Unemployment Help
Oak Lawn Library
9427 South Raymond Avenue. Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Phone: 708-422-4990
Unemployment Manual
A helpful manual for the unemployed is now available for download. The manual was prepared by Carl "Buzz" Van Hecke who has stipulated that it be distributed without charge.
Oak Lawn Public Library
Resources for
job seekers: Advance in-person registration is required and there is a
$5 fee per class.
Drop-In Computer Help
On Wednesday mornings between the hours of 9 and 11 staff will
be available to answer your questions and walk you through basic
computer tasks. Go to the Computer Center Desk (2nd floor) to sign-in.
Time will be limited to 15-20 minutes to allow opportunity for those
who may be waiting.
http://oaklawnlibrary.org/TotalTraining_flyer.pdf
Check this flyer out. Amazing. Free help with any computer software
program. While you are unemployed, spice up your computer skills with
Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Excel, Access, and more! $1 if you
are not an Oak Lawn resident.
State of Illinois Unemployment Office
http://www.ides.state.il.us/
General information and eligibility:
http://www.ides.state.il.us/individual/faq2.asp
Clark Howard: What to do if you're laid off
http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/personal/03/12/clark.howard.unemployment/index.html?eref=rss_latest
All Kids
An opportunity for residents of Illinois to buy affordable health coverage for their children. Visit www.allkids.com
Deals for kids at local restaurants
Kids' Clothes
Petit Cheri
Serendipity- is an upscale children's resale store that sells gently
used, name-brand items for great prices. You can find a Ralph Lauren
shirt for $3 or a double stroller for $60. It's right next to the Oak
Lawn Fresh Market. Check it out!
http://serendipityresale.com/
Sunflower Mommy
http://www.sunflowermommy.com/events Sunflower Mommy showcases free or low cost family events in the Chicago and south suburban areas.
Laidoffneedajob.com – The site contains the yellow wrist bands saying “I need a job” to let others know you are looking for employment. It also features interview tips, testimonials, and job links.
CTC Career Transitions Center of Chicago
Professional, emotional, and spiritual support to those seeking a job, looking for meaningful work, or otherwise undergoing a career transition. www.ctchicago.org located at 703 W. Monroe St. Chicago, IL 60661 phone: 312-906-9908
St. Germaine Support & Networking Group
If you’re currently seeking a new or different job, come to the Sheridan Room to share stories, ideas, prayer & support. All unemployed and underemployed are invited to our next session on Monday, December 14 session on “Beating stress before it beats us!” at St. Germaine Church. The session is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Afterwards, all are invited to relax and enjoy lunch and NETWORKING. Enter the church via the parking lot doors at 98th and Kolin. Please let us know by Monday, December 7 if you’re coming so we have enough food. Call Carol Conway at 708-636-5060 or e-mail her at cconway@stgermaine.com. There is no cost for this event.
Utilities Help
Difficulty meeting your utilities bill? Nicor now provides financial
assistance to its low income customers. It's called LIHEAP (Low Income
Home Energy Assistance Program) and depending on your household income
and size, you may qualify.
Visit: http://www.nicor.com/en_us/residential/financial_assistance/liheap.htm
Energy Assistance Fair- Dec. 4, 10am-2pm.
What: Cook County
Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy is hosting this fair for
Low
Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) as well as Nicor
Sharing
and ComEd assistance programs. Bring the following
documents
to apply: proof of gross income for the last 30 days; Social
Security
cards for all household members; copies of your current Nicor &
ComEd
bills; and/or if you rent and utilities are included, bring proof of
rental
agreement stating your monthly rent amount and landlord
information.
Where:
Crestwood Bingo Hall, 5441 W. 127th St.
Info: Call CEDA at
708.339.3610 or 708.371.1522
Fresh Produce
http://www.pickyourown.org/ helps you locate the nearest farm to purchase fresh produce from and offers ideas on how to store/can/freeze items.
Remember that local public libraries offer free programs for children. Check it out!!
Documents
Links
Here are some employment opportunities available through these
freelancing websites. Check it out!
http://www.sologig.com/
http://www.guru.com
www.ifreelance.com
www.hotgigs.com
http://contractedwork.com/
www.educationforjustice.org
Prayer in a Time of Economic Distress
We have ignored our Christian values, O
Lord,
And have not only given in to greed, the lure of money,
and the relentless pursuit of self interest,
But we have praised and worshipped these vices as false idols
And admired those who were “successful” though void
of virtue
And promoted lives of excess and self-indulgence at the peril of all.
Call us back to humility, to dependence on Your truth and mercy.
Help us practice prudence to make financial decisions not only wisely
But selflessly with the common good in mind.
Help us practice generosity
Even when we are afraid we might not have “enough.”
Help us remember that we must all take part
In reshaping our society
And bearing the responsibility that is ours
to create a national and global community
Where the rights of all
And the responsibilities of all are of equal concern.
Guide us through this distressing time.
Give us the strength to turn again
And realize in You and in human community
We will find our true security. Amen.
-by Jane Deren