Helping Hand

Today is International Accounting Day! 💚

At Helping Hand, we recognize the vital role accountants play in ensuring transparency, trust, and responsible stewardship of our resources. Their dedication helps us provide life-changing programs for over 750 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Chicagoland.

On this day, we recognize the professionals who keep our mission moving forward by balancing budgets, supporting our staff, and making sure every dollar is used to create opportunities for those we serve. Thank you to our accountants and leadership for your commitment to integrity and excellence! 🩵

📣 Meet Our New Graphic Design Intern, Ana!

We’re excited to welcome Ana to the Helping Hand team! A recent graphic design graduate, Ana brings creativity, passion, and a love for storytelling through design. When she’s not creating, she can be found working at a public library, reading, or crafting.

During her internship, she’ll be collaborating on a variety of projects, from enhancing our Helping Hand web store and swag offerings to helping expand our brand guide and everything in between.

Join us in welcoming Ana as she helps bring Helping Hand’s mission to life through thoughtful, impactful design. 💙🎨

📣 Meet Our New Digital Media & Podcast Intern, Aylin Flores!

We’re excited to welcome Aylin to the Helping Hand team! A passionate videographer and designer, Aylin uses digital media and storytelling to connect with and engage audiences from all walks of life.

Drawn to Helping Hand’s compassionate culture and commitment to transforming lives, Aylin is eager to capture and share the stories that make our mission so impactful.

Join us in welcoming Aylin as she helps bring the genuine care and life-changing moments of Helping Hand to life through digital media. 💙🎙️🎥

✨ Exciting progress is underway! Our Teaching Kitchen is getting closer to completion, creating a space where the individuals we serve can build independence, confidence, and life skills.

Thank you to Cashman Stahler Group and Arlington Construction Services for bringing this vision to life. We can't wait to share the finished space with you!

💙 Stay tuned for more updates.

📣 10 Days Away! Join us for our Family & Friends Group session featuring guest speaker Gary Arnold!

With more than two decades of experience in the disability community and a strong background in advocacy and leadership, Gary will lead an interactive discussion focused on connection, learning, and support.

📅 Saturday, November 14
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Helping Hand, Countryside, IL
➡️ RSVP Here: https://ow.ly/Lf3U50ZXi61

Connect with other families, caregivers, and advocates.