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< All Staff Ms. Demia Fisher dfisher@ahhs.education Culinary and Health Instructor How long have you been a mentor? I have been in education for 20 years. What inspires you as a teacher? What inspires me is knowing I have given my students a positive, fun, and inspiring impact on their life. When my students learn a new skill or technique, they enjoy doing it and want to show it off. At the end of the day, it's all about the difference I make in my student's life to help them in the betterment of theirs. What is one fun fact about yourself? I like to go out stepping (dancing). Related Content Afterschool Programs Learn More Mentoring Programs Learn More Curriculum Learn More

< All Staff Mrs. Terra Metz Math Teacher How long have you worked as a teacher? I've worked in education for five years! What inspires you as an educator? My students always inspire me. As someone who had a rough upbringing, being able to help the students, see their growth, and see them once they break through their challenges is always rewarding. What's a fun fact about you? I love old school RuneScape, DDR, and my wife! :) Related Content Afterschool Programs Learn More Mentoring Programs Learn More Curriculum Learn More

< All Staff Ms. Lucy Myerscough English Teacher How long have you worked as an educator? Two years! What inspires you as an educator? Watching the students teach each other and engage with the work that we are doing. They are able to develop a kind of community that is so unique to their needs and interests. Sometimes, I feel that I learn from them more than they learn from me! What's a fun fact about you? I'm from St. Louis! GO CARDINALS!!! Related Content Afterschool Programs Learn More Mentoring Programs Learn More Curriculum Learn More

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< All Staff Mrs. Tiana Thomas tthomas@associationhouse.org Assistant Principal How long have you been an administrator? I have been an educator for many, many years but have been in leadership for 7 years. What inspires you as an administrator? I continue to be inspired by the opportunity to create change in the lives of the youth I serve. I also continue to be inspired by my passion and desire to take on challenges when they arise. Thirdly, I continue to be inspired by success stories of the youth I have served and those I am serving. What is one fun fact about yourself? One of my favorite movies is Big Daddy starring Adam Sandler. Related Content Afterschool Programs Learn More Mentoring Programs Learn More Curriculum Learn More

We offer classes for career training and professional development to help individuals stabilize their lives, build skills, earn certifications, and move towards self-sufficiency. Workforce Development Our Workforce Development programs offer classes for education and economic improvement. Our programs are designed to empower individuals to advance their knowledge and skills for employment. We adapt our programs to the needs of our community. We help with financial training, technology training, culinary training, and general employment. All our participants have access to support services to address barriers to success. Through these integrated programs, participants have the necessary tools to help stabilize their lives, build confidence in their careers, and move towards economic self-sufficiency. Association House Kitchen Association House Kitchen is a fast-paced, 8-week food preparation training and subsidized employment program. The program is designed to equip graduates for positions in restaurants, ghost kitchens, catering kitchens, and more. Learn More IL Works Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program The IL Works Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program provides hands-on training that prepares participants for entry into the construction and building trades. During the program, participants develop foundational skills needed to pursue apprenticeships and careers in the field. Learn More Meet Our Staff Get to know our Workforce Development staff. Learn more about their background, interests, and passion for this work. Collectively, we offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise from career mentorship to program development. Learn More Financial Careers Training Financial Careers Training prepares graduates for entry-level positions in local banks that pay living wages and offer opportunities for job advancement. The program builds on the skills and experience that participants already possess. Learn More Tech#Ready Tech#Ready is a digital training program that offers courses in Microsoft Office Suite (MOS). The trainings work with Word and Excel. The students receive one-on-one tutoring that allows them to bring those skills into their jobs. Learn More Referral Form Know someone who would benefit from one of our Workforce Development programs? Fill out this form and a member of our team will reach out shortly. Referral Form Clean Energy Jobs Clean Energy Jobs provides comprehensive training in construction and solar PV installation. After completing this program, graduates will have the skills needed to kickstart their careers in the field of renewable energy. Learn More NextJob NextJob is an online job search learning system that uses one-on-one job coaching and multimedia online learning to help people land jobs. The program incorporates video learning, the largest US job board, and mock interview tools. Learn More Success Stories Sinai & Emmanuel's Home Away From Home Together, Sinai and her son Emmanuel grew up at Association House. Apr 21 3 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. Mar 13 3 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. Jan 22 2 min read Partners & Funders

Check out the list below of other trusted organizations in the area that may be able to help you find the answers to your questions. Partners At the Association House, we focus on each individual as a whole. Although our goal is to provide our community with all of the tools and resources for success, we can't possibly do it alone. Check out the list below of other trusted organizations in the area that may be able to help you find the answers to your questions. As always, our goal is to help YOU, in whatever ways possible. Housing Services Casa Central Humboldt Park - (773) 645 - 2300 Chicago Dream Center Humboldt Park - (773) 384 - 2200 La Casa Norte Humboldt Park / Logan Square - (773) 276 - 4900 Food Insecurity Breakthrough Humboldt Park / Garfield Park - (773) 772 - 1144 Chicago Dream Center Humboldt Park - (773) 779 - 9023 Chicago Hope Logan Square - (773) 499 - 9763 Health Services Erie Family Health Center West Town** - (312) 666-3494 Prime Care Health Centers Hermosa / Humboldt Park** - (773) 278-6868 Mile Square Health Center Humboldt Park** - (312) 413-7425 ** Multiple locations Domestic Violence Connections for Abused Women and their Children Humboldt Park - (773) 489-9081 Center for Advancing Domestic Peace Douglas Park - (312) 265-0206 Family Rescue Avalon Park / Jackson Park - (773) 375-1918 Legal Services Chicago Volunteer Legal Services The Loop - (312) 332-1624 Legal Aid Chicago The Loop - (312) 341-1070 Chicago Bar Foundation The Loop - (312) 554-1204 GED & Adult Education City Colleges of Chicago (Malcolm X) West Loop - (312) 850-7000 Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center Humboldt Park - (773) 489-8989 Richard J. Daley College -Arturo Velazquez Institute West Lawn - (773) 838-7500

MHFA shows individuals how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness in people from their everyday lives. Join us for a training! Mental Health Awareness Training How We Help Mental Health First Aid and Question, Persuade, Refer are nationally recognized trainings that teach participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness in their family, friends, community, and workplaces. Life-Saving Training, For Anyone Mental Health First Aid Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. This training is for anyone. In the Mental Health First Aid course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help. Association House offers Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainings in English and Spanish, in-person or virtually. The in-person training requires an 8-hour time commitment. The virtual training is six hours with pre-work required. Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — three simple yet powerful steps that anyone can learn to help prevent suicide and support someone in crisis. In just one hour, participants will learn to: Recognize the warning signs of suicide Offer hope in a supportive and direct way Refer someone to appropriate resources for help QPR is evidence-based, widely taught, and designed for anyone — from community members to professionals — who wants to be equipped to respond effectively in the face of a mental health crisis. “Mental Health Awareness Training gave me the confidence to ask directly if the person is suicidal, and if they have an active plan. Also, it has helped me to listen and provide a wider array of options for the individual depending on what is the best fit for them.” - Program Participant Find a Training Community-based trainings take place throughout the year and are available at no-cost to you. To find the next training visit this link. Host a Training If you are interested in hosting a Mental Health Awareness course at your workplace, community group, or church, please call or email Myra Rodriguez at 773-772-7170 x3204. To cover program costs, sliding scale fees may apply. 100% of individuals who completed the training last year felt better prepared to respond to a mental health crisis and 40% reported using a skill learned in training in daily interactions. Related Programs Mental Health Counseling Learn More Health Education Learn More

Interested in having some fun and helping the community? From ballroom evenings, to exciting trivia nights, we are sure to have the perfect event for you! Events Find an event you love, and make an impact that lasts. Faces of Hope When: June 11, 2026 What: Faces of Hope is our annual fundraising gala where we celebrate the people and spirit of hope that fuel Association House's work in advancing health, education, and economic opportunity for the most vulnerable among us. For questions regarding Faces of Hope, email Abby Ellis , Associate Director of Marketing. Learn More Back 2 School Fair When: Summer 2026 What: Our Back 2 School Fair is held each year in August before kids head back to school. We promote healthy activities, connect neighborhood families with school supplies, physicals, vaccines, and resources from partner agencies. Learn More Auxiliary Board's Summer Soiree When: Summer 2026 What: Join us for an evening of connection and celebration featuring cocktails, light bites, and a vibrant summer atmosphere. Mingle with young professionals while learning more about our mission and helping create pathways to opportunity for those we serve. Holiday Toy Drive When: Winter 2026 What: Each year, to help out our Child Welfare Department, we host a toy drive to collect items for children and teens in Foster Care. From baby toys, to books, to puzzles and games. Gifts for all age ranges are encouraged! Help us bring a smile to a child's face this holiday season. Learn More Association House Run Team When: Year-Round! What: Join the Association House Run Team, and race for a cause! When you sign up for our run team, you’re running for yourself, your health and your neighbors. Interested in taking the first step in a year of training & triumph? Fill out an Association House Run Club Interest Form at or contact Jennifer Sheridan , Development Specialist. Learn More Interest Form Never Miss An Event. Join Our Email List!

Association House fills critical gaps for low-income individuals and families in Chicago through wrap-around programs that expand opportunity, stability, and community impact. You help create real change in our community. individuals served, impacting 10,000+ family members. of donor funds invested across 35+ programs in five impact areas, all under one roof. $ total donors, including 50+ Good Deeds Society members. Donate Now Our Impact Association House is a vibrant, inclusive home for people on a journey to live their fullest lives. We tackle instability in our neighborhood head-on, offering programs in constant communication with each other—all under one roof. Living Wage Jobs 60+ adults with disabilities and long-term health needs transitioned from nursing facilities to independent living. 350+ adults graduated from career training through our Workforce Development programs. 700+ individuals secured fresh fruits and vegetables through our food pantry, a 52% increase from last year. 40+ individuals received affordable homebuying legal services resulting in the closing and purchasing of a home. 30+ youth earned their high school diploma at Association House High School. 100+ children remained free from abuse and neglect through our Child Welfare team. Every day, lives are transformed . Sinai & Emmanuel's Home Away From Home Together, Sinai and her son Emmanuel grew up at Association House. 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. 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. 1 2 3 4 5 Whether it’s education, housing, workforce training, or mental health, the House is intentional about wrapping around participants and helping them move to a better place. Cindy, Association House Board Member Our Dedicated Network of Donors Association House is honored to have a donor network of more than 500 supporters who invest in this work. This collective power fuels impact. Click the button below to view our full donor honor roll. Donor Honor Roll Join the Good Deeds Society! Want to make an impact all year long? Through monthly giving with the 'Good Deeds Society,' you provide reliable and sustainable support to the community Association House has served for 126 years and counting. Join the Good Deeds Society 2025: A Year in Full Bloom Association House’s impact is rooted in advancing each person's full participation in the life of their families, communities, and society. Explore our 2025 Annual Report to see how Association House is creating lasting pathways to health, stability, and opportunity across Chicago. Read More

Parenting can be overwhelming, no matter how old kids are. Check out some of our favorite resources around the city to take off a bit of the stress. Parenting Resources How We Help These resources are here for you. You'll find some of our favorite free activities and resources, books to help you navigate through the many challenges of parenting, expert articles for quick insight, and quality groups to grow your support network and reduce isolation. Children's Books Here are a bunch of books for the kids and families that often get left out. These books talk about things like grief and loss, the foster care experience, adoption and other similar topics. The beauty of the books is that they allow so many kids to have that same opportunity to relate to a character, or to help educate your kids on how different families can look. Free Activities Check out some of these free exciting events for children and families in the Chicagoland area. Night Out in the Parks Lincoln Park Zoo Garfield Park Conservatory Maggie Daley Park Lincoln Park Conservatory Art on the Mart Chicago Air and Water Show Chicago SummerDance Grant Park Music Festival Chicago Blues Festival Chicago Greeter Tours Free Museum Days Recommended Apps FOCUS on Foster Families is a mobile app designed to help support foster youth and their caregivers as they navigate common challenges. The app includes an extensive library of video interviews with foster youth and caregivers sharing what has been helpful for them, and experts providing guidance and how to best navigate the legal, school and child welfare systems. iFoster app connects current and former foster youth to the resources they need to succeed. Hundreds of free and discounted resources for employment, education, daily living and health/wellness all curated for foster youth by iFoster. Grief, Trauma and Loss Exploring and dealing with emotions like grief, trauma and loss can be confusing and overwhelming at any age. Big and intense feeling are hard to navigate, and there is no right or wrong way to go about experiencing your emotions. However, it is important as a parent to help children learn about healthy coping tools to help them succeed. Check out the articles below that take a deeper dive into grief, trauma and loss. How Loss & Trauma Impact Youth Children and youth who experience trauma and loss carry that trauma with them. It can affect them throughout their lives. As a parent, being Is this Normal? Understanding Grief in Foster Children When children are away from their homes of origin, they experience a profound loss. It is important that foster parents support the children How Complex Trauma Affects Children Complex trauma results from repeated traumatic experiences. It usually begins early in life with the child's caregiver. Affecting the child' Free Resources IFAPA: Life Book Pages DCFS: Become a Foster/Adoptive Parent DCFS: Conviértase en Padre de Crianza/Adoptivo Youth Villages: LifeSet Community Based Program One Simple Wish: For Current/Past Foster Children Know Before You Go: Aging out of Foster Care Related Content Partner Resources Learn More Become a Foster Parent Learn More Back 2 School Fair Learn More

We provide you with the skills needed for any entry-level position in banking with career potential—including teller, customer service representative, and more! Financial Careers Training How We Help Our comprehensive training provides you with the skills needed for any entry-level position in banking with career potential—including teller, customer service representative, relationship banker, and personal banker. Financial Careers Training focuses on hard skills for on-the-job success in banking, and the soft skills needed to succeed as a professional anywhere. Our Approach We connect young adults who have the attitude and aptitude for success, but lack opportunities to meaningful employment to employers who are looking for their talent but might not otherwise find it. Graduates come from the communities they serve, help strengthen local relationships, and fulfill employers’ organizational goals. "Being a participant in Financial Careers Training has made a life-changing impact on me, personally and professionally. This program gives you the training and skills needed to handle all situations within your banking career." - Tashemia, Cohort 21 Graduate Eligibility Completion of all program enrollment forms Experience in customer service or cash handling roles Ages 18+ Provide documentation of: Birth Date Social Security Card Authorization to work in US City/County Residency Income Verification (if applicable) Compliance with Selective Service (men only) 200+ job placements upon graduation since 2018. Apply Now Current Class Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Class Format: 2-Month Program, 5 Hour Class, and Hybrid (50/50 in-person and online) New cohorts begin every 3 months! Application Form Related Programs NextJob Learn More Tech#Ready Learn More Referral Form Learn More