

Welcoming LUCHA's New Co-Executive Director, Rosa Y. Ortiz!
Introducing the newest member of LUCHA's leadership team.

Development
Aug 282 min read


Association House Creates and Pilots New Pathway to Behavioral Health Careers
The first year of our Behavioral Health Pre-Apprenticeship introduced students to countless career possibilities.

Nick Malone
Aug 273 min read


How Association House Staff Leveled Up Their Skills in 2026
This year, Association House staff earned licenses, attended conferences, and thought big about their careers.

Nick Malone
Jul 224 min read


Meet Hailey, Our Affordable Housing Emerging Leader Intern
A conversation with our first Affordable Housing Emerging Leader intern Haley Aldrich on shaping the future of housing in Chicago.

Nick Malone
Jul 204 min read


Join the Fight for Equitable Housing During Hope For Homes Day
Today is a statewide day of giving to spread equitable housing. Will you join in?

Development
Jul 161 min read


Build New Skills, Confidence, and Career Opportunities with Expanded Technology Training
Association House has just launched a new lineup of self-guided technology classes for job seekers!

Development
Jun 263 min read


Our 20th Anniversary Back 2 School Fair Got Over 400 Kids Ready for School!
The weather moved us indoors, but that didn't stop us from having a blast! For 20 years, the Association House Back 2 School Fair has been a vital tradition in Humboldt Park, providing hundreds of students and families with the support they need to make each school year better than the last. This year was no exception: together, we provided backpacks full of new school supplies to over 400 students in our community. Reaching this milestone is the result of some truly inspirin

Nick Malone
Jun 142 min read


Community Leaders Rally for Revenue, Schools, and Equitable Housing
LUCHA & Association House joined in a rally calling on Gov. Pritzker to reconsider the impact of the proposed BUILD Act on affordable housing.

Nick Malone
May 282 min read


Now Hiring: Co-Executive Director (Community Development)
Association House and LUCHA are excited to announce the search for its next Co-Executive Director (Community Development).

Development
May 282 min read


Join Us for the 20th Anniversary Back 2 School Fair!
Our Back 2 School fair returns for its 20th year in Chicago!

Development
May 272 min read


How Association House High School Gave Sheri Her Second Wind
As Association House High School's 2026 valedictorian, Sheri is breaking new ground.

Nick Malone
May 264 min read


Faces of Hope 2026 Raises A Record-Breaking $270,000+ in Direct Program Support
Faces of Hope 2026 opened more doors than ever before, thanks to our amazing giving community.

Development
Apr 302 min read


Sinai & Emmanuel's Home Away From Home
Together, Sinai and her son Emmanuel grew up at Association House.

Nick Malone
Apr 213 min read


Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now for Faces of Hope 2026!
It's almost time to celebrate! Get your early bird tickets to Faces of Hope before prices increase 5/1.

Development
Apr 11 min read


Investing in Hope: Why Our Auxiliary Board Shows Up
For our Auxiliary Board, making time to give back to the city they call home is about more than fundraising.

Nick Malone
Mar 133 min read


How Jordan Powered Up His Future With Clean Energy Training
With our Clean Energy job training program, Jordan found a way to break out of his professional slump.

Nick Malone
Mar 133 min read


Trivia Night Raises Over $10K In Support Of Our High School
Our Aux Board & friends blew us away with their generosity at this year's trivia party!

Nick Malone
Mar 122 min read


How Joe Joined Forces With Association House & LUCHA to Get His Freedom Back
After a stint in a nursing home, Joe joined forces with Association House to fight for his independence.

Catalina Hernandez-Ramos
Mar 123 min read


Association House Expands Workforce Pathways with Pre-Apprenticeship Model
In the new year, we're optimizing our job training courses to land students in industry-recognized apprenticeships.

Nick Malone
Jan 222 min read


Life Skills on the Job: How Our Program Helps People With Disabilities Earn Their First Paychecks
Today, we celebrate the possibilities within individuals living with cognitive disabilities at Association House.

Nick Malone
Jan 202 min read
