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Located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, Holy Family Ministries is a not-for-profit organization operating four programs for at-risk youth: (1) Holy Family School (K-8, faith based); (2) Little Learners pre-school and childcare program; (3) Visions After-School Program; and (4) Adventures in Learning summer program. Families pay a fee based on income, approximately 25% of the full cost. Programs are offered first-come, first-served without regard to religion, race, previous academic achievement, or ethnicity. Ninety-eight percent (98%) of the children served are African American and 2% are Hispanic. Ninety-two (92%) are classified as low-income by their eligibility for free and reduced-price meals from the State of Illinois. Seventy-eight percent (78%) live in a single-parent household. The poverty rate in Lawndale is 45%, substantially higher than the overall Chicago poverty rate of 20%. (Source: www.metroplanning.org) Lawndale's violent crime rate is Chicagos 9th highest at 27 per 1,000 residents and it has the 6th highest rate of child abuse and neglect of children. (Source: NORTH LAWNDALE JUVENILE JUSTICE SNAPSHOT 20092010, May 2011.) Despite these statistics, Holy Family School outcomes are strong. In 2012, school-wide English-Language Arts scores were higher than the national average, and 83% of our 8th grade grads have enrolled at high schools with average ACT scores at or above the average for all Illinois high schools.

Holy Family Parish was created on July 1, 2020 as a merger of five former parishes in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

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Holy Family University is a Catholic university with a heritage we are very proud of, and eyes set firmly on the future. The University’s academic program is divided into four Schools: Arts & Sciences, Nursing and Allied Health Professions; Business Administration; and Education. We provide a truly supportive environment for learning, as we help each student to make the most of their potential. We are also known for our winning teams and an especially warm, vibrant and inclusive campus atmosphere. Plus being located in Philadelphia, students benefit from being on the doorstep to one of the most fun and vibrant cities in the world.

Holy Ghost Catholic School views parents as the primary persons in teaching children about values and spirituality while providing opportunities for the parents to be involved in the education of their children. The school has implemented a systematic communication process that allows for two-way communication between parents and teachers concerning student performance through its information management system, Sycamore Education. Our Service Learning Program provides opportunities for students to develop and enhance concepts and skills across the curriculum. Student participation in service exemplifies Walking in the footsteps of Jesus. The school leadership and faculty have fully embraced the spirit of con tinuous improvement and use external methods of evaluation to help guide actions. Through the process of continuous improvement, HGCS earned the "Blue Ribbon School of Excellence" recognition by the US Department of Education in 2009. The philosophy of Holy Ghost Catholic School in general, and the religious education program specifically, is to show one another the love of Christ by preparing students to serve others, learning about Jesus through Scripture, participating in meaningful prayer and worship and forming community as Jesus did. (To Teach As Jesus Did, USCCB). Holy Ghost Catholic School is a nationally recognized 2009 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence!

Holy Ghost Catholic School views parents as the primary persons in teaching children about values and spirituality while providing opportunities for the parents to be involved in the education of their children. The school has implemented a systematic communication process that allows for two-way communication between parents and teachers concerning student performance through its information management system, Sycamore Education. Our Service Learning Program provides opportunities for students to develop and enhance concepts and skills across the curriculum. Student participation in service exemplifies Walking in the footsteps of Jesus. The school leadership and faculty have fully embraced the spirit of con tinuous improvement and use external methods of evaluation to help guide actions. Through the process of continuous improvement, HGCS earned the "Blue Ribbon School of Excellence" recognition by the US Department of Education in 2009. The philosophy of Holy Ghost Catholic School in general, and the religious education program specifically, is to show one another the love of Christ by preparing students to serve others, learning about Jesus through Scripture, participating in meaningful prayer and worship and forming community as Jesus did. (To Teach As Jesus Did, USCCB). Holy Ghost Catholic School is a nationally recognized 2009 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence!

Holy Ghost Prep is a premier all-boys independent secondary school dedicated to academic excellence, celebrating each student's unique gifts and generous service to the poor. With access to exceptional teachers, unique learning opportunities and state-of-the-art technology, HGP students have the opportunity to excel beyond the most demanding expectations. Holy Ghost Prep strives to provide each student his own voice in the classroom, through community service, on the field, court and stage. With fewer than 500 students, each Holy Ghost Prep student has the chance to know his teachers and classmates through small class sizes and an open 50-acre, tree-lined campus. HGP has 12 varsity athletic teams, more than 50 extra-curricular activities, a vibrant fine arts program and an experience based service program. Students can be found throughout the area, nation and world doing amazing things.

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School is one of the nation's largest Episcopal schools, enrolling 1,393 students in grades PK3-12. As the first Round Square International School in Georgia, HIES is a vibrant learning community, filled with encouragement and every imaginable opportunity in academics, arts, athletics and spiritual formation. Students explore and pursue their passions and achieve their full potential, poised to embark on higher education and a pathway toward ethical leadership.

Holy Mackerel Health offers Sydney siders comprehensive health evaluations, treatments and preventative measures for any of your health issues. Nutritionists base their treatments on nutritional objectives by addressing nutritional deficiencies and focusing on the underlying cause of illness. Nutritional medicine allows long term health to be restored. I have an Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine from Australasian College of Natural Therapies. Demands of modern life have left us depleted of various nutrients that our bodies need to function in balance and harmony. It is only when we stop and assess what is going on with our bodies do we understand how we can change how our lifestyle and diet are affecting our health and wellbeing. Common concerns that people seek nutritional consultation include: • digestive complaints: Crohn’s disease, colitis, IBS, bloating and malabsorption • Food intolerances and allergies • Obesity • Poor eating patterns and undernutrition • Chronic illness: hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes • Osteoporosis • Arthritis • Stress and anxiety In your path to health, happiness and wellbeing Holy Mackerel Health will show you how to Love Your Life.