Association House is closing out a big year. We celebrated our 125th anniversary in Chicago, and set our goals higher than ever to match. As 2025 gets closer and closer, we're taking a moment to reflect on all our proudest achievements, from participant journeys that inspired us, to new projects gearing up to help our city in exciting ways-- all made possible with help from community members like you!
As part of our 2024 Rewind, we wanted to give our amazing staff a chance to share what stood out to them as their proudest moments of the year. We spoke to program leaders and facilitators all over the building to show off the amazing impact that our community's support has made House-wide. If you would like a deeper look at the House's impact in 2024, check out our Annual Report here.
Watch our staff share shining moments from their program below, and don't forget that all donations are still being 100% matched through the end of the year! Don't miss this rare chance to double your impact, and open twice as many doors for your neighbors in 2025.
Mary's Moment:
"The drop-in center activities are geared around what our participants want. We don't set the schedule, they do."
-Mary Gonzalez, Supervisor of Community Reintegration & Support
The Drop-In Center is our safe place for those living with mental illness and those transitioning out of nursing homes to form meaningful, independent relationships.
Learn more about the program below.
Lincoln's Moment:
"Families are scheduled to move in before the holidays start, so they'll get to celebrate in their brand new units at Encuentro Square with some of the best views of the city you can find at any apartment."
-Lincoln Stannard, Senior Director of Community Development
With Encuentro Square, Association House is making its first foray into affordable housing support for our participants. We can't wait to reveal even more surprises with Lucha in 2025! Learn more about Encuentro Square below.
Jessica's Moment:
"I was proud to help put this family in English classes, help them find a job and fill out their asylum documents, and move into their own apartment using DCFS support funds. It was a team effort."
-Jessica Morales, Lead Intact Family Services Case Manager
Association House leads its Child Welfare programs with compassion and respect for the families it serves. Learn more about our Foster Care and Intact Family Services programs below.
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Help us continue providing Chicagoans with the support they need to secure their brightest future possible. Donate today and have your donation matched 100% through 2025 at associationhouse.org/donate.
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