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StartDonating You can help us by donating cash contributions to support our daily operation WHAT’S IN THE NAME The framework behind the name - [Mentoring](https://akamworks.org/mentoring/) - A Knock At Midnight’s Mentoring Program A Knock At Midnight provides a Mentoring Program for youth as a Violence Prevention & Intervention resource. Our Mentoring Program focuses on establishing strong Mentor & Mentee relationships first! Following the establishment of a solid foundation of trust between Mentor & Mentee, our Mentors move on to other goals - [Computer Literacy](https://akamworks.org/computer-literacy/) - Computer Literacy AKAM’s basic computer literacy trainings encompass an introduction to Windows and basic PC operation, the fundamentals of word processing using Microsoft Word, an introduction to spread sheets using Microsoft Excel, the fundamentals of desktop presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint, navigating the internet, and E-mail fundamentals. Participants are introduced to using computers with digital cameras, - [About](https://akamworks.org/about/) - Make a Donation We Make a Difference in their Life We help poor people to break the cycle of poverty through education, build healthcare systems in remote areas to help poor people to stay healthier. Fudding 83% Donations 66% Help the people You Can Help us to Change One Person Live Through Donation Food Water - [Volunteers1](https://akamworks.org/volunteers1/) - Jessica Brown City Council President president@citygov.com (+91)8002359595 Charlee Mangar Town Clerk townclerk@citygov.com (+91)8002359595 Kevin Martin City Auditor auditor@citygov.com (+91)8002359595 Robert Peterson Councilor, District 2 district2@citygov.com (+91)8002359595 Christine Eve Health Director director@citygov.com (+91)8002359595 Kanaov Marla Councilor, District 3 district3@citygov.com (+91)8002359595 Dinaval Jall Councilor, District 1 district1@citygov.com (+91)8002359595 Wenalbooze Tax Collector collector@citygov.com (+91)8002359595 Help People in Need - [Webinar](https://akamworks.org/webinar/) - WEBINAR Select Webinar JOIN WEBINAR Click Here HOST WEBINAR Click Here SCHEDULE WEBINAR Click Here Click Here To Login With Zoom - [Make an Appointment](https://akamworks.org/make-an-appointment/) - Book Now Make an Appointment [booked-calendar] - [Local Area Network](https://akamworks.org/local-area-network/) - Local Area Network Local Area Networks (LANs) are voluntary, inclusive and community based bodies with the express purpose of improving the welfare of chilfren and families. Membership on the LAN reflects a balance of formal systems that operate in a community along with parents and other community stakholders. LANs are responsible for developing community based - [Job Application](https://akamworks.org/job-application/) - Apply Now Job Application - [Merch](https://akamworks.org/merch/) - PRODUCTS MERCH - [Triple P (Parenting)](https://akamworks.org/triple-p-parenting/) - Triple P (Parenting) Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation - [Workforce Development](https://akamworks.org/workforce-development/) - Workforce Development Today’s job market requires considerably more qulifications than in the past. AKAM ‘sWorkforce Preparation training is designed to prepare you for such situations. No matter what your goals are, our staff is committed to cultivating your skills and promoting self-sufficiency. Workforce Preparation courses are four-week sessions, which occur Thursdays, from 2:30-4:30pm. Objectives: Resume - [Youth Engaged In Schools (YES)](https://akamworks.org/youth-engaged-in-schools-yes/) - Youth Engaged In Schools (YES) AKAM serves in partnership with Banner Schools to provide Workforce Development trainings during a ten weeks program focused on preparing students for transition from the juvenile detention center back into full-time high school. The program is operated through CPS Department of Graduation Pathways and is funded by the Illinois Department - [IUMP - Register](https://akamworks.org/iump-register/) - REGISTER NOW Username First Name Last Name E-mail Address Password Confirm Password Only fill in if you are not human Login - [IUMP - Login](https://akamworks.org/iump-login/) - LOGIN FORM Username or E-mail Password Only fill in if you are not human Keep me signed in Register Forgot your password? - [Become a Volunteer](https://akamworks.org/become-a-volunteer/) - Requirements Aliquam hendrerit a augue insu image pellentes que id erat quis sollicitud null mattis Ipsum is simply dummy typesetting industry. Alienum phaedrum torquatos nec eu, vis detraxit periculis ex, nihil expetendis in meifn pericula euripidis. Latin America. Motivated & enthusiastic. Adapt to new cultures & situations. Ready to support people & the community. Send Mail - [Community Justice (CJI)](https://akamworks.org/community-justice/) - Community Justice (CJI) AKAM’s Community Access to Justice Program focuses on the Communities impacted by incarceration. We provide services and information to the community and participants in Three (3) Service Areas: Documentation & ID – We assist those who need to obtain state identification cards, birth certificates, etc… Education & Training – We conduct “Know - [Whats In The Name](https://akamworks.org/whats-in-the-name/) - WHAT’S IN THE NAME The framework behind the name of our organization came from a sermon titled “A Knock At Midnight” preached by the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.- which was later published in a book entitled, The Strength To Love. Being educated on the nuances of the civil rights movement for over 15 - [Executive Director’s BIO](https://akamworks.org/executive-directors-bio/) - Executive Director’s BIO Minister Johnny Banks Sr. is founder and Executive Director of A Knock At Midnight NFP. Minister Banks is committed to promoting his vision to collaborate with educational and community institutions to bring knowledge, information and heightened awareness of issues and problems impacting community health, effective parenting, character education, life skills, and community - [Director’s BIO](https://akamworks.org/directors-bio/) - Director’s BIO Ida M. Brown brings over 15 years of professional experience in public health and community development. She is the Co-Founder of A Knock At Midnight and currently serves as the President and Director of Operations. She is responsible for establishing internal operating procedures and making changes as needed to improve the agency’s efficiency - [OUR MISSION](https://akamworks.org/our-mission/) - OUR MISSION A Knock At Midnight, NFP (AKAM) is a non-for-profit, 501© (3) community- based organization established in September of 2003, located on the south side of Chicago, Illiniois. AKAM primarily focuses on providing direct services in the communities of Auburn Gresham, Englewood, West Englewood, and West Chatham. However, our services are also extended throughout - [Upward Bound](https://akamworks.org/upward-bound/) - Upward Bound https://akamworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AKAM_UpwardBoundPromo2_08312023.mp4 A Knock At Midnight’s “Upward Bound” Program provides fundamental support to participants in preparation for their entrance into college. The “Upward Bound” Program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their Pre-College Performances, and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. The Goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which - [Teen Reach](https://akamworks.org/teen-reach/) - A Knock At Midnight’s Teen Reach Program The Teen REACH program was established in 1998. The acronym R.E.A.C.H. stands for Responsibility, Education, Achievement, Caring, and Hope. This program provides positive services and activities for youth between the ages of 6-17 during out-of-school hours. Teen REACH has helped hundreds of youths stay out of trouble in - [CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS (CPS)](https://akamworks.org/chicago-public-schools-cps/) - CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS (CPS) AKAM partners with CPS as an approved service provider. We provide Prevention Education program services to 15-20 schools per year. Although our primary target areas are Englewood and Auburn Gresham, because of program effectiveness our services are provided throughout the City of Chicago. The program is designed to create positive character - [AKAM PHOTOS](https://akamworks.org/akam-photos/) - AKAM Health Fair 2013 A Knock At Midnight hosted a neighborhood health fair where people from the community were invited to come out and learn a few things about personal health and have a little fun. We brought out the jumping room for the kids, played games, jumped rope, danced, and had an awesome self - [AKAM VIDEOS](https://akamworks.org/akam-videos/) - Program Ceremony YES End of Program Ceremony The YES Workforce Development program was a 3 month Summer program run by A Knock At Midnight for high school students who had either been dismissed from public school or were having trouble attaining normal credit hours due to disciplinary reasons. Throughout the summer we taught the youth - [What Do We Offer?](https://akamworks.org/what-do-we-offer/) - What Do We Offer? AKAM provides consultant services in the form of educational trainings, workshops, seminars, and speaking engagements. Prevention services are tailored to meet the needs and budgets of our clients. A representative can work with you to develop a schedule for any of the following service deliverables. Professional Development; Social, & Emotional Learning; - [Contact](https://akamworks.org/contact/) - Asked Questions Contact With Us Address 400 W. 76th St, STE. 206 Chicago, IL 60620 Phone P: 773.488.2960 F: 773.488.2020 Email akambanks@msn.com akamforbrown@me.com - [S.C.A.N.](https://akamworks.org/s-c-a-n/) - S.C.A.N. The Service Coordinator and Navigation (“SCAN”) Program supports youth at the highest risk of exposure to violence, violent victimization, and active involvement in violence who live in the Grand Crossing and Chatham communities, serving residents of the following zip code areas: 60619, 60620, 60621 and 60637. Program Outcome Goals include: Increasing youth self-efficacy. Ensuring - [Outreach 1 & 2](https://akamworks.org/out-reach-1-2/) - Outreach Programs 1 & 2 AKAM’s Outreach Program is one of the cornerstones of the organization’s services. We hire outreach workers who live in the communities we serve. We respect their ability to establish trusting relationships and understand barriers. The outreach message depends on the focus of community needs. The goal of community outreach is - [Attendance Case Management](https://akamworks.org/attendance-case-management/) - Attendance Case Management Boots on the Ground, Students in the Seats In collaboration with Chicago Public Schools and Charter and Private schools, AKAM’s Attendance Management program deploys Transition Specialists who conduct home visits, in-school shadowing, and offer wrap-around services for students and their families. These services are designed to help students get back on track - [WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (CDL TRAINING)](https://akamworks.org/workforcedevelopment_1/) - Workforce Development (CDL Training) A Knock At Midnight has implemented a workforce development program called, Skill-Up 2 Change, to offer Young Adults (between 18 – 24 Years Old), opportunities to gain hard skills that will increase their chance of becoming employable in career pathways that offer sustainable employment opportunities in the hopes of changing their lives. - [WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (CULINARY ARTS)](https://akamworks.org/workforcedevelopment_2/) - Workforce Development (Culinary Arts) A Knock At Midnight‘s Culinary Arts Program prepares Students (18 – 26 Years Old) for a Career in the Food Service and Culinary Arts Industries. The Food Service and Culinary Arts Curriculum includes: Instruction in Food Preparation Safe Food Handling Storage & Serving of Food Cash Handling Customer Service Workplace Safety - [Safe Passage](https://akamworks.org/safe-passage/) - A Knock At Midnight’s Safe Passage Program A Knock At Midnight partners with The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to provide a Safe Passage program that is implemented at select schools, identified by CPS. We are contracted to provide a positive, trusted adult to be present at each school for which we are contracted to ensure - [One Summer Chicago (OSC)](https://akamworks.org/one-summer-chicago-osc/) - One Summer Chicago (“OSC”) Previous Next AKAM provides the One Summer Chicago Program to 100 youth who are identified as “high need youth”, between the ages of 16 and 24. The youth reside in the highest-risk communities. The program is designed to provide youth with job skills, financial literacy, and workplace experiences in various businesses - [Enrichment](https://akamworks.org/enrichment/) - A Knock At Midnight’s Enrichment Program Previous Next A Knock At Midnight provides an Enrichment School Year Program featuring Youth Development and STEM Access Program Services to youth within the Englewood and Auburn Gresham communities on the south side of Chicago. The program model promotes pro-social behaviors among youth to increase engagement and provide enriching - [Family Advocacy](https://akamworks.org/family-advocacy/) - Family Advocacy Program A Knock At Midnight’s Family Advocacy Program is a unique initiative sponsored by the Illinois Department of Children. Family Advocacy is designed to develop systems that help families to identify their strengths and needs. Additionally, the program implements strategies to resolve challenges and accomplish goals that improve the quality of life, leading - [I.T. Training Program](https://akamworks.org/it-training-program/) - A Knock At Midnight’s Information Technology Training Program https://akamworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AKAM_ITProgramPromo_V3_07312023TJ.mp4 A Knock at Midnight’s Information Technology Program or “Skill-Up 2 Level-Up” Program provides the skills training and broader experience needed for students to earn industry level certifications that can lead to jobs in Information Technology (IT) and other professional fields. The A.K.A.M. I.T. Training Program includes: - [Donation](https://akamworks.org/donation/) - “A Knock At Midnight” is a 501(c)3 Organization! Your Donation Is Tax-Deductible. Donation Selection I want to make this donation anonymously. I want to make this donation in my name or my organization's name. 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