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Talking To Children About Israel
In these challenging times, it can be difficult to find the right words of comfort to offer those impacted, not to mention the proper support for young children. Below are some pointers on how to respond to young children should they bring this up at home, followed by some articles you can read for further […] Learn More ›
2023 Inaugural Staff Impact Award
JCC Chicago is proud to announce the inaugural 2023 Staff Impact Award winner: Ilene Uhlmann, Director of Community Engagement. This award celebrates a staff member who goes above and beyond exemplifying the agency’s core values of Creativity and Innovation, Customer Experience, Self-Leadership & Accountability and Teamwork & Collaboration. As Director of Community Engagement, Ilene has […] Learn More ›
One Happy Apachi Camper!
At the J, we want every child to experience an amazing summer! We strive to create a camp community where every camper feels safe, supported, and included so they can gain independence, form friendships, and build confidence throughout the summer. Lauren Schrero shares her daughter Nora experienced just that while attending ‘Z’ Frank Apachi Day […] Learn More ›
Autism Acceptance Month: Creating Inclusive Spaces For All
Written by Wesley Crosswhite & Laura Brown This April, we’re recognizing Autism Acceptance Month by celebrating one member of our community for his amazing work at our day camp. Wesley Crosswhite has been a counselor at ‘Z’ Frank Apachi Day in Northbrook for three years. We spoke to Wesley about his experience at our camp […] Learn More ›
Asking for Help
Recently, I learned that part of maintaining my mental health is allowing for self-care and being ok with asking for help when I need it. I’ve always been a good student. For most of my life, I have been a voracious reader, and good grades have seemed to come to me easily with little effort. […] Learn More ›
Standing in Solidarity with GLSEN Day of Silence
The GLSEN Day of Silence is a national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ students and allies around the country—and the world—take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ people in schools. As an agency, JCC Chicago will be joining the GLSEN Day of Silence on Friday, April 14 […] Learn More ›