

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

Nick Malone
1 day ago3 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


Become a (Trivia) Champion for Our High School at Trivia Night 2026!
Get ready for another round of trivia madness with the Association House Auxiliary Board!

Development
Jan 161 min read


Turn Your New Year's Resolution Into Real Change with Our Run Team!
The Association House Run Team crushes their personal goals while fundraising for their neighbors. Are you a runner, fitness enthusiast, or someone ready to take on a new challenge — all while giving back to your community? Lace up those sneakers, because the Association House Run Team is recruiting for 2026! Whether you’re an experienced runner or a first-time race participant, this is your chance to run together, grow together, and make a meaningful impact across Chicago

Development
Jan 152 min read


Opportunity Over Incarceration With SC2: Ramsey's Turning Point
After 30 years in the prison system, Ramsey discovered a passion that transformed his life through Association House's SC2 partnership.

Nick Malone
Jan 142 min read


Faces of Hope Returns Bigger and Bolder Than Ever in 2026!
Our biggest night of the year is right around the corner. Save the date for Faces of Hope 2026!

Development
Jan 131 min read


Your 2025 Annual Report is Here!
Dear Friends, This year marks a defining moment in Association House’s 126-year long history. As we celebrate the completion of our 2023–2025 Strategic Plan, let us reflect on the journey that brought us here. Following the remarkable 27-year tenure of Harriet Sadauskas, I stepped into the role of CEO and President in 2021. During this time, our world was still navigating the lasting impacts of COVID-19. Still, we began drafting our new strategic roadmap. In an era marked b

Juan Carlos Linares
Jan 12 min read


Association House Teams Up with Community Partners to Reduce Violence Across Chicago
How the House is working to reduce violence in our community through our partnership with SC2 Humboldt Park.

Nick Malone
Dec 29, 20252 min read


Encuentro Square: A Place to Call Home
With affordable housing at Encuentro Square, a new family is free to plan their future properly.

Abby Ellis
Dec 22, 20253 min read


How Fostering Led Melanie to Her Forever Family
After ten placements, Association House foster parent Melanie has a permanent family of four.

Nick Malone
Dec 17, 20253 min read


Students at the House Power Up Their Lives With New Tech Skills
Our technology programs help students level up their skills no matter their goals.

Nick Malone
Nov 18, 20252 min read


Our Commitment To A Safe and Equitable Chicago
Standing up for one another amid disruptions in our community.

Development
Nov 4, 20251 min read


LUCHA Celebrates the Groundbreaking of La Herencia Apartments
Community leaders joined LUCHA to celebrate the conversion of a historic space that honors its legacy of affordable housing.

Nick Malone
Nov 3, 20253 min read


Help Us Bring Holiday Magic to 500 Kids For This Year's Toy Drive!
It's time to bring holiday magic to all of Association House's kids once again!

Development
Oct 24, 20251 min read
