Hello! Welcome, everyone! Thank you for joining us tonight for our first True Impact: Inside Chicago Lights session with Social Service Center Director Theresa Thornburg.

You're welcome to ask any questions by typing them in the chat here or waiting until the end of the talk.

Wow, that's a $36,000/year salary. Many hourly and entry level jobs probably end up falling short of that.

HOP sounds like a great and important program!

Thank you, @Kate Melcher! It's been an exciting addition.

where is the social service center located?

Here is the link Theresa just mentioned for volunteering: https://app.vomo.org/org/fourth-presbyterian-church

what are the most needed volunteer roles?

We'll also update the Chicago Lights website with volunteer opportunities as they're available here: https://chicagolights.org/volunteer/#ss

Amazon wish list and more information about the Social Service Center: https://chicagolights.org/social-services/

Thank you for the questions, @Charlotte & Alan Bath!

How do people find about about EDSCC?...the Nigerian, for example.

Are you hosting volunteer orientation sessions? Is orientation necessary before signing up?

Case Management is quite a professional skill. Do you do most of that? Is interview coaching part of that? Do you have interns from Loyola, or UIC who are working toward their MSW?

Thank you for the question, @Theresa Mintle!

Thank you for the questions, @Dave Handley!

What do you mean by "closed group?"

Thank you for the question, @Joi Brooks!

You are so inspirational! I look forward to engaging with your programs.

Thank you so much, @Theresa Mintle! We look forward to connecting with you!

You can learn more about the Chicago Lights Social Service Center on our website here: https://chicagolights.org/social-services/

Thank you so much Theresa and team - so inspirational and selfless!! Can’t wait to get more involved in the future!

looking forward to the other sessions

Thank you, @Ashlyn Lowe! So grateful for you too!

Thank you, @Charlotte & Alan Bath!

Thank you for sharing!!