ASID Illinois Chapter 1647 Merchandise Mart Chicago, IL 60654 Tel:  312.467.5080 Fax: 312.467.0888 asidil@sbcglobal.net Welcome to ASID COMMUNITY SERVICE A committee of heart - that brings healing by design "There are two worlds: the world that we can measure with line and rule, and the world that we can feel with our hearts and imagination."     - Leigh Hunt The ASID-Illinois Chapter has formed an alliance with the Supporting the Spirit Foundation and the Illinois Facilities Fund originating on the belief that all human beings are entitled to - and nurtured by - living and working within an environment that comforts the spirit and provides the opportunity to heal and replenish. As volunteers of the ASID COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE, our mission is: to bring our creative expertise and design ability to interior design projects presented to us through the Supporting the Spirit Foundation. to work on a pro bono basis to help those in need. Current Projects... TEEN LIVING PROGRAM - THE BELFORT HOUSE Last year, the Teen Living Program provided residential and supportive services to over 10,000 homeless and runaway youth on the North and South sides of Chicago. ASID COMMUNITY SERVICE and Supporting the Spirit Foundation have partnered together on this project. We are working with the staff and clients of the Teen Living Program - the Belfort House by providing ASID design services. Our mission is to design and create a more comfortable, nurturing and home-like environment for homeless and runaway teenagers at Belfort House. Ultimately the goal of the Teen Living Program will be to help these teenagers become independent. Education and training in basic skills of home care, cooking, money management etc. are some ways the Teen Living Program expects to accomplish this goal. SOUTHWEST WOMEN WORKING TOGETHER For women and children who have suffered domestic violence and abuse, Southwest Women Working Together provides counseling, housing and educational job training programs. More than 12,000 women and children were served last year. Increased demand and growing staff have prompted this Service to build a new facility and as ASID Community Service members, we will help design the interior spaces. Completed Projects. Three major projects designed and completed by the ASID Community Service Committee - Deborah's Place, The Rebecca Johnson Apartments and Marah's Place - have empowered women who are homeless and formerly homeless to take back and maintain control of their lives by providing food, shelter and supportive services every day of the year. DEBORAH'S PLACE - A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW THE REBECCA JOHNSON APARTMENTS AND MARAH'S PLACE JOIN OUR TEAM! Please contact the ASID office on this web site and we will be happy to speak to you personally about what we do and how you can become involved. WE REALLY NEED YOU! - ASID COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE