SER relies on the strong support of public and private funding sources to help our customers succeed. We have a high success rate in meeting the needs of individuals that other organizations may not serve. We consistently reach our educational and employments targets, and have earned a reputation for doing whatever it takes to help our customers succeed.

Public Funding Sources

• Chicago Department of Community Development
• Chicago Department of Family and Support Services
• Chicago Housing Authority
• Chicago Public Schools
• City Colleges of Chicago
• Cook County Works

• Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
• Illinois Department of Human Services
• Illinois State Board of Education
• United States Department of Labor

Private Funding Sources

• After School Matters
• Allianz Foundation 
• Chicago Community Trust
• Fifth Third Bank
• IBM
• Jewel Osco
• LISC Chicago
• McCormick Tribune/WGN Radio 720 Neediest Kids Fund
• Microsoft
• Midwest Generation
• NBC Universal Foundation
• Partnership for New Communities
• SER National
• Taproot Foundation
• US Bank

“SER understands the problems that their community faces, and helps members of that community achieve their hopes and dreams.” -Commissioner Mary Ellen Caron Chicago Department of Family and Support Services