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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 ›

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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 ›

autism fun with family
Apr 21
Inclusion

Fun at Home with the Family

By JCC Chicago

Awesome Ideas from Autism Home Support We’re loving these adorable and affordable ideas for at-home fun, games and sensory activities from Autism Home Support. Try Textures Spread some shaving cream on the table and use your fingers to make shapes, draw letters, write words, etc. You can also add food coloring for some more fun […] Learn More ›

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