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Association House is a nonprofit organization located in Humboldt Park that provides wraparound services in English and Spanish. Neighbor Helping Neighbor Everyone deserves service with dignity FIND HELP GIVE NOW Our Program Areas Behavioral Health Mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities programs. High School Charter school for youth left behind by the traditional school system. Workforce Development Job training, coaching, and placement for under-employed and unemployed individuals. Child Welfare Bilingual foster care and intact family services. Community Health Outreach and wrap-around programs advancing health outcomes. Behavioral Health Mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities programs. High School Charter school for youth left behind by the traditional school system. Workforce Development Job training, coaching, and placement for under-employed and unemployed individuals. Child Welfare Bilingual foster care and intact family services. Community Health Outreach and wrap-around programs advancing health outcomes. Behavioral Health Mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities programs. High School Charter school for youth left behind by the traditional school system. Workforce Development Job training, coaching, and placement for under-employed and unemployed individuals. Child Welfare Bilingual foster care and intact family services. Community Health Outreach and wrap-around programs advancing health outcomes. Behavioral Health Mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities programs. High School Charter school for youth left behind by the traditional school system. Workforce Development Job training, coaching, and placement for under-employed and unemployed individuals. Child Welfare Bilingual foster care and intact family services. Community Health Outreach and wrap-around programs advancing health outcomes. Behavioral Health Mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities programs. High School Charter school for youth left behind by the traditional school system. Workforce Development Job training, coaching, and placement for under-employed and unemployed individuals. Child Welfare Bilingual foster care and intact family services. Community Health Outreach and wrap-around programs advancing health outcomes. Behavioral Health Mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities programs. High School Charter school for youth left behind by the traditional school system. Workforce Development Job training, coaching, and placement for under-employed and unemployed individuals. Child Welfare Bilingual foster care and intact family services. Community Health Outreach and wrap-around programs advancing health outcomes. News & Updates Introducing the Association House Run Club! Join us for a new way to make an impact at Association House and transform yourself year-round. Development Nov 19, 2024 2 min read From the Ground Up: How Josh Built a Brighter Future With Affordable Housing How LUCHA's affordable housing developments gave Josh a chance to chase his dreams. Get Your Game on For a Good Cause at Trivia Night! Grab your tickets for a night of fun and fundraising at Trivia Night 2025! How Senthil Is Paying it Forward For Future Financial Students Senthil used his outstanding work ethic to secure a grant for Financial Careers Training through Grubhub. Join Our Email List!

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 12, 2025 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 Association House Run Club When: Year-Round! What: Join the Association House Run Club, and race for a cause! When you sign up for our run club, 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. Run Club Info Packet Interest Form Back 2 School Fair When: Summer 2025 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: Fall 2025 What: Join the Auxiliary Board for a night of networking and fundraising to support Association House's 30+ vital programs! Learn more about the Auxiliary Board below! Learn More Holiday Toy Drive When: Winter 2025 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 Never Miss An Event. Join Our Email List!

Provide training to participants utilizing select program curriculum on the operational fundamentals of Solar PV Installation, including classroom, lab, and installation site activities. Provide coaching and mentoring to ensure program participants have the competence and confidence to present themselves as a qualified and committed candidates for entry level clean energy industry positions. < Back Solar PV Installation Training Facilitator Apply Now Job Type Full Time About the Role Provide training to participants utilizing select program curriculum on the operational fundamentals of Solar PV Installation, including classroom, lab, and installation site activities. Provide coaching and mentoring to ensure program participants have the competence and confidence to present themselves as a qualified and committed candidates for entry level clean energy industry positions. Requirements Associates Degree in related field preferred. NABCEP PV Associate Certification. NCCER Trainer Certification. OSHA 10/30 certification. CPR/First Aid certification. Minimum of 3 years of experience working solar installation or related construction work. Experience in facilitating professional adult training (trainer, teacher, instructor, or educator). Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and have an interest in serving justice involved participant population. Experience in recruiting, assessing, enrolling, career coaching and placing participants strongly preferred. Skills in basic carpentry. Physical ability to perform activities related to solar installation work, including but not limited to: standing for long periods (sometimes on a sloped surface), bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, twisting, working above the shoulders, working with manual and electric hand tools, repetitive motions, lifting and carrying up to 50lbs, working in direct sunlight, working with trip hazards, and working at heights. Flexibility to work evening and weekends to meet program operations and needs. Proficiency in MS Office Suite and data entry. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer Association House of Chicago does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital status, pregnancy, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service and any other classification protected by local, State, or Federal law. Application Instructions Please email Yvonne Rodriguez, Human Resources Coordinator with your resume and cover letter directly at yrodriguez@associationhouse.org .

By connecting with affordable housing in his city, Josh was finally able to focus on his career and flourish. After 33 years in the city, Josh lives and breathes Chicago. But growing up in a family of eight in Humboldt Park, he often found himself in survival mode, working against immense odds to secure a future he could be proud of. For Josh, life in his neighborhood was a challenge unlike any other, but his community came through for him in ways he never expected when he needed it most. Family struggles led Josh to emancipate himself at 16, soon moving into the shelter at La Casa Norte in Humboldt Park. At age 20, his time in the shelter gave him enough stability to move into a place of his own, but with little work experience and steadily increasing rent costs, the financial burden eventually became too much to handle. At 24, he found himself homeless again. "A call from LUCHA came right in the nick of time," Josh shared. "I was blessed to have the opportunity. I moved into the Humboldt Park Residence and had a nice little spot for myself." In addition to a morale boost from holiday get-togethers and homebuying workshops in the building, Josh credits the affordability and resource connections at LUCHA's HPR building with giving him the chance to make a massive change in his life. There are snacks, games, gifts, and even manicures at Humboldt Park Residence holiday parties. "I had so many jobs, it's not even funny. I can't even remember all of them. I was working as a dishwasher at the airport when Evelyn from LUCHA called me and asked if I'd want to be a desk clerk at HPR," Josh says. "I had the opportunity just because I was a resident and we had that relationship. I worked the desk the whole time I lived there, on and off for 8 years." While Josh enjoyed the desk work in his building, he was still working 7 days a week across multiple jobs, doing his best to save up for his future. But the desk position opened his eyes to an industry that truly spoke to him -- and started him on the career journey he's in the midst of today. "I was the go-to guy as a desk clerk. Whenever someone needed help with a housing application, or someone needed help understanding the eligibility requirements, I helped them. Before I knew it, I had some of the lingo down, and real knowledge about vouchers and subsidies," says Josh. He regularly spoke with property managers at APMS, who managed his building and took notice of his initiative. One day, they let him know about an open position. For his inspiring story, Josh was honored with meeting Mayor Brandon Johnson ahead of Encuentro Square's grand opening. "I got the interview, and obviously I slammed it! " he says with a laugh. After APMS helped him with trainings and certifications required for property management, he began the job he holds today-- one that has rewarded him and allowed him to give back in a way that's deeply personal to him and his history. "In order to be successful, you have to reach a basic comfort zone. Once you have that, you can actually start applying yourself to what you want to make yourself into," he says. "My favorite part of my work now is when I get to call people and tell them they've been approved for an apartment. You can hear the energy, how happy and thankful they are." The courtyard at Encuentro Square, Josh's new home. Now, with some experience under his belt and a salary boost, Josh is living in LUCHA's newest affordable housing complex, Encuentro Square. This year, in his brand new one-bedroom unit, he's purchased a car, and is saving up for a condo of his own. As he continues his path as a property manager, he's determined to show his residents how affordable housing can change their lives, just like it changed his. "Affordable housing is a tool, a gift, a blessing. There's no reason to be ashamed of asking for this kind of help," Josh told us. "When people hear 'affordable housing,' I want them to hear that there's hope for relief -- that you can make it to the next step." ■ -- Learn more about how Association House and LUCHA are changing the face of affordable housing together at lucha.org .

Get ready to put your knowledge to the test for a great cause! The Association House Auxiliary Board is hosting its annual  Trivia Night on Wednesday, March 26, and you’re invited. Gather your team, flex those brain muscles, and enjoy a night of friendly competition at Midwest Coast Brewing Co.—all while making a real impact. Every dollar raised goes directly to Association House programs, helping us continue to provide essential resources and opportunities to our community. So grab your smartest friends (or your most enthusiastic ones), and let’s make it a night to remember! Admission includes a drink ticket, catered apps, prizes for the champs, and awesome raffle opportunities! Get your tickets below before they sell out! 💥

After graduating our Financial Careers Training program, Senthil became a Relationship Banker with Bank of America. When Senthil joined Association House’s Financial Careers Training program, he was ready for the challenge of juggling class and full-time work as a Grubhub delivery driver, but he hadn't expected it to lead to a full-circle moment that would give him a chance to uplift his community. After emigrating from India with a background in financial services, Senthil found his career back at square one, in a new country full of unwritten rules and expectations. After working in a gas station and driving deliveries, he joined the Financial Careers Training program at Association House, hoping to get his foot back in the door. While he expected a crash course in American bank work, he had not anticipated that the class would break him out of his shell, giving him a newfound confidence in his people skills. "This class really pushed me to socialize with people," Senthil shared. "We changed seats in class every day, so we'd get used to talking to new people with different backgrounds. In the banking industry, this is an absolute must." Senthil was also surprised by the class's focus on etiquette and professional attire, both of which he found to be the most intimidating things about the banking positions he'd been applying for. With access to Association House's Career Closet of free work wear, and behind-the-scenes tours of major banking offices around the city, he was able to carry out his interviews with less fear of the unknown. "When I came to the U.S. and went to open my first bank account, I remembered thinking 'Ooh, these people have nice offices, suits and ties...' It was kind of a lot. But now that's part of my life! The expectations for work here are so different," Senthil explained. "Through this class, I've learned how to make bank work relational, not transactional-- so customers can come back and feel comfortable sharing their needs every time." Senthil (left) with the rest of his graduating cohort of Financial Careers Training students. Our Financial Careers Training instructor, Sherri Richardson, told us that the problems Senthil encountered on his career journey were the exact reasons she felt motivated to teach the course. "Part of my role as a Branch Manager was to interview people for open positions, and I saw a big knowledge gap in proper interview etiquette and attire , especially among minority candidates and young candidates," Sherri elaborated. "It wasn't their fault. They thought what they were bringing to the interview was appropriate, but somewhere along the way, they didn't have these important standards communicated, so they were missing out on jobs." With these important lessons in his back pocket, Senthil secured a Relationship Banker position with Bank of America before graduation, while still driving for Grubhub. In his final days with the company, he was honored as one of their top drivers, selected for his outstanding customer service and on-schedule delivery record. With this distinction, he was given the opportunity to nominate an organization for the Driver Community Grant Program, providing financial support for a nonprofit in his community. Senthil submitted a glowing testimonial of his experience at Association House, and it paid off: with his help, Finanical Careers Training was awarded a $5,000 grant. Senthil was thrilled to give future students a fighting chance, and was filled with pride to have his past unlock a new future for others facing the same situation. "My advice to anyone who decides to take this class is to give your 100%," Senthil says. Follow the trainer, give your best, and success will follow. If you want to get your foot into this industry, trust these instructors -- I know firsthand they'll put you on the right path." ■ -- Learn more about our Finanical Careers Training program or apply to join our next cohort at associationhouse.org/fct .