2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit

Metropolitan Family Services

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Causes: Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Family Services, Human Services, Senior Centers, Seniors

Mission: Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857 Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 68,000 families and individuals annually through seven community centers in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County. Metropolitan’s services promote education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.

Community Stories

14 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

lovemfs Donor

Rating: 5

07/31/2015

Great organization with great outcomes to prove it

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maybe General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

05/09/2013

This would be a great place to work, if HR would listen to some of the complaints some employees have regarding their (Administrative Staff Manager). Sad that some of us had to quit because of this.

A. Spence Volunteer

Rating: 5

12/23/2012

Metropolitan Family Services is a great place to work. Our goal is make a difference in the lives of children and families. This goal is accomplished through the myriad of services and being deeply rooted in communities. Thank you to my colleagues for making a difference!

Khalid S. Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

12/03/2012

Though I have never worked at MFS, I have been there on a monthly basis and have observed a office of dedicated staff members who are passionate for the work and especially the clients that they serve.

Lisa196 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 4

11/27/2012

We at Metropolitan Family Services know the right steps to create community impact we set measurable goals and track progress to demonstrate we are changing the odds and building strong communities. Our process to make it work is simple we identify the challenges and needs in more than 5 communities of greatest need.

Wasi7 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

11/26/2012

MFS has a long history of serving families. It has managed to stay solvent for over 150 years, even in the face of ecnonomic recessions in social service agencies. As an employee over 8yrs, I have appreciated the reputation MFS has, especially Calumet site. My ability to positively impact children and families has been great because of the professionalism, concern, and support of MFS. Wasi Young, M.S.H.S.A.

gmrice Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

11/25/2012

MFS is a great human services agency that is a critical link to the community--and one which embraces the community and is embraced by it! We are a community organizing agency and are sensitive to organizations that are in and of the community!

chicfaye Board Member

Rating: 5

11/11/2012

I have served on the board of this wonderful human service organization for the past 31 years and can personally attest to the wonderful work the agency does in enriching the lives of children, families and the community at large.Their sensitivity to the problems of the disenfranchised and willingness to work with other groups both at the community and local levels to improve the lives of the undeserved is unparalleled. I am proud to be a part of Metropolitan Family Services and congratulate them on the outstanding professionalism and commitment that greatly benefits those they serve.

abcdefgh Client Served

Rating: 5

11/08/2012

I am the principal of Gompers Fine Arts Option School located in the West Pullman area. We have a long-standing relationship with the Calumet office of Metropolitan Family Services and I don't know how we would manage the myriad of social issues we encounter on a daily basis without them. Not only are we part of their 21st Century Community School program which provides a quality before and after school program; they have provided support in many ways to families going through life-altering experiences. We're very thankful for their on-going support! Melody L. Seaton

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Phillips C. Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

11/08/2012

Metropolitan Family Services helps to decrease violence and support at risk youth by providing counseling and engaging them in positive activities. Metropolitan Family Services encourages, educates, empowers and helps to find employment for families in the community.

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Lynjunita M. Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

11/08/2012

Metropolitan Family Services provides exemplary services to communities and citizens across the Chicagoland area. They provide outstanding programming to individuals and families from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds which makes it one of the premier agencies in the city.

Limarcus Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

11/07/2012

Metropolitan Family Service is dedicated to empowering youth, strengthening families, and changing lives!!

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godson517 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

11/07/2012

Metropolitan Family Serivces is a life line to many people living throughtout the Chicagoland area. Speaking from personal experience - by the grace of God, MFS threw me a life line when my previous employer suddenly closed its doors and left me and hundreds of other employee in the cold. Metropolitan Family Services gets five stars from me.

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ChrissyLove Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

11/07/2012

Metropolitan Family Services is the best organization in the world!

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