Ryan is an Assurance Partner in the Health Industries practice at PwC. He has extensive experience providing assurance services to large multi-national companies in the medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and therapeutics industries. < Back Ryan Dwyer Ryan is an Assurance Partner in the Health Industries practice at PwC. He has extensive experience providing assurance services to large multi-national companies in the medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and therapeutics industries. Ryan earned his bachelor and masters degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Accounting and is a member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Illinois Certified Public Accountants Society. In his free time, Ryan enjoys watching and playing sports, traveling and spending time with his wife and three children. Why I Serve? Ryan is honored to serve an organization dedicated to helping others by providing a wide range of comprehensive programs designed to positively benefit the community for the long-term. He is inspired by dedicated and motivated staff of “the house” to deliver on their mission and improve the lives of those they serve in the community.

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< Back Beatrice Siler bsiler@associationhouse.org Senior Career Navigator What education or prior experiences do you have related to workforce development? Workforce professional with 16 years of experience in case management, job placement, and facilitating training and workshops. What about your work inspires you? I’m inspired by seeing how our programs positively impact participants and by hearing from alumni who are growing and progressing in their careers. What's a fun fact about yourself? I have experienced workforce as a customer and a provider. Which has helped me to understand the benefits of workforce programs. Related Content BankWork$ Learn More NextJob Learn More Tech#Ready Learn More

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Why not donate that car that’s been costing you more to insure than to use? Our Vehicle Donation Program allows you to donate your car and give back! Vehicle Donations How You Can Help Why not donate that car that’s been costing you more to insure than to use? Our Vehicle Donation Program allows you to donate your car and give back! By doing so, you will provide valuable proceeds that support our programs and mission. How It Works Call 855-500-7433 (855-500-RIDE) or Complete our Online Donation Form at https://careasy.org/nonprofit/associationhouseofchicago . The Vehicle Donation Support Team is available seven days a week and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. We accept all types of vehicles, the pick-up. Schedule Your Free Pick-up: We arrange to have a licensed tow company pick up your vehicle at a time convenient for you. The vehicle will be taken to one of our many sale locations where it will be sold—all at no cost to you. We Receive the Funds and You Could Qualify for a Tax Deduction! Vehicle donations are tax-deductible, and we work to get the highest return per vehicle for us and for your tax benefit. In most cases, when the driver arrives for your tax-deductible gift, you’ll be provided with the donation receipt. You will be mailed a thank-you letter within 30 days of the sale of the vehicle, which also serves as a donation tax receipt. Related Content Give Now Learn More Matching Gifts Learn More Corporate Partnership Learn More

Nancy is the head of Talent at Adtalem Global Education, where she leads the enterprise-wide Talent Acquisition and Talent Development Teams. < Back Nancy Johnson Nancy is the head of Talent at Adtalem Global Education and leads the enterprise-wide Talent Acquisition and Talent Development Teams. Her team is responsible for all practices related to the recruitment and selection of top talent at all levels of the organization, executive assessments, investments in leadership and colleague professional development and efforts to create an engaging and effective organization culture aligned to the business growth strategy. Nancy also holds a BS in Business Management with a Minor in American Studies from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and an MBA from DePaul University in Chicago. Why I Serve? Nancy is passionate about helping others reach their full potential, regardless of their starting point and life’s challenges that may come their way. She loves her work at Association House, helping to uplift and support those with significant life’s challenges. Working with the “House” is a continued reminder to Nancy that we all are called to be our “brothers (and sisters) keepers.” She believes this work keeps her grounded and provides perspective on what is really important in life.

We offer a variety of free health education workshops and services to address critical community needs. Sign up today for our resources! Community Health Our Community Health programs address many of the chronic community health issues facing low-income populations in underserved Chicago neighborhoods. Surveys have found that prevalent issues include food insecurity, obesity, sexually transmitted infections, diabetes, heart disease, and mental health issues. We offer a variety of health education services, cost-free to participants, to address these critical community health needs. Affordable Housing In partnership with LUCHA, we are offering housing counseling, homebuyer workshops, and legal assistance to support you on your path to stable, secure housing. Learn More Health Education Healthy Lifestyles offers age-appropriate wellness workshops, education, and food demonstrations to build knowledge around a variety of health topics including cancer, diabetes, and mental health. Learn More Meet Our Staff Get to know our Community Health staff. Learn more about their background, interests, and passion for this work. Collectively, we offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise from educational tools to health aids. Learn More Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid is a nationally recognized training that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness in their family, friends, community, and workplaces. Learn More Back 2 School Fair Held in August, the Back 2 School Health Fair promotes healthy activity and connects neighborhood families with school supplies, physicals, vaccines, and resources from our partner agencies. Learn More Energy Efficiency Connect with trusted energy efficiency programs that help lower your utility bills, improve home comfort, and make it easier to access savings and resources available in your community. Learn More Food Pantry Our in-house food pantry provides weekly food packets for participants and their families so they can focus on the programs they're enrolled in without worrying about their next meal. Learn More Success Stories Our 20th Anniversary Back 2 School Fair Got Over 400 Kids Ready for School! The weather moved us indoors, but that didn't stop us from having a blast! For 20 years, the Association House Back 2 School Fair has been a vital tradition in Humboldt Park, providing hundreds of students and families with the support they need to make each school year better than the last. This year was no exception: together, we provided backpacks full of new school supplies to over 400 students in our community. Reaching this milestone is the result of some truly inspirin Jun 14 2 min read Join Us for the 20th Anniversary Back 2 School Fair! Our Back 2 School fair returns for its 20th year in Chicago! May 27 2 min read Your 2025 Annual Report is Here! Dear Friends, This year marks a defining moment in Association House’s 126-year long history. As we celebrate the completion of our 2023–2025 Strategic Plan, let us reflect on the journey that brought us here. Following the remarkable 27-year tenure of Harriet Sadauskas, I stepped into the role of CEO and President in 2021. During this time, our world was still navigating the lasting impacts of COVID-19. Still, we began drafting our new strategic roadmap. In an era marked b Jan 1 2 min read Partners & Funders

Kathleen received her MBA at DePaul University and worked her way up at BMO Harris Bank as the Director of Business Transformation. < Back Kathleen Smith Kathleen originally attended the University of Iowa where she received her bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance while simultaneously competing as a division 1 athlete. After her time in Iowa came to a close, she came to Chicago where she completed her Master of Business Administration at DePaul University in the Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School. She then worked her way up the ladder at BMO Harris Bank and now resides as the Director of Business Transformation. Why I Serve? Kathleen is hoping to be able to continue to support the mission of the Association House alongside the staff and fellow broad members; perhaps bringing in a different perspective and new ideas around how to grow the Association House both deep and wide with expanded outreach in the community.

For more than a century, Association House has played a significant role in Chicago’s westside neighborhoods as one of the orginial settlement houses. History For more than a century, Association House of Chicago has played a significant and historic role in Chicago’s westside neighborhoods. Founded as a settlement house by Ellen Holt, a student of Jane Addams, Association House served as a landing place for new immigrants for decades. Today, Association House continues to serve thousands of families each year, through programs that promote health and wellness, advance education, and provide economic opportunity. Timeline Browse photos from our archives and explore the timeline below to learn about our 125-year-long history. 1899 to 1945 1946 to 1996 1997 to Present Back to Top 1900 1899 Association House was established as a community center, eager to meet the challenges of a diverse and growing immigrant neighborhood. Association House began to serve women and girls working in nearby factories. 1905 Daily attendance topped 1,000, and that summer more than 4,500 showers were taken at Association House. To respond to the growing need, founders laid the cornerstone of the new and expanded Association House building at 2150 West North Avenue. 1899 to 1945 1908 The reading room and library opened in the new building, and within two weeks 500 children had borrowed books. 1910 Early participants included many Scandinavians, Germans, Poles, and later, Russian Jews, reflecting changes in the 1910 census. Leadership welcomed the diversity and provided a place that celebrated all cultures and religions. 1915 With a generous estate gift from fellow founding organizer Susan Poxon, Association House opened Druce Lake Camp to provide a summer escape from the city for young girls and boys. 1926 1927 1926 Leadership facilitated financial security through a new partnership with the Church Extension Board of the Presbytery of Chicago. This partnership continued into the 1980s. 1927 The Women’s Auxiliary held its first meeting and advocated for support from Presbyterian churches and businesses. 1930 During the depression, funds were scarce but programs continued, including dental and nutrition services, manual training, and art and music classes. 1899 to 1945 1946 to 1996 1997 to Present Back to Top 1946 to 1996 1946 Alfred Rath became Executive Director in 1946 and served until 1963. He initiated programs for the persons with developmental disabilities and youth, both hallmarks of our services today. 1947 Ever multi-cultural, participants now represented 29 different nationalities. By 1950, Latinos would represent a significant new population. 1948 A pilot program providing education for children with developmental disabilities began. The program grew rapidly and catalyzed the formation of 17 other parent groups in Illinois and 350 groups across the country, ultimately helping to deinstitutionalize countless children. 1960 Caravanas de Verano, a summer outreach program that brought sports and recreation to youth in their own neighborhoods began. This program laid the groundwork for future expansion of teen programs. 1976 AHC began services in Child Welfare with a foster care program that started in 1976. 1977 Our first program funded by the state in Behavioral Health was the Family Center (now PSR) in 1977. PSR is a rehabilitative skill-building service for adults with serious mental illness or co-occurring psychiatric disorders and addictions. 1980 In this decade, youth programs rapidly expand, including job training, group homes, and Association House High School, then called El Cuarto Año. 1990 By 1990, Association House had expanded from 30 staff in the 1960s to more than 200, spread across multiple buildings. Participants were now predominantly Latino and African American. 1993 Harriet Sadauskas was named the twentieth Executive Director. A daughter of Polish immigrants, Harriet grew up at the House and had already worked in the programs since 1973. 1899 to 1945 1946 to 1996 1997 to Present Back to Top 1997 to Present 1997 The building at 1116 North Kedzie was acquired, providing much-needed space to consolidate growing programs and reduce rental costs. 1999 Association House celebrated its 100th year, bringing national attention to one of the longest continually operated settlement houses in the U.S. 2001 A new mission statement was adopted and services were re-organized into five program divisions, reflecting a structure that still exists today. 2005 The Opening Doors for a New Century capital campaign came to a successful close with more than $5 million raised for building renovations, programs, and endowment. 2006 Building on earlier training programs, the Career Center integrated adult basic education, sector-based bridge programs in growth industries, employment services, financial education and coaching, and income support services. 2007 Association House successfully coordinated a group of current Board Members and Board Alumni to form the 2007 Agency Mission Revision Task Force. They formed a new Mission Statement which adopted and approved. 2010 Due to instability in government funding, many child welfare agencies shuttered in the 2010s. In contrast, Association House used private funds to maintain our support of more than 150 children. 2012 Association House began comprehensive support services to transition individuals with mental health disorders and development disabilities from highly restrictive facilities to the community settings, where they now lead fulfilling independent lives. 2016 Association House became the Illinois provider of BankWork$, a nationally recognized financials careers training program helping to disrupt generational poverty through jobs training. Back to Top Related Content Mission & Inclusivity Learn More Impact Learn More Leadership Learn More

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Recommend a grant to Association House of Chicago through your DAF at any time with DAF Direct. Give Through A DAF How You Can Help You can recommend a grant to Association House of Chicago through your DAF at any time with DAF Direct. How It Works A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a centralized vehicle for charitable giving that makes it easy for donors to dedicate funds to support their favorite nonprofit organization. It also provides an operationally convenient and tax-efficient method for donors to manage their charitable giving. Make a charitable contribution to receive an immediate tax deduction and recommend grants from the fund over time. Grants made to Association House through Donor-Advised Funds can be designated in one of two ways: For use in a specific area that matches your interests, such as high school, workforce development, community health, or behavioral health For use wherever the need is greatest DAF Direct facilitates grant recommendations from donors of Fidelity Charitable®, Schwab Charitable®, and the BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund®. You can make a designation through the DAF Direct window on this page. To make a DAF gift from another institution, reach out to your fund holder and nominate a grant to Association House of Chicago, EIN 36-2166961. There are no fees for using DAF Direct - 100% of the funds transfer to the recommended nonprofit, with no administration or transaction fees for using the DAF Direct service. Related Content Give Now Learn More Matching Gifts Learn More Corporate Partnership Learn More