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Author: DeShawn Woodards

2020 Annual Report Stories

For Alejandra, working at Association House has been an eye-opening experience. In her role as a Placement Worker, she finds that she wears the hat of a community member, social worker, and assistant in the Child Welfare department. While moving

DeShawn Woodards December 21, 2020 News Read more

Meet Association House’s New Auxiliary Board Members!

Association House is proud to announce the expansion of our Auxiliary Board of Young Professionals. This group is dedicated to support the organization’s mission and create awareness of its community impact for a wider set of professional and public audiences

DeShawn Woodards September 3, 2020 News Read more

Association House Hosts Socially Distanced Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway

Every summer, Association House hosts the community for a day of fun and back to school preparation. Under the current pandemic restrictions, our traditional event could not occur, however, we successfully supported our community by transitioning our event to a

DeShawn Woodards September 3, 2020 News Read more

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Awards Association House Grant for Telehealth Expansion

Association House’s Behavioral Health division was awarded a $50,000 grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois to progress our telehealth infrastructure. The generous gift will enable the continuance of services to community members as they aim to improve their

DeShawn Woodards September 3, 2020 News Read more

CCRF Grant Helps AHC Support Hundreds of Participants Through Pandemic

CCRF Grant Helps AHC Support Hundreds of Participants Through Pandemic

Across our community, many families were faced with immense challenges, stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to preexisting circumstances. Through this difficult time period, the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund has enabled Association House to increase access to food

DeShawn Woodards June 22, 2020 News Read more

New Work$Ready Program Teaches Skills for Participants to Jumpstart Their Career

New Work$Ready Program Teaches Skills for Participants to Jumpstart Their Career

With much of the world transitioning to online learning and meeting spaces, Association House has announced its new Work$Ready program.

DeShawn Woodards June 22, 2020 News Read more

Association House High School Faculty Create Caravan to Celebrate 2020 Graduates

Association House High School Faculty Create Caravan to Celebrate 2020 Graduates

In-person graduations have been canceled and for many, celebrations have been limited to digital celebrations. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago celebrities highlighted graduates across the area in a TV special, but that still does not highlight the bond shared by Association House High School

DeShawn Woodards June 22, 2020 News Read more

Announcement: Retirement of Association House President Harriet Sadauskas

Announcement: Retirement of Association House President Harriet Sadauskas

Association House of Chicago President Harriet Sadauskas has announced her retirement, effective December 31, 2020. Harriet has dedicated her 47-year career to Association House, serving 27 of those years as the agency’s 20th President.  Since 1899, Association House of Chicago,

DeShawn Woodards June 9, 2020 News Read more

Drop-In Center Team Lead Mary Discusses the Challenges AHC Participants Face Due to COVID-19

You may have read about Association House Staff member Mary in our 2019 Annual Report success stories. Her journey includes first coming to Association House for treatment eventually leading to her roles now as Drop-In Center Team Lead and ACT

DeShawn Woodards April 20, 2020 News Read more

Association House’s PSR Team Adjusting to COVID-19 Hurdles to Aid Participants

With the commitment and support of dedicated staff, we are able to keep our doors open to ensure that our 5,000 participants and their families have us to depend on. Of that number are those who are in our Psycho-Social

DeShawn Woodards April 15, 2020 News Read more
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Have a great time in support of Association House
Have a great time in support of Association House of Chicago, a historic community resource for Chicago’s most vulnerable communities. Hosted by our Auxiliary Board of Young Professionals, Basketball & Brews will be held at Revolution Brew Pub in Logan Square, and features 2 hours of delicious craft brews and food selections, exciting raffles, and an in-house bags tournament with a grand prize! Buy tickets by clicking the #linkinbio

Are you looking to challenge yourself in the new y
Are you looking to challenge yourself in the new year? Maybe you're wanting to create new fitness goals, or maybe you're looking to make better ties to your community? 
We are challenging ourselves in the new year, too. In fact, we're creating a charity run team for Association House and would like you to join us!  #Running is truly rewarding; and as you make gains for 2020, you will also raise needed funds to advance Association House of Chicago's legacy of local impact.

Find out how you can participate by emailing dwilliams@associationhouse.org.

February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Da
February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This year’s theme, “We’re in This Together,” promotes working collectively to stop #HIV stigma and encourage HIV prevention, testing, and treatment in black communities. To support, share these #NBHAAD resources: http://bit.ly/CDC-NBHAADexternal

After last winter's devastating flood, Association
After last winter's devastating flood, Association House is pleased to announce our 3rd and 4th floors are now reopened. Read more about this by visiting the #linkinbio

Buena Vista participant Diana made her annual birt
Buena Vista participant Diana made her annual birthday adventure a trip to meet her family for the first time. Find out how both sides found each other by visiting the #linkinbio

The deadline to contribute toys to the Holiday Smi
The deadline to contribute toys to the Holiday Smiles Toy Drive is TOMORROW! We could still use some of your assistance in putting joy into the holiday season for our older kids and teenagers. Be sure to check out our Amazon Wish List by clicking the #linkinbio


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