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Catholic Charities

Madonna House
Samantha Rivera
Social Justice Internship 2014-15

More Than A Staff: A Family

Sister Jean, Director of Housing Services

Sharita Sloan, Program Supervisor

Soraida Flores, Assistant Program Supervisor

Getting Oriented
Site Tour and Initial Projects

The GCFD Makes Weekly Donations

The Staff Office

Client Affirmations

House Rules

Kitchen

Dining Room

The Chapel

The Family Room

The Kids Playroom

The Computer Room

Creating a Resource Database

Affordable Housing Database

Creating a Newsletter

Advocacy with
Chicagos Coalition for the
Homeless (CCH)
Social Justice in Action

Chicago Housing Authority Hearing

Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Delegation

Holidays at Madonna House


Building Community

Happy Halloween Goodie Bags!

Easter Potluck!

The Spices of Life

Youth Programs
Connecting with the clients

These included: field days, talent shows, cookie


decorating, game nights, movie nights, and arts and crafts

Thank you for an amazing experience!

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