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Spotlight on Inclusion Across JCC Chicago
Feb 16
Inclusion

Spotlight on Inclusion Across JCC Chicago

By Rena Rosen

Throughout the month of February, we will be sharing blogs from families who participate in our Early Childhood and Apachi Day Camp programs and from Keshet families. They’ve all been touched by the inclusive programming we provide, our teams, friendships made and collaborative work of our Social Services team. This year our son, Leor, joined […] Learn More ›

Some Things Happen For A Reason
Jun 24
Attitude of Gratitude, Inclusion, JCC Staff

Some Things Happen For A Reason

By Johanna Fine

Sometimes I forget I am gay. I have only been out for 7 years, yet in ways, it’s been a lifetime. I have been so fortunate trailblazers have paved the way before me, fighting for their rights to work, live and succeed in life, being their true selves. I am fortunate to have a kind, […] Learn More ›

Feb 26
Community, Inclusion, Message from the CEO

A Weekend Of Reflection

By Addie Goodman

February is Jewish Disabilities and Inclusion Awareness Month. We have shared and posted widely about how we approach inclusion as a community center and across our Jewish community. As the month was winding down, a group of 11 JCC Chicago team members were heading to the JCC Association Professional Conference. The day before was the […] Learn More ›

Feb 20
Camp Chi, Inclusion

“I Got You, Let’s Go and Have Fun!”

By Jen Phillips

Inclusion is something I am very passionate about, and is part of who I am. It has become a part of the way I think, teach others and live. My journey began many years ago, before I knew what inclusion really was. I was lucky enough to have had a Jewish camp experience — my […] Learn More ›

josh prager
Feb 20
Inclusion

My All Star Experience

By a Guest Blogger

Written by Josh Prager, a senior at Evanston Township High School I have volunteered with All-Star Abilities for the past two years. This program brings teenagers with special needs and pairs them with teen peer volunteers as a workout buddy. The volunteers teach the participants how to use various pieces of workout equipment, while keeping […] Learn More ›

organizing families
Apr 26
Family, Inclusion

Organizing Families

By Jessica Litman

Keeping an organized home can help alleviate some struggles families face daily. You may not realize it, but you probably spend 55 minutes A DAY looking for lost items, according to Newsweek. So keeping an organized home can actually SAVE you time! As a professional organizer, I’ve worked with many families to help streamline and […] Learn More ›

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