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FLP works with young children of parenting students enrolled in our High School. We provide child care and education, family activities, and so much more! Family Literacy Program What We Do The Family Literacy Program works with children 6 weeks – 5 years old of parenting students enrolled in Association House High School. We help two generations grow at once. By providing daily on-site child care, early childhood education, family literacy activities, and parenting workshops, we support your family as a whole. How We Do It Early Childhood Education Activities: On a daily basis we provide kids with activities through our curriculum to make sure they are on track with their literacy and reading skills. Parent Workshops: Parent workshops are held on a weekly basis where we help parents gain knowledge and skills on how to be their child’s first and lifelong teacher, as well as parenting skills. Parent and Child Activity Time (PACT): PACT activities help review skills learned in workshops and provide a time for our parents and children to bond while reading. Library Services: Once a month, we take our families to the Richard M. Daley Library to grab books and learn about other services the library offers. Action for Children Benefits: Our staff works to help parents with linkage, assistance, and support in accessing and applying for Action for Children benefits. We can help with locating and applying for child care services and state funding for child care. Parent Cooperative: A parent cooperative provides a safe space for parents to support one another and participate in activities. Internal and External Referrals: Association House has a wide variety of programs that staff can refer parents to. We try to provide help in all areas, to help you achieve whatever goals you may have. “I love the set up, I think it’s very important for me to know where my child is at and know how they are doing throughout the day. I know if I have anxiety or if she needs something, I can go straight down. It calms me knowing what she is doing and where she is while I’m in class trying to learn.” - Emily, Program Participant Hours Our schedule runs complimentary to the High School schedule which is Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 3:30 pm and Fridays 9:00 am to 12:20 pm. For more information regarding enrollment or general questions, give us a call at 773-772-7170. Related Content Afterschool Programs Learn More Mentoring Program Learn More High School Staff Learn More

Our classes help students learn digital technology skills for future jobs and computer literacy. Beginners and advanced certificate earners welcome! Tech#Ready How We Help Tech#Ready helps people develop the digital skills they need for future jobs. Participants will learn essential computer skills from experienced instructors. There are beginner and intermediate courses offered and certification opportunities with Microsoft Office Suite (MOS) available. Our Approach Association House offers two courses designed to boost digital literacy and confidence working with computers. For beginners, Digital Skills 4 Life provides the basics over 4 weeks: how to surf the web, use the many services in Google Suite, and protect yourself from online scams. For intermediate computer users, our Microsoft Office Skills course provides in-depth knowledge on the functions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more. Upon completion of this course, students have a chance to receive Microsoft Office Specialist certification-- a powerful resume boost. Our AI Essentials course provides those working in the digital space with artificial intelligence skills to increase productivity and make time for the work that matters. Sign up for Senior Planet and discover the digital world with confidence! In partnership with Senior Planet , we offer engaging, hands-on courses designed for adults aged 60+. Gain essential computer skills in a welcoming, supportive environment and stay connected in today’s digital age. " Our participants can work confidently on their computers, phones, and tablets with the support of the fantastic Digital Skills For Life Program! This program helps users become tech-savvy and learn how to safeguard their gadgets and personal data against scammers." -Hind Elbanna, Program Supervisor Eligibility Completion of all program enrollment forms & assessments Ages 18+ Microsoft reports that holding a Microsoft Office Certification can earn an entry-level employee up to $16,000 more in annual salary than uncertified peers! Apply Now Digital Skills 4 Life Current Class Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday Mornings Class Format: Hybrid New cohorts begin every 3-4 weeks! Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite Program Current Class Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday Evenings Class Format: Virtual New cohorts begin every 9 weeks! Google AI Essentials Current Class Schedule: Monday and Wednesday Mornings Class Format: Virtual or Self-Guided with On-Call Instructor Support New cohorts begin every 4 weeks! Senior Planet Current Class Schedule: Monday and Wednesday Afternoons Class Format: In-Person New cohorts begin every 5 weeks! Workshops: Technology and Digital Literacy Workshops offered first Friday of every month Related Programs Financial Careers Training Learn More NextJob Learn More

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Jourdan Sorrell is the Senior Manager of External Affairs at Comcast Corporation. < Back Jourdan Sorrell Jourdan Sorrell is the Senior Manager of External Affairs at Comcast Corporation. In this role, he leads Comcast's foundation giving and a broadband internet adoption program with school districts and other organizations sponsoring families internet at home for the company's Greater Chicago Region. His work focuses on initiatives that ensure everyone has connectivity and builds their digital skills to participate and excel in an increasingly digital economy. Before Comcast, Jourdan served as Director of Public Policy for Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore, 4th District. In this role, he provided policy guidance on the 2020 Census, contract compliance, criminal justice reform, and real estate development. He also worked in the Cook County Clerk's Office, LINK Unlimited Scholars, and the Chicago Community Trust. He is active in civic organizations such as the 100 Black Men of Chicago and the United Way of Metro Chicago's Corporate Social Responsibility Executive Committee. He serves in nonprofit leadership roles as Board President of the South East Chicago Commission and founding President of the Rotary Club for Social Impact and Equity. Jourdan earned a BA from the University of Notre Dame. Why I Serve? Association House of Chicago is a key nonprofit partner that helps provide social services and improve the quality of life for Chicago’s Black and brown community. I believe in the organization and how it shows up for people, and proud to serve on the board to advance its goals and objectives.

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< All Staff Ms. Gabriela Arriaga garriaga@associationhouse.org Registrar How long have you been an administrator? I've been working in administration for almost 12 years. What inspires you as an administrator? I enjoy doing what I do as a registrar. What is one fun fact about yourself? I'm a mom of three boys. Related Content Afterschool Programs Learn More Mentoring Programs Learn More Curriculum Learn More

< Back Harriet Sadauskas President Emeritus As President, Ms. Sadauskas oversaw all aspects of the organization’s operation for more than 20 years. She joined Association House 40 years ago as a secretary for the senior outreach program, rising up through the ranks. Her “hands on” approach to enhance the quality of life for diverse communities has enabled her to lead and implement strategic programmatic and administrative developments for the organization. Today she provides support for strategic initiatives.

< Back Julie Rodriguez Executive Vice President As Executive Vice President, Julie is accountable to the President for the full cycle of design, development, delivery, and improvement of programs. Julie executes and leads a continuous quality improvement process through the program and service areas. She currently serves as co-chair of the Race, Equity and Social Justice Committee for the Community Behavioral Healthcare Association and she sits on Governor Pritzker’s Committee for Illinois Adult-Use Cannabis Health Advisory. Julie received her Bachelor’s degree in child development and family studies from the University of Illinois in Champaign, her Master’s of Science in Applied Family & Child Studies from Northern Illinois University. She is also a state-licensed marriage and family therapist since 2001. Julies believes that Association House’s dedication to the community and appreciation for family are what makes the organization so special and drive her to work hard each day.

The Auxiliary Board for the Association House of Chicago is a group of young professionals dedicated to support the organization’s mission and create awareness of its community impact for a wider set of professional and public audiences in and around Chicago. Auxiliary Board Kendal Garrett Pandata Group Board Chair Zachary Hadaway IMC Trading Member Matt Kim Byline Bank Member Madeline Lavachek Deloitte Committee Chair - Events Tayler Jennings IMC Trading Member Cueto Ascencion Comcast - Xfinity Communities Member Daphne Callen Wellness Corporate Solutions Member Julia Johnson Northwestern Mutual Member Board of Directors Executive Staff

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Ronald received his MBA in Finance from Northwestern, and he has been as a stockbroker for A.G. Becker, Smith Barney, and RBC. < Back Ronald W. Kurz Ronald received his Bachelor’s in Economics from Miami University and an MBA in Finance from Northwestern. His livelihood has been as a stockbroker for A.G. Becker, Smith Barney, and RBC. Most recently, he has begun a one-man investment management shop. Why I Serve? Ronald was introduced to Association House as a Deacon at First Presbyterian Church in Evanston. The Director, Hank Murray, turned out to be his high school Youth Minister. He lured Ronald in because he found that the work they were doing in job training, job placement, and life skills was the most important thing you could do. Fifty-four years later, Ronald is still invested in the House because it continues to get people into life-sustaining positions.

< Back Pat Brown Pat attended University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and received her Master’s in Journalism. She also holds a certificate from the Columbia University Graduate School of Business for completing the Ellen Gabriel Fellows Leadership Development Program. Before retiring, Pat was the Executive Accelerators Managing Director at Deloitte. She also served as the Deputy Global Research Director for the CFO Program and is a facilitator for the program’s CFO Transition Lab™. Prior to joining Deloitte, Pat held various communications and marketing positions with other professional services firms and financial institutions. In those roles, she supported a range of practice areas and business development, working at local, national, and global levels.