Next Move Community Services

Our Community Closet will be closed until June 29th, if you need any assistance please text or give us a call at (708) 232-8029 and a staff member will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you!

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall of the "Darice Timeless Minis" toys because they contain levels of lead that violate the federal lead paint ban. These toys come in mini red wagons, watering cans, and chairs.

To learn more about this recall please visit the CPSC website for the full recall notice: https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2026/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-Darice-Timeless-Minis-Miniature-Red-Wagons-Chairs-and-Watering-Cans-Immediately-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-from-Lead-Poisoning-Violate-Federal-Ban-for-Lead-in-Paint

🔥🥵 List of Cooling Centers Nearby! 🥵🔥

With dangerous heat expected, please take precautions and stay cool. If you don't have access to air conditioning, cooling centers are available throughout Cook County and the Chicago area.

❄️ Cooling Center Resources
• Cook County Cooling Centers: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/cooling-centers
• Illinois Cooling Centers Locator: https://www.illinois.gov/services/service.cooling-centers.html
• Chicago Cooling Centers & 311 Information: https://311.chicago.gov/s/article/Cooling-centers

💧 Heat Safety Tips
✅ Drink plenty of water
✅ Limit outdoor activities during peak heat hours
✅ Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing
✅ Check on seniors, neighbors, and those without air conditioning
✅ Never leave children or pets in a vehicle even for a few minutes!

📚 Need a place to cool off? Your local library is a great option to relax, read, use Wi-Fi, and escape the heat.

Interested in a career that makes a real impact? The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (Illinois DCFS) is hosting a virtual recruitment webinar on June 24 from 11 a.m. –1 p.m. Meet recruiters, explore job opportunities, and learn how you can support children and families across Illinois. View open positions at DCFSjobs.illinois.gov.

Register for the webinar here: https://bit.ly/4pewyWb

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Thank you to the attendees who came out on Friday for Next Move's Wear Orange event in honor of Gun Violence Awareness Month. A big shoutout to our 4 performers, thank you for sharing your voices and promoting community peace with us!

If you missed out on this event but would like to receive violence prevention resources or other resources please reach out to us!
(708) 232-8029
[email protected]

Ticks are part of summer in Illinois, but they don't have to keep you from enjoying the outdoors.

Whether you're gardening, walking the dog, hiking a trail, or cheering from the sidelines at a summer sports game, taking a minute to check for ticks can help protect you and your family.

Save this checklist for your next outdoor adventure, and remember:
✓ Check yourself, children, and pets after spending time outside
✓ Remove ticks promptly with fine-tipped tweezers
✓ Watch for symptoms like fever, rash, fatigue, or headache after a tick bite

Want to learn more?

Our latest blog post covers common tick myths, where you're most likely to encounter ticks, how to do a quick tick check, and what to do if you find one.
📝 Read more: https://open.substack.com/pub/idph/p/tick-season-is-here-dont-panic-just?r=546owr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Next Move Community Services is proud to have been represented earlier this week in Atlanta at the CDC Lead-Free Communities Summit by our Executive Director, Kiany Guider!

It was an honor to be surrounded by other community based organizations from across the country united by a shared mission to make our communities lead-free. Being able to hear diverse perspectives always inspires us to continue to make our program stronger and better. Thank you to all who shared this time with us!

A special thank you to Quanza and Paul for your continued support for our organization and the Lead-Free Communities Initiative!

Coursera has over 10,000 courses available online to help you further your career. Next Move offers FREE scholarships and guidance to the right course for you!
Apply here: https://wkf.ms/4qqdiWA

Have questions before you apply? Contact us:
(708) 232-8029
[email protected]