Corazon Community Services' youth and staff have taken a new interest in the news... by creating their own! The Break the Violence Committee has just released the first-ever edition of their Peace in the Streets Newsletter, CLICK HERE to read Volume 1: Issue 1: April 2012. The Break the Violence Committee is a group of young people in Cicero who want to show the community a positive change, and who have big dreams for what they'll do in the future. The Staff and Youth of the FUERZA Youth Center have just released the second-ever edition of their Fuerza Press, CLICK HERE to read Volume 1: Issue 2: April 2012. The FUERZA Youth Center is the backbone of Corazon, the program upon which everything else was built. Initiated in 2003, the FUERZA of today is located in a newly renovated, state of the art center and welcomes approximately 50 youth each day. Check it out at 5339 W. 25th Street!

Corazon Community Services is currently partnering with Valoramas in their Founders' Grants Initiative! Valoramas is a Latino-focused online membership community where you can shop, save, connect and make a difference in the Latino community. Corazon has an opportunity to win $35,000 in unrestricted funds! Vote for us!
1. Click on the image below
2. Use code "founders2012" to register (become a member for free!)
3. Vote

HISTORY
Corazón Community Services was formed in 2003 out of a vision for the community of Cicero where the needs of the children, youth and families would be met by a comprehensive set of programs offered in the ‘settlement house’ style using a bilingual/bicultural approach.

MISSION
Corazón Community Services mission is to improve the quality of life for children, youth and families through holistic social services offered in a culturally sensitive environment.

CORE SERVICE AREAS
Corazón Community Services offers programs and services in four core areas: Prevention, Intervention, Education and Health.

MAIN OFFICE: 5116 W. 14th Street Cicero, IL 60804
NRI REENTRY OFFICE: 6019 W. 26th Street Cicero, IL 60804
FUERZA YOUTH CENTER: 5339 W. 25th Street Cicero, IL 60804

Phone: (708) 656-1400 | Fax: (708) 656-1411