COVID-19: A Year in Review
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. Life as we knew it fundamentally changed. The need for services for those most […]
Author: Yaisa Hagood
Thriving Financially In Recovery
While life in recovery from addiction has its challenges, it is also full of hope and opportunity. This new chapter in your life can bring with it amazing possibilities that […]
Joann’s Recovery Story
Q: When did you complete the program at House of Hope? Joann: I was at House of Hope in 2017 for about 8 months. Q: How has your life changed […]
Introducing The 2021 Young Professionals Board
In January, Southside Center of Hope offically established it’s Young Professionals Board with 13 founding members. Together, the group will work to increase brand awareness for the agency while fundraising […]
Finding A Healthy Hobby That Suits You
Got a hobby? If not, now could be a better time than any to pick one up! Hobbies can improve a person’s sense of well-being and eliminate feelings […]
Executive Director Recieves Professional Development Grant
Southside Center of Hope Executive Director, Yaisa Hagood, recently received a leadership award from the Chicago Foundation for Women’s Southside Giving Circle. The award recognizes Hagood’s contribution to the agency and to the community at large as […]
Five Ways To Create Peace At Home
Many people are spending more time at home than ever before. It is important for mothers and their children to find peace at home as a way of reducing stress, […]
Executive Director’s 2020 Review
I am proud to be part of Southside Center of Hope. For 37 years, we have addressed three of the most pressing issues facing women in black and brown communities. […]
Covid-19, Recovery, and The Holidays
Across the world, friends and families come together during the winter months to celebrate the holiday season. Holiday gatherings can provide a much-needed break from our busy lifestyles, but they […]
Executive Director’s Thanksgiving Message
The year 2020 has been like no other in my recent memory. So many of us have lost our loved ones this year, some have lost jobs, incomes, and homes. […]