Elijah's House, NFP follows the CDC guidelines for onsite Programs.
Decorating
Gurus
Develop Skills As A Cake Designer
Join us in a sweet adventure, and let's craft not just cakes but memories. In this pastry decorating class, teens use their imagination to explore and master the world of pastry decorating. Learn cake sculpting techniques, explore different types of frostings, fondants, use decorative sugars, candy and experiment with food coloring, chocolates and other materials to embellish assorted pastries. Take your decorating skills to the next level as you become a Decorating Guru.
Urban Teen Magazine
Do you want to be a journalist?
Establish the cornerstones needed to develop a great news story. Urban Teen Magazine offers youth hands-on job skills and educates them in the field of magazine publishing, journalism and reporting.
Also available is our Urban Teen Magazine - an online publication.
Word Choice Cafe
Want to learn to cook?
We feature baking, cooking and pastry techniques that can easily help you develop these skills. Our Program focuses on recipes, proper measuring, classic techniques, presentation, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen, and exploring new flavors.
WORD CHOICE CULINARY
Word Choice Cafe Culinary teaches young people basic skills in cooking and cuisine. Students will master essential kitchen fundamentals, ranging from professional knife skills and safety protocols to the science of balancing complex flavors. Through hands-on sessions, students will explore diverse global cuisines, learning to prepare everything from scratch-made pastas to intricate pastries. Beyond the recipes, the program emphasizes encouraging teens to express their unique styles through food.
Past
Accomplishments
Our past is marked by a of meaningful achievements that have positively impacted our community. Through various projects, we have worked hand in hand with organizations and residents to create lasting change. Each initiative reflects our commitment to fostering growth and support within our community. We take pride in the relationships we've built and milestones we've reached together.
Bringing Back Community
“Bringing Back Community” is an Elijah’s House initiative to stop violence in Chicago communities through peaceful activities that encourage positive police and teen interactions.
​.Bringing Back Community is funded by Safe and Peaceful Communities and Sponsored by Afterschool Matters, and Resilience Partners, nfp.
HANDI-MAN HOME IMPROVEMENT
Our Handi-man Home Improvement program helps teens develop skills in basic home improvement and carpentry. Participants of the program learn how to use power tools, frame walls and install walls, install metal roofing, learn proper safety techniques and experience construction work in a positive and supportive environment. A scattered sites program teens work in and with the community helping to restore and rehab resident homes. Call 773-517-5108 to make an appointment today.