Press Releases
January 2012: UCAN to acquire Transitional and Independent Living Programs from Jane Addams Hull House Association
Due to UCAN's excellent reputation of providing great services to the older youth population, we have been asked by Hull House and the Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) to take on responsibility for these two programs. This will provide continuity of care for Hull House clients and a great opportunity to continue expanding UCAN's vision and mission in the Chicagoland area. This expansion constitutes an over 40% growth of our already successful Transitional Teen Services program, and is a benefit financially to the agency as a whole. Further, it marks the second time this year that DCFS has asked us to expand this program; in December, our Transitional Living Program grew by 20%.
October 2011: UCAN's accreditation from the Council on Accreditation is renewed
Council on Accreditation (COA) accreditation attests that an organization meets the highest national standards of best practice and establishes credibility that the organization is effective and professionally sound. It provides assurance to all stakeholders that UCAN is delivering needed services in the community, conducting its operations successfully, and managing its funds effectively. To read the press release, please click here.
April 19th, 2011: Matt Alber announces national concert tour benefitting local LGBT Youth Organizations, UCAN's LGBTQ Host Home chosen in Chicago
Click here to read the press release! Click here to read more about Matt's upcoming show at Schubas on May 25th.
April 2011: UCAN joins Chicagoland Inclusion and Diversity Alliance to assist young people in obtaining jobs
Click here to read more about this exciting Career Day planned for UCAN's youth!
January 2011: Zack Schrantz tapped as President & COO of UCAN
UCAN has named Zack Schrantz as President & COO in a restructuring of the organization's top positions. Former President Tom Vanden Berk retains his title as CEO. To read the press release, click here.
For more information, please contact Rebecca Faulk, Director of Development, at 773-290-5086 or faulkr@ucanchicago.org.
