
Honoring Women's History Month
Today is International Women's Day, celebrating women’s cultural, political and social achievements around the world and recognizing the...
DEI Committee
Mar 8, 20231 min read

How Women's History Month Inspires Maria
Since 2020, Maria Flores has been a Life Skills Educator at Association House. The way she cares for participants is obvious through the...
Development
Mar 8, 20232 min read


What Black History Means to Ms. D
Demia, or as everyone calls her, Ms. D, is the Culinary Teacher and Mentor at Association House High School. In honor of Black History...
Development
Feb 28, 20232 min read

Run with Us at the Chicago Spring Half Marathon + 10K
Association House of Chicago is participating in the Chicago Spring Half Marathon + 10K Race on Sunday, May 21, 2023. You can too!...
Development
Feb 15, 20231 min read

Association House Celebrates Black History Month
Association House is celebrating the achievements, resilience, and contributions of the Black community during Black History Month.
DEI Committee
Feb 1, 20231 min read

Homeless to Hopeful
Robert is a testament to loyalty and bravery. He served for two years as a firefighter in the United States Air Force. After leaving the...
Development
Jan 12, 20232 min read


Graduating into a New Future
Association House High School knows that not everyone’s journey is the same. A person will face challenges that will get in the way of...
Development
Jan 5, 20232 min read

Finding a Path to Freedom
April is a writer, a mother, a friend, and now, she can say she’s a survivor. Through motherhood and marriage, she nurtured her family...
Development
Jan 3, 20232 min read


Our 2022 Annual Report is Here!
Association House presents our 2022 Annual Report.
Juan Carlos Linares
Jan 1, 20231 min read

How Maddie Makes a Difference
Maddie is a Grants Coordinator in our Development Department. Before she came to Association House, Maddie completed her Master's in...
Development
Dec 20, 20221 min read

From Improv Comedy to Vocational Support: How Henry Makes an Impact
Henry is a Vocational Support Specialist in our Behavioral Health programs. He was born and raised here in Chicago as the son of two...
Development
Nov 21, 20222 min read

We’re All in This Together
Association House President and CEO Juan Carlos Linares joined WTTW’s Phil Ponce to discuss Latino representation in politics.
Development
Oct 27, 20221 min read

A Veteran’s Journey from Homelessness to Banking Professional
For several years, Deaunte and his family experienced prolonged housing insecurity. Finally, in 2016, there was hope.
Abby Ellis
Oct 25, 20222 min read


Staff Now Eligible for Student Loan Repayment through the National Health Service Corps
Association House has been approved as a National Health Service Corps site. This means that many behavioral health staff are eligible to...
Development
Oct 3, 20221 min read


Sadauskas Scholarship Opens Doors for Association House Alumni
The decision to attend college is daunting for many high school graduates. Several factors make this process challenging, but cost is a...
Development
Sep 27, 20222 min read


New Grant Partner Shows Up in a Big Way
Association House works to address real need in our community. Now, McDonald’s is right alongside us, with funding and a helping hand....
Development
Sep 26, 20222 min read

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
As Hispanic/Latino(a)/Latinx Heritage begins, we at Association House are proud to recognize and celebrate the culture, history, and...
Juan Carlos Linares
Sep 19, 20221 min read

Supporting Student Mental Health - Expert Advice from Association House Staff
Now that school is back in session, student mental health is a top priority for families across the country. Between school stressors,...
Abby Ellis
Sep 6, 20222 min read


Don't Miss Out! Summer Soiree Sep 14
Hope you're ready to celebrate the end of the summer season with us! Association House's Auxiliary Board of Young Professionals will host...
Development
Aug 29, 20221 min read

Staff Highlight: Emily Vazquez
"My name is Emily Vazquez and Association House is a huge part of who I am today. My family worked here my entire life and I reaped the...
Development
Aug 26, 20221 min read