Metropolitan Family Services, Chicago, IL Videos

The Support System at MFS
Deborah Daley returned to work at Metropolitan because of the strong support systems and relationships she built with the staff at our Calumet Center. Join Deborah and explore the job opportunities with our Calumet team today: https://bit.ly/CALJobs

Juneteenth at MFS
As we spend this week reflecting on the freedoms gained for the people of this nation on our Independence Day, we also want to acknowledge the freedoms that came after July 4th, 1776. In June, Metropolitan Family Services marked Juneteenth with special celebrations and recognitions of the end of slavery in the United States. It was not until June 19, 1865, two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, that government troops marched to Galveston, TX to notify enslaved people that they were free. MFS is inspired to make this a time for reflection, restoration, and rejoicing. Enjoy this video sharing some of our center's celebrations:

MPA Spring Graduation 2024
One week ago today, we celebrated our newest graduates of street outreach workers, case management workers, victim service advocates, and our first-ever Crisis Prevention & Response Unit cohort from the Metropolitan Peace Academy. Congratulations to all the graduates! Enjoy the video below for highlights from the graduation ceremony! If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about Metropolitan Peace Academy, visit: https://bit.ly/3Y22Iqd

A Night to Stand Up for Families
Now Showing: the video highlights from our May 9 event: “A Night to Stand Up for Families!” With the help of donors like you, we were able to raise over $240,000 and counting for our DuPage Center's programs and services. Thank you to all our Sponsors, Board Members, and Volunteers who made this such an Mpowering evening! We are still accepting donations, please visit this link to help Mpower DuPage families: https://bit.ly/3Wbh2is

Paula's Story | Overcoming Domestic Violence
At “A Night to Stand up for Families,” our DuPage Center shared Paula’s story. Paula’s experience exemplifies the wrap around services our DuPage Center provides to hundreds of domestic violence survivors each year. So far, we have raised over $240,000 to help others like Paula. If you’d like to help ensure this amazing work continues, donate here: https://bit.ly/3Wbh2is

HECC Program Showcase
We were honored to host our first-ever Program Showcase highlighting the Howard & Evanston Community Center! If you couldn't join us for this special event, you can catch up by watching the video below! Plus, we invite you to continue supporting and donating to our community-based programs at HECC by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3UhuhLX

Why Metropolitan Stands Out
Why does Metropolitan Family Services stand out? Hear from Marcie Peterson, this year's Roger K. Johnson honoree, as she shares her first-hand experience of seeing our wraparound services and programs in action at Metropolitan DuPage. Join Marcie in supporting the over 48,000 families and individuals served at our DuPage Center today by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3Wbh2is

Welcome to Howard & Evanston Community Center
The Howard & Evanston Community Center is Metropolitan's newest community center, and as such, we're sharing a special look at the life-changing programs and services HECC provides! In the video below, hear from real clients of the Rogers Park and Evanston communities who've been impacted by our wraparound services. Plus, if you'd like to support HECC, visit: https://bit.ly/3Usa4Ev

Your Favorite Thing About MFS
For Davora Buchanan, it’s hard to pick just one favorite thing about working at MFS. Hear her discuss the many aspects that make working at our agency so rewarding, and explore open job opportunities at our Calumet Center today! https://bit.ly/GENCALUMET

Why MFS Stands Out
Why does MFSD stand out? Hear Marcie Peterson discuss the many reasons why, and how Metropolitan is changing lives in our communities through our wraparound services. Join Marcie and her family in supporting Metropolitan DuPage by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3VEXTVM

Supporting Metropolitan Family Services
For more than a decade, Marcie Peterson has believed in investing in the lifesaving programs and services at Metropolitan Family Services. Hear from Marcie in the video below, and join her in supporting Metropolitan's 48,000+ families and individuals served in DuPage by clicking here: https://bit.ly/nightforfamilies

Stand Up for Families with Marcie Peterson
Metropolitan Family Services DuPage will present its Roger K. Johnson Leadership Award to Marcie Peterson at "A Night to Stand up for Families" on May 9! Hear from Marcie in the video below, as she discusses why she believes in MFS and how together we make our community a better place. We are currently accepting Sponsorship and Donation opportunities for this event; if you are interested, please follow this link: https://lnkd.in/gAhgpHyA

How I Applied to MFS
Meet Andre, an Intake Specialist at our Calumet Center! Hear how Andre decided that an Intake Specialist would be a great position to kickstart his career in the mental health field! If you’re interested in being an Intake Specialist, check out our current opening at our DuPage Center: https://bit.ly/INTAK004034

Winter Mingle 2024
Last week, our Metropolitan & Legal Aid Associate Board (MLAB) co-hosted the first-ever Winter Mingle! An inclusive mixer hosted by the associate boards of five leading Chicago nonprofits including MLAB, Esperanza Health Centers' Associate Board, Erie Neighborhood House Associate Board, Casa Central's Emerging Leaders Auxiliary Board, Mujeres Latinas en Acción’s Young Professionals Advisory Council, and Blancarte Strategies. Special thanks to our event sponsor, SOMOS Hospitality Group. Check out the highlight video below to get a taste of the fun! To learn more about MLAB, click here: https://bit.ly/3w8nsDQ

Vision Becomes Reality | The New MPA Center
Haven't seen the new Metropolitan Peace Academy Training & Wellness Center? Take a step inside and see how this project transformed over the course of many months, from framing and concrete to state-of-the-art. https://bit.ly/42i2fnc

MPA Training & Wellness Center Ribbon Cutting
We are excited to celebrate the grand opening of the Metropolitan Peace Academy Training & Wellness Center! Together with local elected officials, staff, and host ABC 7 anchor Val Warner, the ribbon cutting ceremony unveiled the new state-of-the-art facility. If you couldn't join us for the festivities, check out this highlight video of the evening! Plus, all event photos are available to view here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBaV5U

Looking Back on 2023 at Metropolitan Family Services
As 2023 comes to a close, we're proud to look back on the accomplishments made at Metropolitan Family Services this year! From expansions to graduations, there were so many great moments worth celebrating. Join us as we watch these highlights and look forward to more fun in the new year!

Happy Holidays from MFS
Happy Holidays from the Metropolitan Family to yours! To our staff, boards, volunteers, donors, and so many more, we hope you're able to spend the end of the year with your loved ones. Please enjoy these highlights from some of our recent holiday events where we took a moment to celebrate the season of giving!

Holiday Shoppe 2023
A labor of love for more than 25 years, Family Shelter Service of Metropolitan Family Services DuPage (FSS of MFSD) has hosted Holiday Shoppe, an annual event to help bring joy and the spirit of the season to local community families affected by domestic abuse. We thank the corporations, groups, and countless individuals that collectively supported this effort. Here are a few moments from our 2023 Holiday Shoppe! 🎁

Mpower a Family
This Giving Tuesday, we're grateful for our Metropolitan family! Our community continues to touch thousands of clients and families, and our thousand-member staff continues to go above and beyond to ensure our services reach clients where they are. Your generous contribution goes beyond the gifts unwrapped during the holidays; it truly transforms the entire holiday season for Metropolitan families. This year, consider supporting Metropolitan's communities in honor of someone you're grateful for in yours!