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Empower People & Change Lives

We value strengthening the quality of life for
underserved and marginalized people.

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Empowering Families Through Resources

Helping to build bright futures and provide opportunities
for families — it’s what we do.

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Adult Enrichment

POC provides educational support tailored to your goals to improve your English, increase your education, and prepare for citizenship.

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Youth & Family Engagement

Camps, after school programs, teen group, dance, community classes

Case Management

Food, clothing, Medicaid, school forms, general support

Immigration Relief

Legal/employment help, advocacy, rental rights, community outreach

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Leadership Development

Empowering emerging leaders with new skills to uplift themselves and strengthen their families.

Lend A Helping Hand

Volunteer today to help families on their journey.

Upcoming Programs

Adult, Youth, and Family Wraparound Programs

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Events of the month

April 01

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learning Lab
English Conversation, FREE Childcare
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 01

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Learning Lab
Job Application Assistance BY APPOINTMENT WITH KELLI
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 02

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learning Lab
English Conversation, FREE Childcare
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 02

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Learning Lab
Vocabulary Lesson
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 06

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learning Lab
English Conversation, FREE Childcare
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 06

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Learning Lab
Office Hours - help registering for classes, etc.
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 07

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learning Lab
English Conversation, FREE Childcare
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 07

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Learning Lab
Vocabulary Lesson
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 07

12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

Learning Lab
Book Read Aloud and Conversation
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 07

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Learning Lab
Book Read Aloud and Conversation
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 08

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learning Lab
English Conversation, FREE Childcare
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 08

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Learning Lab
Job Application Assistance BY APPOINTMENT WITH KELLI
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 09

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learning Lab
English Conversation, FREE Childcare
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 09

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Learning Lab
Vocabulary Lesson
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 10

06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

ICompete Free Family Fun Night
ICompete programs are intended for families who meet eligibility requirements. Program registration is limited. For questions please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Falcon Park Recreation Center, 2195 N. Hicks Road, Palatine, IL 60074

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April 13

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learning Lab
English Conversation, FREE Childcare
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 13

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Learning Lab
Office Hours - help registering for classes, etc.
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 14

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learning Lab
English Conversation, FREE Childcare
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 14

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Learning Lab
Vocabulary Lesson
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 14

12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

Learning Lab
Book Read Aloud and Conversation
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 14

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Learning Lab
Book Read Aloud and Conversation
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 15

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learning Lab
English Conversation, FREE Childcare
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 15

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Learning Lab
Job Application Assistance BY APPOINTMENT WITH KELLI
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 16

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learning Lab
English Conversation, FREE Childcare
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 16

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Learning Lab
Vocabulary Lesson
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 20

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learning Lab
English Conversation, FREE Childcare
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 20

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Learning Lab
Office Hours - help registering for classes, etc.
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 21

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learning Lab
English Conversation, FREE Childcare
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 21

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Learning Lab
Vocabulary Lesson
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 21

12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

Learning Lab
Book Read Aloud and Conversation
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 21

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Learning Lab
Book Read Aloud and Conversation
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 22

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learning Lab
English Conversation, FREE Childcare
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 22

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Learning Lab
Job Application Assistance BY APPOINTMENT WITH KELLI
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 22

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

CEDA Services
Join us to learn about vision, dental, and rent assistance with CEDA! Presentation will be in English and Spanish. Registration required. Call 847-776-9500 to register.
Community Resource Center POC 1585 Rand Rd Palatine IL 60074
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April 23

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learning Lab
English Conversation, FREE Childcare
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 23

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Learning Lab
Vocabulary Lesson
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 24

05:30 PM - 09:30 PM

ICompete Late Night Lock-In
ICompete programs are intended for families who meet eligibility requirements. Program registration is limited. For questions please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Falcon Park Recreation Center, 2195 N. Hicks Road, Palatine, IL 60074
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April 27

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learning Lab
English Conversation, FREE Childcare
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 27

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Learning Lab
Office Hours - help registering for classes, etc.
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 28

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learning Lab
English Conversation, FREE Childcare
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 28

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Learning Lab
Vocabulary Lesson
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 28

12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

Learning Lab
Book Read Aloud and Conversation
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 28

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Learning Lab
Book Read Aloud and Conversation
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 29

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learning Lab
English Conversation, FREE Childcare
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 29

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Learning Lab
Job Application Assistance BY APPOINTMENT WITH KELLI
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 30

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learning Lab
English Conversation, FREE Childcare
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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April 30

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Learning Lab
Vocabulary Lesson
Community Resource Center, 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60174
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Family Wraparound Programs Adult Programs Youth Programs

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Our Impact

9,637

individuals aided

With clothing.

73,235

individuals fed

With healthy food provided by Faith Feeds Food Pantry.

3,416

individuals assisted

With immigration relief and education.

3,360

individuals supported

Through Adult Enrichment visits & ESL Conversation groups.

3,172

children, teens, & parents benefitted

Through Youth & Family Engagement programs.

6,991

individuals connected

Through outreach activities provided by our Community Navigators.

Read Our Annual Report

Where Community Becomes Family

Read Our Success Stories.

Being Together

29 January 2026

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Talking to Children About Hard Things

18 November 2025

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Joy in Community

05 October 2025

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Hope is Resistance

08 September 2025

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A Year of Remarkable Growth and Impact

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From Learner to Leader: Cecilia’s Story of Perseverance and Pride

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Bridging Cultures, Building Futures

Every month, POC provides an incredible opportunity to engage with a vibrant community of learners. Each day, we gather in the Learning Lab to practice English in a supportive atmosphere. Monthly, we connect with over 100 guests from more than 14 countries, all eager to sharpen their language skills and become active members of their community. To ensure our guests feel at home and part of their new environment, we proudly collaborate with exceptional partners who generously share their insights, experiences, and resources.

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Elena Found More Than a Class—She Found a Community

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Learning Lab Volunteers

Since 2018, Hisae has been a dedicated participant in the Learning Lab, taking full advantage of its diverse offerings, including POC and Harper College ESL Conversation groups, the ESL Book Club, and Advanced ESL. She attends classes at the Higgins Education Center and participates in an ESL Group via Zoom to further develop her language skills, demonstrating her commitment to lifelong learning.

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Ray & Chanelle Reflect on Their Volunteering Experience

19 February 2025

Q&A with volunteers Ray and Chanelle

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