CHICAGO – State Senator Mike Simmons is proud to announce eight organizations in the 7th District will be receiving over $800,000 for literacy program enhancements, workplace skills development and more.
“These organizations serve as focal points for folks around the community to find services and opportunities to grow and develop their skills,” said Simmons (D-Chicago). “This funding will enhance opportunities for folks improving their literacy skills and prepare more people for success in the workforce.”
The latest round of funding through the Illinois Secretary of State includes more than $28 million for library services and literacy programs throughout Illinois. The grants will enhance online catalogs at local libraries, support day-to-day operations and expand interlibrary loan programs. Funding also supports radio information services that provide local news and information to individuals who cannot read standard print materials. Literacy grants promote basic reading, math, writing and English language skills through adult, family and workplace literacy programs.
In Simmons’ district, eight local organizations are set to receive a total of $879,621, including:
- Center Romero – $157,500
- Chinese Mutual Aid Association – $156,700
- Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago – $72,800
- Heartland Human Care Services, Inc. – $205,000
- Jane Addams Resource Corporation – $50,000
- Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center – $80,749
- South-East Asia Center – $80,749
- Vietnamese Association – $84,636
For a full list of entities receiving grants across Illinois, visit the ILSOS website.
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