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Family Literacy Program Expands to Include Workforce Trainees

Nick Malone

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High School

Family Literacy Program Expands to Include Workforce Trainees

Our onsite child care program is ready to welcome more little learners!

Nick Malone

Nov 63 min read

Workforce Development

How Cecilio Cooked Up His Dream Job

Cecilio joined our Culinary class while working overnight in a warehouse. Now, he cooks in one of Chicago's finest kitchens.

How Our Tech Classes Make a More Inclusive Digital World

Nick Malone

Nov 43 min read

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

How Our Tech Classes Make a More Inclusive Digital World

Equal access to technology and tech education can transform lives. Marlene and Shweta's stories prove it.

Nick Malone

Nov 43 min read

Staff

Meet Casey, Our Digital Navigator!

Casey came to the House as a NextJob participant. Now, he's teaching cohorts of his own!

How Shaquitta's Investment In Her Future Paid Off

Nick Malone

Jul 152 min read

Workforce Development

How Shaquitta's Investment In Her Future Paid Off

Shaquitta came to Association House looking for a jumpstart to support her son. Six years later, her career is more than she ever imagined!

Workforce Development Programs Open Doors for Tomica

Maddie Starr

Dec 18, 20232 min read

Workforce Development

Workforce Development Programs Open Doors for Tomica

Tomica, a resilient single mother, always had the determination to succeed. Though her early life had its share of challenges, Tomica mainta

Juan Carlos Linares

Dec 10, 20231 min read

Behavioral Health

Your 2023 Annual Report is Here!

Dear Friends, As we reflect on a year of resilience, resistance and reimagination, I am moved by the unwavering commitment of you - our...

How Chef Gets Inspired in the Kitchen and the Classroom

Development

Sep 27, 20232 min read

Workforce Development

How Chef Gets Inspired in the Kitchen and the Classroom

Introducing Association House's Culinary Program Facilitator, Chef Tenoch Ang! After many years of planning and strategizing, Association...

Abby Ellis

Aug 14, 20232 min read

Workforce Development

Starting Over

Four years ago, Renease never could have imagined her life as it is today. In 2019, Renease was diagnosed with cancer. Shortly afterward, sh

Development

Jan 5, 20232 min read

Workforce Development

Graduating into a New Future

Association House High School knows that not everyone’s journey is the same. A person will face challenges that will get in the way of...

Juan Carlos Linares

Jan 1, 20231 min read

Behavioral Health

Our 2022 Annual Report is Here!

Association House presents our 2022 Annual Report.

A Veteran’s Journey from Homelessness to Banking Professional

Abby Ellis

Oct 25, 20222 min read

Workforce Development

A Veteran’s Journey from Homelessness to Banking Professional

For several years, Deaunte and his family experienced prolonged housing insecurity. Finally, in 2016, there was hope.

Development

Sep 26, 20222 min read

Child Welfare

New Grant Partner Shows Up in a Big Way

Association House works to address real need in our community. Now, McDonald’s is right alongside us, with funding and a helping hand....

Shrina Patel

Apr 18, 20221 min read

Staff

Staff Highlight: Sawyer Knibbe

Meet Sawyer, he's our supervisor for Workforce Development and oversees our programs. In honor of Financial Literacy Month, he shares his...

Shrina Patel

Apr 18, 20222 min read

Staff

Staff Highlight: Luz Hernandez

Luz is our Financial Careers Facilitator and part of our Workforce Development team. In honor of Financial Literacy Month, she shares her...

Shrina Patel

Apr 14, 20221 min read

Staff

Staff Highlight: Sherri Richardson

Sherri is our Financial Careers Facilitator and part of Association House's Workforce Development team. In honor of Financial Literacy...

A Determined Mom’s Hope for a Better Future

Shrina Patel

Mar 22, 20223 min read

Workforce Development

A Determined Mom’s Hope for a Better Future

Like so many Association House participants, nothing could stop #TechReady participant Matty from building a better future for her family.

Shrina Patel

Mar 18, 20222 min read

Workforce Development

Staff Highlight: Hind Elbanna

Hind is our Technology Training instructor for our Tech#Ready program and part of Association House Workforce Development. Her favorite...

Shrina Patel

Feb 22, 20222 min read

Workforce Development

Staff Highlight: Danielle Kenny

Danielle is the Program Coordinator on Association House's Workforce Development Team.

Shrina Patel

Dec 21, 20214 min read

Staff

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...

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