pregnant
women are foregoing meals, risking harm to themselves and
the Eleanor Foundation
their unborn children. This is the bad news.
The good news is that many of our women see today’s troubling
times as the time to invest in a better future and recognize that edu-
cation is the key to lasting economic advancement. Those who can
Women like Kamilyn know that times are especially tough
are seizing the opportunity to go back to school or get training that
today. But they are determined to get ahead. What’s more, the
will better position them in the marketplace. Women constitute a
numbers of such women are growing. Our upcoming national
majority of enrollments – 70% – at the City Colleges of Chicago,
research report – see page 2 – reveals a startling demographic
where enrollments rise during times of economic strife.
News from
shift that demands our attention. In February, the New York
Times reported that “women are poised to surpass men on the
This issue features the inspiring story of Kamilyn Baskerville,
Vol. 3, No. 1 February/March 2009
nation’s payrolls...for the first time in American history.”
who is being assisted through our grant with The Cara Program.
Having settled into a new apartment and a better paying job, she
As a result of dramatically greater job losses by men (82% of
is pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in business with scholarship
job losses experienced this recession), women are in record
assistance offered through one of our partnerships. Kamilyn
numbers being thrust into the unenviable role of serving as both
received straight As in her first semester, while holding a full-time
primary breadwinner and caregiver for their families. That so
job and raising three children who also are thriving in school.
many women in the Eleanor Foundation’s target population
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(over 80%) lack access to services and programs convinces me
In this recession, record more than ever of the urgency of our work and the value of our
investments.
numbers of women are being
The Eleanor Foundation continues to build a citywide network
thrust into the unenviable role of services to advance working women and single working
mothers. The third round of our three-year Self-Sufficiency
of both primary breadwinner Initiative grants brings programs to women on the city’s South
and West sides, expanding our ability to readily serve any work-
and caregiver for their families. ing woman and open doors to lasting economic security. My
thanks again to all of our partners and supporters who help
make this goal a reality.
I am in awe of Kamilyn’s resolve and her stamina. Success is
within reach for her and her children, who are flourishing in the
Rosanna A. Márquez
programs we created with Cara and our other partners, thanks to
President
your support.
AN ELEANOR WOMAN: KAMILYN BASKERVILLE
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A Rough Road Home
2006 was a rough year for Kamilyn Baskerville. Kamilyn broke according to LISC Chicago, 97% of local elementary school
off plans to marry, had a death in her family, and decided that students are low income and nearly a third of the neighborhood
she and her children had to leave the lives they loved in residents live below the poverty line.
Tennessee. With her Army background, a range of skills, and
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4.0 grade average, Kamilyn thought she would easily find a job A Place to Go. A Program to Rely On.
www.eleanorfoundation.org
and a home for her family back home in Chicago. With no job prospects in sight, Kamilyn needed some guidance.
quot;I could have let depression get me down, but I didn't,quot; recalls
It didn’t work out that way. “When I got out of school, I could- Kamilyn. quot;If you don't give up on yourself, you can find the
n’t get a job,” recalls Kamilyn. “I didn’t know why. I went on a resources you need.”
lot of interviews, but no one would hire me.”
So Kamilyn asked for help. A Catholic Charities casework-
Kamilyn and her three young children soon found themselves in er told her about The Cara Program, a local nonprofit
a homeless shelter in Chicago’s Humboldt Park—where, respected for its comprehensive approach to transitioning
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2. NATIONAL RESEARCH REPORT TO SPOTLIGHT WORKING SINGLE MOTHERS
This spring, the Eleanor Foundation will convene a landmark presentation
and discussion of The Future Rests on Single Working Moms. The The Future Rests on Single Working Moms will detail women’s
Foundation commissioned the national research project to investigate the economic status in the 10 largest U.S. metropolitan areas, accord-
market of opportunity that working women represent in revitalizing com- ing to U.S. Census 2000 data:
munities and families.
• New York • Philadelphia
Spearheaded by Gary Orfield, Director of the Civil Rights Project former- • Los Angeles • Boston
ly at Harvard University and now located at UCLA, the project will offer • Chicago • Detroit
a detailed demographic analysis of the growing population of working • Washington, DC • Dallas
single mothers. A nationally renowned scholar, Dr. Orfield’s report at the • San Francisco • Houston
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will feature:
For more information, please visit www.eleanorfoundation.org.
• National trends that challenge long-held assumptions about lower-
income working women;
• A comparative analysis of the situation faced by working single
mothers in Chicago and the other nine largest U.S. metropolitan
areas; and
• Public policy implications for working mothers and their children,
focusing on opportunities for educational and economic advance-
ment for both.
THE ROAD HOME: KAMILYN BASKERVILLE
“The Eleanor Foundation helped
me to get where I am now: (continued from p.1)
working, a better place, living in a the homeless into permanent jobs. It wasn’t long before
better area,” explains Kamilyn Kamilyn found her way to a Cara Program dinner, and connect-
Baskerville, an Eleanor woman ed to the range of services she needed to create a better life for
served by The Cara Program. herself and her kids.
That same year, the Eleanor Foundation launched a new hub of serv-
ices for women through The Cara Program that stretch into multiple
communities. To leverage Cara’s track record of success, the
Foundation committed three years of funding and technical assis-
tance to create new services for lower-income working women: pro-
viding them two years of comprehensive training, permanent job
placement, mentoring and support that many single working mothers
find missing in their lives.
Moving Forward – On The Path to Success
Today, Kamilyn is an example of the success of the Eleanor
Foundation’s investment in women. Employed as a mail investigator
for Pitney Bowes in downtown Chicago, she and her three children—
two daughters aged 16 and 12, and a 10-year-old son—now live in a
four-bedroom apartment on the city’s north side, made available
through a partnership between the Eleanor Foundation and the
Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund.
“The Eleanor Foundation helped me to get where I am now: work-
ing, a better place, living in a better area,” explains Kamilyn. “I’m
even doing better at my job because you know, I was a little stressed,
a little frustrated. It seemed like a whole load on me lifted off.”
Single-mom Kamilyn is working full-time, raising her children, and
working toward a four-year college degree in accounting. She’s also
started writing again—a childhood passion of hers—through a pro-
gram at the Neighborhood Writing Alliance, another Eleanor
Foundation partner. Her schedule is tight, but she wouldn't have it any
other way.
“You have to set an example for your kids,” claims Kamilyn. “You're
their Spiderman and their Superman. So if they see you defeated,
they'll think they can't do anything themselves.”
With a mother’s warm smile she adds, “I'm also proud to say my chil-
dren all have perfect grades.”
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3. NEWS NETWORK
FROM THE
The Eleanor Foundation’s 2008 grants culminated its three-year Self-
Sufficiency Initiative with $685,950 in new awards, bringing total invest- “By partnering with Eleanor Foundation, we
ments under the Initiative to $3.3 million.
will leverage our experience to help women
This marks a significant increase over its $2 million commitment to launch
access jobs and career paths to the middle
a citywide network of services for working women. “More than ever, these
investments make good sense,” notes Rosanna Márquez, the Foundation’s
class that once were out of reach.”
President. “By funding programs that invest in working women, the
Foundation and its supporters are helping strengthen Chicago communities
and families in a systematic, measurable way.”
Through its signature program, the Foundation now is supporting 12 organ- Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC)
A resource grant of $55,950 will launch JARC’s Women in Manufacturing pro-
izations with multi-year grants and advisory services to serve over 1,200
gram to provide working women skills in high-demand manufacturing fields:
low-income families led by Chicago’s working women. The Initiative estab-
computer numerical-control machining, metal fabricating, and quality assurance.
lishes single points of access—or hubs—through which working women can
address any of the four core barriers to sustained economic independence:
“Women have long been interested in our job training program but childcare
employment and education, childcare, credit cleanup, and housing. The
constraints, unstable housing and their schedule demands kept them at bay.
Foundation also makes resource grants to organizations that specialize in a
Meanwhile, there is a shortage of skills in manufacturing in Chicago,”
single area and whose work extends the reach of hub services.
explains Ray Prendergast, JARC Executive Director. “By partnering with
Eleanor Foundation, we will leverage our experience with working families,
manufacturer relationships and supportive learning strategies to help women
“By funding programs that invest in access jobs and career paths to the middle class that once were out of reach.”
working women, the Foundation and its JARC will couple its training with computer literacy, and access to housing
and childcare. Women will also receive financial literacy education, person-
supporters are helping strengthen Chicago al financial coaching and assistance with applications for public benefits
through JARC’s Center for Working Families.
communities and families in a systematic,
Kinzie Industrial Development Corporation (KIDC)
measurable way.” A $200,000 grant over two years will support KIDC’s work to train women
to be Emergency Medical Technicians for placement primarily with Superior
Ambulance Company. EMT career growth potential includes positions with
fire, police and independent rescue squad departments. As a resource
grantee, KIDC will work with its sister organization, the Industrial Council
Given the economic climate, the Eleanor Foundation focused its 2008
of Nearwest Chicago, to offer job placement and small business start-up
investments in programs that move working women into career-path jobs
services to women being served by other Eleanor Foundation grantees who
with livable wages in growing industries—and one program proven to fos-
are interested in other careers.
ter stable homeownership. These grants included:
Community Economic Development Law Project (CEDLP)
YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago
An $80,000 grant provides two years of continuing support for CEDLP’s First
A two-year hub grant of $350,000 will fund the YWCA’s Economic
Time Homeownership program, which provides free legal representation to
Empowerment Institute (“Institute”), helping anchor its location in the Greater
women participating in the Chicago Housing Authority’s Choose to Own pro-
Grand Crossing community and launching its work in the West Garfield neigh-
gram. As a resource grantee, CEDLP helps Eleanor women with “Housing
borhood. The Institute will address all four core needs and serve women com-
Choice” vouchers apply their subsidies to conventional home mortgages and
prehensively, providing them long-term support, career planning, job training
avoid subprime loans. To date, CEDLP has helped 212 women successfully
and asset building. The Institute also offers computer literacy, anti-racism and
buy their first homes. Not one of these homes has been foreclosed on.
community leadership training, and sexual violence support.
ELEANOR FOUNDATION BOARD ELECTS NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM
We are pleased to announce a new slate of officers has been elected for the Scott Swanson Nick Brunick
Foundation’s Board of Directors. Scott Swanson, President of Charter One Chairman Vice-Chair
Bank Illinois, who has served on the Board since 2003, is now Chairman. He
is joined by Vice-Chair Nick Brunick, an attorney at Applegate and Thorne-
Thomsen, P.C.; Secretary Courtney Cavatoni, Managing Director, JP
Morgan Private Bank; and Treasurer Scott Pickens, a partner at Schiff
Hardin LLP and Chair of its Finance Group.
Scott Pickens
Courtney Cavatoni
Steve King, Principal and Co-Founder of Prairie Capital and immediate past
Treasurer
Secretary
Chair, will continue to serve on the Foundation’s Board of Directors and
Executive Committee. We thank Steve for his stellar service as Board
Chairman for the past two years.
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