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
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
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Awards Association House Grant for Telehealth Expansion
Association House’s Behavioral Health division was awarded a $50,000 grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois to progress our telehealth infrastructure. The generous gift will enable the continuance of services to community members as they aim to improve their
CCRF Grant Helps AHC Support Hundreds of Participants Through Pandemic
Across our community, many families were faced with immense challenges, stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to preexisting circumstances. Through this difficult time period, the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund has enabled Association House to increase access to food
New Work$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.
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
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,
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
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