Association House’s COVID-19 Update
We are closely monitoring developments related to the spread of the virus, and our priority remains the health and safety of our staff/families as well as the participants we serve. Read more.
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.
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Get to Know Association House’s New Board Member, Noam Avidov
Association House is proud to announce the addition of a new member to our Board of Directors, Noam Avidov, Director of US Business Strategy at IMC Trading.
As a member of our board, she will provide leadership and insight for the execution of our efforts of being a community resource to Chicago through educational, vocational and health programming. Read More
Association House High School Celebrates 30 Dual Enrollment College Students
Association House high school is celebrating 30 of our students who are taking a step toward their college education by enrolling in classes at Wright College. We hosted a pep rally and invited parents of the students who are in our dual enrollment courses to a celebration, which included breakfast, a brief overview of the program and a speech by the Dean of Wright College. Read More
Association House to Use SMART Recovery Distance Training Program to Extend the Help of Substance Use Participants
The Behavioral Health division of Association House is adding the SMART Recovery Distance Training Program to continue to aid participants who graduate from the Visions program. Read More
Staff and Participants Move Back Following Last Winter’s Flood
As you know, last winter Association House experienced a flood that impacted 25,000 square feet on multiple floors, which required restoration efforts that occurred throughout 2019. Prior to reconstruction, Association House had to relocate staff and participants of the affected areas throughout the building in order to ensure services went uninterrupted. Read More
Buena Vista Participant, Diana, Finds Her Family With Help of AHC
Diana, a resident of our Buena Vista group home, has received assistance with her moderate intellectual disability at Association House for years. With the help of AHC, she increased her competency areas and even held a job, which has allowed her to save money for an annual trip to celebrate her birthday. Her past trips included cruises and island adventures, but this year’s 77th birthday trip was especially meaningful. Read More
Letty Sargant and Friendship Presbyterian Church Give Back through the Holiday Smiles Toy Drive
Letty Sargant has found a passion for giving back to Association House for the past 20 years through her church. As a member of Friendship Presbyterian Church, who has partnered with us for many decades, she has led initiatives, including volunteering with the afterschool program; donating food for our food pantry; and, participating in the annual Holiday Smiles Toy Drive. Through Friendship’s annual toy drive efforts, church members have adopted more than 700 children over the last two decades with Letty’s leadership. Here’s a bit about Letty and Friendship Presbyterian Church’s giving in her own words. Read More