Jean Jourdain is a certified master trainer and has been at Primo Center for about 9 months providing individualized fitness training for the staff. Primo Center CEO, Christine Achre, initially asked Jean to help ensure the staff was in optimum mental and physical health during the opening phase of the pandemic (July 2020)… Read more »
We created the Englewood Community Kitchens (ECK) to create positive food experiences for our residents to learn better health and wellness habits. Sandy Mitchell leads the ECK and shared more in a Q&A about her role and passion for the art of homemade cooking. Q: What is your role at Primo Center and… Read more »
This month we celebrate the rich history and culture of the Black community. Join us as we shine a spotlight on Primo Center’s own sheroes and heroes who make our work possible. Diane Jerdine has been a warrior for justice her entire adult life. She considers herself a servant leader whose personal mission of helping… Read more »
“Just like moons and like suns, With the certainty of tides, Just like hopes springing high, Still I’ll rise.” – Maya Angelou Dear Friends: I hope your year is off to a great start. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the impact the events of 2020 had on all of us, but that… Read more »
More than just lacking essential resources: Early trauma and mental illness often lead to homelessness. “Not only is mental health a huge component in becoming homeless, but it can also be a huge component in remaining homeless.” Finding housing for our clients at Primo Center is just one part of the scope of services we… Read more »
An Interview With Phil La Duke Originally published by Authority Magazine and Thrive Global Practice Active Listening. A large part of effectively supporting our community is by practicing active listening. We practice active listening every day with our families and learn a lot more about their needs, concerns, and general feelings about their situation. We… Read more »
Primo Center, Chicago’s largest and highest performing provider of services and shelter for homeless children and their families, becomes the first Chicago recipient and partner of Global Gift Registry. Created during the COVID-19 crisis, The Global Gift Registry, channels the resources of a diverse group of women to provide essential resources to expectant women and… Read more »
It is hard to believe that it has been three months since the pandemic upended life in this country. While many people have been sheltering in place, our frontline staff has been working tirelessly to serve our homeless families in this difficult and ever-changing situation. Primo Center’s community of supporters has stepped up in ways… Read more »
COVID-19 is exposing Chicago’s deep economic and health inequities that have plagued Black and Brown communities on the South and West sides of the city for generations. There is a 30-year life expectancy gap between residents living in the North and South and West sides of Chicago. This disparity can be attributed to social determinants… Read more »
Every person, family and business is affected today by COVID-19. Families with unstable housing feel the effects even more severely. At Primo Center, we feel the pandemic’s impact throughout the organization and on the lives of the children and families we serve. The pandemic has intensified our clients’ challenges and created new obstacles for us…. Read more »
