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Because every nine seconds a woman is abused…

Because 1 in every 3 teenagers will experience violence in a relationship during their high school or college years…

Because you have the power to help change these statistics…

Get involved today…

Neopolitan Lighthouse offers a number of ways that you can get involved to help eradicate domestic violence.

DO YOU HAVE SOME FREE TIME?

Spend an hour each week reading with a child at our domestic violence shelter… Help a child get ahead in school by assisting with after-school tutoring… Join the children at the shelter on a field trip… Assist in answering our 24-hour crisis line… Help educate others about domestic violence through our community outreach program… Donate old clothing and personal items to our shelter…

Just an hour or two each week can make a difference… Call Neopolitan Lighthouse today at (773) 638-0228 to see how you can get involved.

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VOLUNTEER/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

GET INVOLVED TODAY…

Neopolitan Lighthouse has the following volunteer/internship positions available:

1. Crisis Line:

Neopolitan Lighthouse has opportunities available for individuals interested in answering our 24-hour crisis line. Crisis line workers are responsible for providing emergency crisis intervention services, support, advocacy and referrals to victims of domestic violence and their family members who call the crisis line. Crisis line workers assist with conducting intake interviews with victims of domestic violence seeking entry into the shelter. Crisis line workers are also available to assist shelter staff with shelter activities and the day-to-day operations of the shelter as needed.

2. Children’s Program:

Neopolitan Lighthouse has opportunities available for individuals interested in working with our children’s program. Volunteers/interns assist our children’s counselors in caring for children residing at the domestic violence shelter. Responsibilities include providing child care during women’s groups, assisting to implement children’s groups, assisting in art therapy sessions, providing supportive interaction with the children including play and reading time, and assisting with children’s outings.

3. Community Outreach:

Neopolitan Lighthouse has opportunities available for individuals interested in working with our Outreach Program. Responsibilities include assisting with educational/awareness programs to provide information about domestic violence/dating violence to the community. Volunteers/interns will assist with presentations in local high schools, youth centers, homeless shelters, and other sites where women and children are affected by domestic violence.

4. Administrative Assistance:

Neopolitan Lighthouse has opportunities available for individuals who are interested in assisting with miscellaneous administrative tasks including soliciting donations, organizing and displaying donations, clerical assistance and office staffing.

Please call Neopolitan Lighthouse today at (773) 638-0228 and inquire about our next volunteer training session in 2003.

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DONATIONS

If you would like to make a monetary donation, please click on the button below. You will be taken to the PayPal web site where you can use your credit card or your existing PayPal account. Neopolitan Lighthouse thanks you for your generosity.

Do you have old clothes or household items at home that you no longer use? Neopolitan Lighthouse gratefully accepts your donations.

Many women arriving at the shelter have been forced to leave behind clothing and personal items. Many women and children arrive without even a change of clothes. For many women, obtaining employment is made even more difficult without the appropriate clothes to go on job interviews.

Neopolitan Lighthouse accepts all donations. The following is our “Wish List” of especially needed items:

WISH LIST:

GENERAL ITEMS:

Index Cards

Copy Paper

Office Supplies (pens, paper clips, etc.)

Posters/pictures

Chairs

Love seats

File Cabinets

Comforters

Cork boards

Broom

Mop

Cleaning supplies

VCR

Computers

Umbrellas

Bathmats

Soap Dispensers

TOILETRY ITEMS:

Toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, tooth brushes, etc.)

Tampons/Sanitary Napkins

Makeup (all shades)

Deodorant

Children’s toiletries

Hair brushes, combs, etc.

Body soap

Perfume

CLOTHING ITEMS:

New underwear (adult and children’s sizes)

New socks (adult and children’s sizes)

Winter Coats (adult and children’s sizes)

Scarves, hats, gloves (adult and children’s sizes)

Children’s clothing

Suits and nice clothing (for job interviews)

Sweaters

Pajamas and bathrobes

Slippers

Shoes

Sneakers

Shower shoes

Bras

* Please wash and keep clothes on hangers before donating.

KITCHEN ITEMS:

Pot holders

Oven mitts

Pots – Large and small with lids

Skillets – Large and small with lids

Pans – Round, Cookie sheets, Oblong

Can opener

Dish towels

Silverware

Fantastic/other cleaning products

FOOD ITEMS: (Unopened items only, please)

Baby food

Baby formula

CHILDREN’S PROGRAM:

Dictionaries

Encyclopedias A-Z

Double stroller

Colored pencils

Pencil sharpeners

Children's chairs

Notebook paper

Dry erase calendar

Magnetic alphabet letters

Play pen

Changing table

Puzzles (for all ages)

Developmental toys (for all ages)

Family/learning games

Bottles

Diapers

High chairs

Booster seats

Walkers

Stuffed Animals

Receiving blankets

Thermometers (for newborns and children)

All occasions wrapping paper and ribbons

Craft materials:

Markers

Construction paper

Paints and brushes

Yarn

Safety scissors

Activity books

Glue

Crayons

Coloring books

Tissue paper (assorted colors)

Pipe cleaners

Borders

Popsicle sticks

Book bags

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Neopolitan Lighthouse is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:

1. Adult Case Manager

Qualifications:

This position requires a BA/BS degree in a Social Service field.

Work Hours:

The shelter facility operates 365 days a year. Each employee will be issued a work schedule. This schedule is a swing shift which means work hours will include both day, afternoon, and night shifts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Adult Case Manager assumes the responsibility for the overall provision of direct services to families in the shelter program and ensures appropriate implementation of service interventions throughout all phases of case management in compliance with the organization's policies, procedures and other regulations.

2. Client Support Staff:

Qualifications: This position requires at minimum a high school diploma or GED and knowledge of issues pertaining to survivors of domestic violence.

Work Hours:

The shelter facility operates 365 days a year. Each employee will be issued a work schedule. This schedule is a swing shift which means work hours will include both day, afternoon, and night shifts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Client Support Staff is responsible for enforcing all house rules and providing individual, group and support counseling. Other responsibilities include providing crisis intervention services when needed. The client support staff offers encouragement, assistance with referrals and support during the client's stay at the shelter.

Please fax or send cover letter and resume to:

Fax: (773) 638-0323

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NEOPOLITAN LIGHTHOUSE

P.O. Box 24709

Chicago, IL 60624

Administrative/Counseling Offices: (773) 638-0228

24-Hour Crisis Line/Intake Information: (773) 722-0005

Fax: (773) 638-0323

Email: Neopolitan@ameritech.net

HELPFUL LINKS

National Criminal Justice Reference Services

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