May 9, 2012
News, Events—The annual Hunger Walk benefits pantries, soup kitchens and shelters in Cook County that are members of the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s network such as San Jose Obrero Mission. More than… Continue
Elizabeth Kistler Coulson, Emergency Fund - Development Officer, April 17, 2012
News—When Israel Vargas talks about his vision for the future of San Jose Obrero Mission, you see it, right down to the sunflowers that will eventually shield the park he wants to build from the street.… Continue
April 4, 2012
News—On Saturday, March 31, 2012, Antonio Mendez arrived at SJOM at 9:00 am. He gave a brief presentation about Riverview, LLP to the participants that were selected, the expectations as well as the… Continue
February 7, 2012
News—The end of January brought special visitors to San Jose Obrero’s Families in Crisis program. SJOM welcomed Finkl Academy students and their families that were interested in learning about San… Continue
February 7, 2012
News—On February 4th, 2012 Claudia and her kids finally found a stable home and left San Jose Obrero Mission with an overwhelming sense of gratitude, peace, and hope. In this article you will be able to… Continue
January 27, 2012
News—San Jose Obrero Mission partnered up with EKU’s honors program while EKU visited Chicago to learn about urban homelessness, in particular how homelessness affects migration. The students… Continue
December 27, 2011
News, Events—Christmas came early here at F.I.C, thanks to a group of young Latino professionals whom call themselves “Just Friends”. Lead by Celso Cardenas and Hector Salgado, “Just… Continue
November 22, 2011
Success Stories—When Elena was a young child, her parents separated. Her mother moved to Chicago with Elena and her sisters while Elena's father and brothers stayed behind in Texas. Because Elena's mother was unable… Continue
November 17, 2011
Success Stories—Gerardo's story.
At just 24-years-old, Gerardo Flores has experienced things that most people pray never come to pass. His father left when he and his sister were still small, periodically checking… Continue
November 14, 2011
Success Stories—Reggie's story: His poise and articulation suggest wisdom beyond his 19 years. Originally from San Diego, CA, Reggie and his older brother grew up parentless. Thanks to an uncle that cared for them… Continue
October 28, 2011
Events—Forty attend SJOM's first-ever networking event.
August 2, 2011
Volunteering—Los Empleados de las Plantas Crawford y Fisk Sirven de Voluntarios en San Jose Obrero Mission en La Villita y Pilsen
August 13, 2011
All Events—Join Mission staff, participants, and members of International Christian Fellowship Church for FREE food and entertainment! Representatives from the Rauner Family YMCA, Chicago Fire Department,… Continue
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