Unemployment in Humboldt Park: 17.8%
Low-Income Families (Free or Reduced Lunch): 90%+
Community Disadvantage Index: 9/10
BLING Girls Overcoming These Obstacles: 24 strong!
Despite the barriers around them, in the past year our BLING girls have learned how to make jewelry, built their own co-op structure, and sold over $1,400 of bead jewelry to customers from all across America. Their most recent sales experience: North Park University's RELOAD conference for urban youth workers. Spot them in RELOAD's online photo album here. (They're the beautiful girls selling the jewelry!)
For all intrigued readers, BLING is now offering home parties. Our sweet girls will bring their wares to your home, showcase them to your friends, show your friends how to make a custom piece of jewelry, and take orders for custom sets. Introduce your friends to the best girls on the west side: host your BLING party today! Email Elizabeth at info@nlcenters.org or call 773.252.1104.
