Erica Wang, an Art Therapy & Counseling student at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, will develop and implement a holistic wellness and life skills program for adolescent and young adults at The Night Ministry's new Phoenix Hall residence in North Lawndale. The program will serve as a pilot for programmatic innovation for The Night Ministry and include participant engagement in the development process. In addition to creative approaches to mental, emotional, and physical wellness, Erica will also develop life skills training such as strengths-based goal setting, study skills, personal finances, and technology training. Erica hopes to raise a total of $4,500: $2,100 for art supplies and $2,400 to cover expenses for field trips, guest speakers, and special instructors.

The Schweitzer Fellowship is a year-long service learning program for graduate students in health-related professions who will design and implement innovative direct service projects aimed at improving the health and well-being of underserved Chicago area communities. Through their community projects and participation in a year-long program that includes mentoring support, monthly meetings, written reflection, and interprofessional collaboration, Schweitzer Fellows are developing the skills and confidence needed to become Leaders in Service—professionals who will remain dedicated to public service and to creating change.

In the summer of 2019, the Schweitzer Fellows for Life network launched Fellows Fest 2019, a campaign to help support our current Fellows' projects. Each of the Fellows has created a "wish list" of supplies and resources that will help them realize their service project goals. We also invite you to join us for our Fellows Fest event taking place on September 17th, 6-8pm in Chicago. Click here for more info and to RSVP.

The Chicago Areas Schweitzer Fellowship is a program of Health & Medicine Policy Research Group. Your Summer Fest donation will appear on your credit card statement at "Health & Medicine."