St. Joseph Services (SJS) educates youth and adults at program sites located in some of Chicago's most at-risk neighborhoods for relentless violence and poverty. We creatively leverage an extensive volunteer force and neighborhood collaborations to provide out-of-school programs, tutoring, sports, computer literacy, English as a Second Language courses, citizenship classes, and job-readiness training at low or no cost

Families Served

SJS works with impoverished communities throughout the Chicago area. With 30 employees and approximately 400 volunteers providing over 10,000 volunteer hours, we assist more than 1,100 students in programs throughout Austin, Avondale, Humboldt Park, and beyond. 

Mission

Inspired by the vision of St. Vincent DePaul, St. Joseph Services educates youth and adults, developing values and talents through collaborations to strengthen communities. 

Vision

Transforming Lives to Transform Communities 

Values: C.H.E.E.R.S.

• Collaboration: Networking with others to provide and enhance services
• Hospitality: Welcoming others in a spirit of openness and compassion
• Empowerment: Educating, mentoring, and assisting others to grow toward their full potential
• Excellence: providing the highest quality of services
• Respect: Treating others with reverence, compassion, and integrity
• Service: Practicing generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need

To learn more about St. Joseph Services, click here to visit our website. 

Developing Youth: The 2018 Summer Shootout Basketball League Champions. This league runs every summer from June to August for 6th through 8th graders in the Austin Community. 

Developing Youth: Students in our After School Program in Humboldt Park create crafts with their "Senior Buddies" at The Linden House. 

Educating Adults: An English as a Second Language class at Resurrection Parish in Avondale. Classes are offered in group settings or one-on-one to meet the needs of the students. 

Educating Adults: Our Computer Lab classes in Humboldt Park have expanded to increase enrollment by 30 students! Classes are offered in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels to help students at all stages of proficiency.

Transforming Lives: 2018 Community Mentoring Apprenticeship graduates with their completion certificates. This program provides young adults with career-specific training and field work experience to assist them in finding a career that sparks their interest. 

Transforming Lives: 2018 Graduates of the Teen Cohort received work and life skills training during SJS winter, spring, and summer camps. They achieved incredible advancements in many skills such as personal finance, employment readiness, and resume writing.