FACE Forward

WHO ARE WE? Our FACE (Family and Community Engagement) Forward Network is a professional learning and collaboration network for school personnel and community-based organizations dedicated to authentic student and family engagement. We meet on the 1st Fridays of the month. (exceptions for January and April this year- 2026/2027). Every month we have an opportunity to learn about resources, to network, and we always have a guest presenter.

Topic: ISAC Presenting- FASA and College Planning

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)

Type of meeting: Hybrid

Time: For In-Person Participants- Networking from 9:00AM -9:30AM, Presentation begins at 9:30AM

For Zoom- the Presentation begins at 9:30AM

*All registered participants will be entered in our raffle. Must be present (online or via Zoom) to win.

Location Notes: Please use entrance 8N, located on the North side of the building, along the 290 and Bataan Dr. You will need to ring the bell for entry, then proceed to the second floor using the stairs or the elevator.

Register HERE

Time: For In-Person Participants- Networking from 9:00AM -9:30AM, Presentation begins at 9:30AM

For Zoom- the Presentation begins at 9:30AM

*All registered participants will be entered in our raffle. Must be present (online or via Zoom) to win.

Location Notes: Please use entrance 8N, located on the North side of the building, along the 290 and Bataan Dr. You will need to ring the bell for entry, then proceed to the second floor using the stairs or the elevator.

***On the day of the meeting, if you have any questions, please call or text at 708-990-7975

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On the day of the meeting, please call or text if you have any questions or issues. 708-990-7975

• Friday, October, 2nd, 2026- ISAC Presenting
• Friday, November 6th, 2026- TBA
• Friday, December 4th, 2026- TBA
• Friday, January 8th, 2027- Virtual only- Resource Share Day!
• Friday, February 5th, 2027- TBA
• Friday, March 5th, 2027- TBA
• Friday, April 9th, 2027- TBA
• Friday, May 7th, 2027- TBA
• Friday, June 4th, 2027- TBA

We are hosting a Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 17th from 11AM-2PM

There will be:

• Hot Lunch
• Health Screening for all
• Mobile Dental for school aged children
• Vaccines for school aged children
• Clothing and winter goods
• Community Resource Fair
• So much MORE

A flyer with more information is coming...please be on the look out!

Maria-Elena (ME) Agrela

She/Her/Ella

Director of Community Relations

Call/Text: 708-990-7975

Email: MEAgrela@west40.org

Website: www.west40communityresources.org

Community Resource Referral Form: HERE

Instagram: West40CommunityResources

Main Office (Lexington) Directions

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