METROPOLITAN’S PACT IN NUMBERS

Metropolitan community wraps around our families

Economic Stability

MFS served 2,850 workforce development participants.

Participants secured employment projected to generate over $8 million in annual earnings, bringing greater economic stability to individuals, families and communities.

93% OF ADULT PARTICIPANTS were satisfied with the jobs they obtained with MFS support, earning an average of $20 per hour and 65% are now earning more than they did in their previous positions.

1,209 TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS gained valuable work experience through jobs and training placements, earning an average wage of $17 per hour and building a foundation for future careers.

The HECC Food Pantry provided

3,733 community
members

experiencing food insecurity with the equivalent of about 425,000 MEALS, offering a reliable source of nourishment throughout the year.

Education

HECC Clubhouse served

143

children and adolescents in after-school programming with all participants advancing to the next grade level.

100%

of participating high school seniors graduated, exceeding Chicago Public Schools’ graduation rate of 83%.

With MFS test preparation and essay-writing support, 132 STUDENTS EARNED $1.2M IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.

MFS served 1,363 early learning students

80%

of students ages 3–5 strengthened their early literacy skills, and 86% improved their social-emotional skills, both critical to kindergarten readiness.

97%

of parents and caregivers felt confident that the program was preparing their child for future success in the next stage of their education.

EMOTIONAL WELLNESS

MFS served 2,935 Behavioral Health clients.

89%

experienced improvement in their trauma-related well-being while receiving services.

As the region’s only provider of Adoption Support and Preservation services, MFS helped 98% of families formed through adoption stay together, preventing 199 children from re-entering the child welfare system by keeping them in safe homes where they can thrive.

MFS’ 24-hour mobile crisis response (MCR) served 1,236 people experiencing a mental health emergency.

82% OF YOUTH AND TEEN CLIENTS did not have another crisis in the following 90 days, an improvement over the 25% national average.

93% OF ON-SITE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS RESPONSE CASES avoided costly hospitalizations or other resource-intensive support by stabilizing clients in their homes or community spaces.

Empowerment

699 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 24,616 HOURS OF SERVICE to support MFS programs, an $851,866 value.

MFS answered 6,642 calls on the 24-hour domestic violence hotline, providing survivors and their loved ones with immediate guidance, safety planning, and connections to vital resources.

MPOWERED CONNECTIONS FOR AGING AND DISABLED ADULTS served 1,843 people; 97% of participants felt more informed about how to access help when needed, and 95% reported that the program supported their ability to live independently.

MFS Re-Entry Support Services helped 48 individuals returning from incarceration secure employment and build greater stability, with 84% remaining employed through their first 30 days.

Our DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOUSING PROGRAM served 47 survivors, helping 98% secure safe, temporary housing and 100% of survivors who completed services secure permanent housing. Survivors built greater stability in programming, with 100% maintaining or increasing their income and 96% maintaining or obtaining health insurance.

LAS secured 340 ORDERS OF PROTECTION to safeguard 524 adults and children.

LAS received 4,800 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER AND PRO BONO LEGAL ASSISTANCE, an in-kind donation value of $1.5M+, helping us exponentially magnify our impact.

LAS served 14,084 clients.

Our legal advocacy resulted in over $3.1M+ IN TOTAL FINANCIAL AWARDS FOR CLIENTS , including child support, judgments, settlements, and other awards.

LAS helped 114 FAMILIES NAVIGATE THE COURT SYSTEM to avoid eviction and remain stably housed.