The services of WHA are made possible through a combination of public and private funding including government, foundations, corporations, and individuals. Your continued support fuels our work with families and businesses on the greater westside since 1988.
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Westside Health authority is actively working in the community on various projects. We would love to have members of the community play a leading role in these initiatives. If you are looking to make an impact, no matter the size check out our volunteer opportunities.
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The Westside Health authority has a variety of activities and support services for residents on the westside of Chicago. We offer programs for families, youth, returning citizens, seniors, and more. Check out our programs and economic development projects to learn more about what is available in your community.
Help Shape the Future of West Garfield Park
The Westside Health Authority invites you to a public discussion about the proposed constitution of the West Garfield Park Special Service Area. Learn about the various programs and services the Special Service Area (SSA) can provide for the West Garfield Park business district.
For everyone’s health and safety this meeting is virtual: Join Zoom Meeting
Download the flier for meeting details and contact information.
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Youth Development
Youth Development Programs for participants ages 14 through 24 Westside Health Authority’s Innovation Center focuses on working with young residents to help them realize their potential in becoming agents of change within their community. Through the Innovation Center, WHA offers services and activities that build and strengthen capacity while providing a safe and structured environment for growth.
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Community Reentry
Westside Health Authority’s Community Re-Entry Center specializes in helping all individuals with felony backgrounds, whether on-parole or off-parole, as well as returning citizens reintegrating back into their communities. Westside Health Authority offers its clients a caring and hope-filled environment in which they can thrive and have success. Services include job readiness training, job placement, support services, and vocational training. These free services are offered to individuals with a felony record, veterans, special needs, unemployed, underemployed, and homeless residents of Chicago.
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Economic Development
In a continued effort to create opportunities for the citizens of the Greater Westside in Chicago, Westside Health spearheaded the $5.5M Austin Wellness Center and Clinic, the Austin Peace and Justice Plaza, and AV72 Chicago, the First Special Service Area to be designated in the Austin community. Served 22,000 residents last year through housing development, public safety, youth empowerment, civic engagement, and economic development activities.
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Employment Services
Westside Health Authority’s (WHA) Community Employment Center specializes in helping Chicago residents find pathways to employment and long-term career success while servicing the human resources needs of local businesses. WHA offers its clients a caring and hope-filled environment in which they can thrive and achieve their goals. Services for job-seekers include job readiness training, job placement, job club, supportive services, and vocational training. These free services are offered at no cost to individuals with a felony record, veterans, special needs, unemployed and homeless residents of Chicago. Businesses also benefit from worksite assessments, TIF fund applications, workforce tax credits, worker wage subsidies, and job matching for permanent and seasonal workforce needs.