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Faces of Hope

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Thank You for Celebrating 125 Years with Us!

Held in June each year, Faces of Hope celebrates the people and spirit of hope that fuels Association House's work in advancing health, education, and economic opportunity for the most vulnerable among us.

Missed the event? There's still time to invest in those we serve! In celebration of Association House's 125th year, we are inviting 125 monthly donors to join our giving community. By joining the 'Good Deeds Society,' you provide reliable and sustainable support to our community. Learn more by clicking the button below!

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Event Details

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Spirit of Hope Honorees

As we celebrate our 125 anniversary, we are recognizing dedicated staff and volunteers with 25+ years of service to Association House and its mission.

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Meet Shaquitta, a dedicated professional and leader who walked into Association House five years ago seeking a stable career. She joined our Financial Careers Training program and accepted a position at TCF Bank, now Huntington Bank, all within the same year.

 

Shaquitta currently serves as Huntington's Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager. She also leads the African American Business Resource Group in Illinois and Wisconsin for Huntington Bank. 

Shaquitta continues to visit Association House as a volunteer, sharing her experience with students in our program as well as participating in hiring fairs and other volunteer events. 

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Featured Participant Speaker

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Honorary Chair

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State Representative Jiménez began her career by mobilizing families to advocate for improved wages, enhanced educational opportunities, and the protection of our communities rights at Association House.

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2024 Emcee

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News anchor, Hernán Fratto will emcee the evening’s festivities. Fratto is seen daily on Noticiero Telemundo Chicago, where he reports on the latest and most important news for viewers in the Chicago area.

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2024 Sponsors

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