The day you walk out of prison on early release from a ten-year sentence, you feel free. That’s what Lee thought. Not just free of prison, but of some of the other problems that had plagued him – cocaine, marijuana, alcohol. He had spent years in the prison’s Alcoholics Anonymous program and even become a peer educator teaching fellow inmates about HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis.
But once freedom settled in, so did some old habits. That’s when Lee’s parole officer referred him to Association House and the VISIONS Substance Abuse program....Read Lee's story.
Association House of Chicago serves a multi-cultural community by providing comprehensive, collaborative and effective programs in English and Spanish. We promote health and wellness and create opportunities for educational and economic advancement. Read more about Association House.
Recently, Comcast volunteers came through Association House's doors to give back to the community. We give them our thanks for all of their hard work cleaning up our building, painting, and helping us build our new play therapy room!
Check out the Facebook album for pictures from Comcast Cares Day!
Congratulations to the Child Welfare program who received three honors at the 24th Annual Latino Advisory Committee Family Institute: Outstanding POS Foster Parent of the Year, Outstanding POS Youth of the Year, Outstanding POS Employee of the Year. Want to be a part of an award-winning program? We are always seeking new Foster Parents! If interested please call (773)772-8004 or visit our Child Welfare page.
