Our Services
Phalanx offers wrap-around services to participants to help bridge the gap of financial barriers that may prevent individuals from being successful as they transition into work activity, training, and employment.
We also assist families in crisis providing financial assistance to help stabilize housing.
Training & Certifications
- Food Service & Sanitation License Training
- State/City Credential Obtained
- CPR Credential Obtained
- Basic Nursing Assistant (BNA)
- State Credential Obtained
- Security Training
- Industry Credential Obtained
Human Services Assistance
- Emergency Fund
- Rent and Utility Assistance
- Crisis Prevention
Youth
- Re-engagement SOAR Center
- On-the Job Training/Work Experience
- Financial Literacy Workshops
- Youth Mentoring
- Social Emotional Learning for Youth
- Substance Abuse/Life-Style Workshops
- Anti-Violence Workshops for Youth
- Internships
Reconnection Hub
- Opportunity Youth disconnected from school and/or work
- Referrals for school or post secondary education
- Referral for employment placement
- Homeless Youth
- Basic Essentials
Adult
- Basic Computer Training
- Job Placement Assistance
- Job Readiness Training
- Life Skills Training
The Chicago CityKey Program was established to bring Chicago together as one community. It will enable Chicagoans to obtain an optional, valid, government-issued ID that they can use to access a range of services from both the private and public sectors, including using the ID as both a Ventra and Chicago Public Library card.
COORDINATING CITY AGENCIES
Integrating technology so the ID can be used as a Ventra and Chicago Public Library card and the ID will be accepted by all City departments.
PROVIDING DISCOUNTS
Potentially linking ID cards to benefits and passes for recreation and entertainment, sports games, cultural institutions, and goods, and services at partnering businesses.
Requirements:
18 and Older
City of Chicago Resident; Proof of Age, and Residency
Crisis Prevention
- Hospitality
- 60 years of age w/pre-existing condition
- Caretakers
- Essential Workers
Job Preparation Training Services
Elevate & Refresh
Job Readiness and Preparation Training
Requirements:
All Phalanx Program Participants
Life Skills
Group Workshops on Life Skills
Requirements:
All Phalanx Program Participants
Know Your Rights
The Know Your Rights initiative provides expungement info via First Defense Legal Aid, to the Roseland community at large.
We focus on what you should know:
During a traffic stop
Police search your car
Police stop and frisk
Homeless Prevention
Rent
Mortgage
Utility Payment Assistance
Emergency Fund Crisis Assistance
Transportation
Food
Rent
Requirements:
18 and older
City of Chicago Resident
Proof of Residency
Proof of Crisis
Proof of Income