NEWS

Shrina Patel

Nov 23, 2021
2 min

Staff

Staff Highlight: Marc Trujillo

According to Social Studies teacher Marc, no other institution can claim to offer what AHHS does.

Staff Training: Transformation through Dance Movement Therapy

Lilliana Wills

Nov 22, 2021
3 min

Behavioral Health

Staff Training: Transformation through Dance Movement Therapy

As the holidays roll in for many of us, our work and personal schedules quickly begin to overwhelm us. It is important for us to...

First Time Children's Author Presents Adventure to Chicago's Institutions with Grandson In New Book

Development

Nov 16, 2021
3 min

In the News

First Time Children's Author Presents Adventure to Chicago's Institutions with Grandson In New Book

Proceeds will help local nonprofits with parent support programs. With a love of Chicago in her heart, Oak Park resident Virginia...

Shrina Patel

Oct 28, 2021
2 min

Staff

Staff Highlight: Alicia Marrero

Alicia is a talented Bilingual therapist who earned her Master’s in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Latinx Mental Health...

Joseph Brings Carnival Cheer to his Peers

Development

Oct 28, 2021
2 min

Behavioral Health

Joseph Brings Carnival Cheer to his Peers

Joseph began services with Association House in 2018. At the time, he was living in a nursing home due to mental illness. His ultimate...

Juan Carlos Linares

Oct 15, 2021
2 min

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Hispanic Heritage Month Statement

As Hispanic/Latino(a)/Latinx Heritage month comes to a close, we at Association House are proud to recognize and celebrate the culture,...

$5,000 Sadauskas Scholarship Helps College-Bound Students

Shrina Patel

Sep 23, 2021
4 min

High School

$5,000 Sadauskas Scholarship Helps College-Bound Students

Pursuing a college degree can be very expensive for students. Association House High School created the Harriet Sadauskas Educational...

Shrina Patel

Sep 23, 2021
2 min

Staff

Staff Highlight: Jovan Ocasio

In honor of National Direct Support Professional (DSP) recognition week, Association House highlights Jovan Ocasio, one of our...

Many Students Who Struggled Find Transformation At Association House High School

Development

Sep 8, 2021
2 min

High School

Many Students Who Struggled Find Transformation At Association House High School

CHICAGO (CBS) -- High school can be a tough ride for some students. One young man with whom we spoke said it was boring and he felt like...

Humboldt Park Double Murder Illustrates Neighborhood’s Ongoing Struggle With Gun Violence

Development

Aug 17, 2021
5 min

In the News

Humboldt Park Double Murder Illustrates Neighborhood’s Ongoing Struggle With Gun Violence

Humboldt Park's violence continues to surge. Local groups say the neighborhood might be gentrifying, but many people are still struggling...

Alejandra's Road to Success at Association House High School

Shrina Patel

Jul 30, 2021
5 min

High School

Alejandra's Road to Success at Association House High School

Graduating high school is no easy task, especially when you're a young mother. However, Association House High School's Family Literacy...

Development

Jul 15, 2021
1 min

Staff

Staff Highlight: Kristy Kolzow

Kristy is the Supervisor of our Visions Substance Use Program. Question: What attracted you to work at Association House? Answer: In my...

Juan Carlos Linares

Jun 17, 2021
2 min

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Juneteenth Statement

As you may know, Juneteenth is a commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19th, 1865, Union troops arrived in...

Association House Celebrates Pride Month

Juan Carlos Linares

Jun 11, 2021
2 min

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Association House Celebrates Pride Month

As you know, June is Pride Month and a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. As we celebrate Pride this month, we recognize the...

Development

May 25, 2021
3 min

Child Welfare

Meet Some of Our Foster Parents

In Honor of May being National Foster Care Month, we would love to introduce you to some of the amazing Foster Parents we work with. In...

Association House Rejects Anti-Asian Attacks and Supports our AAPI Communities

Juan Carlos Linares

Mar 24, 2021
1 min

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Association House Rejects Anti-Asian Attacks and Supports our AAPI Communities

The Asian American community has been under attack recently as evident from the rise in hate crimes against them nationally and here in...

Development

Jan 29, 2021
1 min

Staff

Staff Highlight: Adriana Rivera

Adriana is one of our Counselors. She provides substance use assessments as well as anger management and treatment planning. She also...

Development

Dec 21, 2020
1 min

Workforce Development

From Unemployed to Multiple Offers

When Yesica came to Association House, she was a single mom from the Back of the Yards neighborhood in Chicago. She was facing...

Association House Hosts Socially Distanced Back 2 School Fair

Development

Sep 3, 2020
1 min

Community Health

Association House Hosts Socially Distanced Back 2 School Fair

Every summer, Association House hosts the community for a day of fun and back to school preparation. Under the current pandemic...

CCRF Grant Helps AHC Support Hundreds of Participants Through

Development

Jun 22, 2020
2 min

Community Health

CCRF Grant Helps AHC Support Hundreds of Participants Through

Across our community, many families were faced with immense challenges, stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to preexisting...

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