

Staff Highlight: Jose Vega
Jose Vega works as a counselor in our Visions program, which offers life-changing education, counseling and support to persons...

Development
Jan 24, 20222 min read


Staff Highlight: Michael Barnes
Michael is one of our new staff members part of the Workforce program at the house. He returned to Association House as our new Career...

Shrina Patel
Dec 21, 20214 min read


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

Shrina Patel
Nov 23, 20212 min read


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...

Lilliana Wills
Nov 22, 20213 min read


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...

Development
Nov 16, 20213 min read


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...

Shrina Patel
Oct 28, 20212 min read


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...

Development
Oct 28, 20212 min read


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,...

Juan Carlos Linares
Oct 14, 20212 min read


$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, 20214 min read


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

Shrina Patel
Sep 23, 20212 min read


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...

Development
Sep 7, 20212 min read


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...

Development
Aug 16, 20215 min read


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...

Shrina Patel
Jul 29, 20215 min read


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...

Development
Jul 14, 20211 min read


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...

Juan Carlos Linares
Jun 17, 20212 min read


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...

Juan Carlos Linares
Jun 11, 20212 min read


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...

Development
May 25, 20213 min read


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...

Juan Carlos Linares
Mar 23, 20211 min read


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
Jan 29, 20211 min read


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...

Development
Dec 21, 20201 min read





