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Chicagoland Area
Joined September 2009
Aspire Chicago retweeted
"It’s important that the people that we serve, understand that they are capable of achieving their goals". MOPD's Deputy Commissioner, Christina McGleam spoke with @AspireChicago about @MOPDChicago initiatives. Check it out! #Accessibility #NDEAM aspirechicago.com/news/s5-ep…
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Aspire Chicago retweeted
Congratulations to Aspire Chicago Board Member LaShon Gurrola for being included in Crain's 2022 Notable Black Leaders and Executives. Thank you LaShon for your amazing work in our communities, and your dedication to Aspire's missi…lnkd.in/ehXV2vNw lnkd.in/ef2PKuQi
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Broadway In Chicago is pleased to offer our first-ever sensory friendly performance at the Jan 7, 2023 matinee of @TheLionKing, in partnership with @aspireorg. Please visit BroadwayInChicago.com/Sensor… for more information. Tix on sale Aug 3. For Groups of 10+ please call 312-977-1710
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Aspire Chicago retweeted
❇️ Nearly 26% of people with disabilities in Illinois experience poverty. ❇️ Approximately 80% of people with disabilities are unemployed. @AspireOrg is offering a virtual panel event, focusing on Inclusive Employment. Register here: bit.ly/3ut67lC
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Aspire Chicago retweeted
Bravo to Aspire Chicago partner Microsoft, for continuing to push the envelope to make technology accessible to all. #disabilityinclusion @MJDePalma Kelli Hlavach Herbert Washington Clare Killy @MsMaggieMarie lnkd.in/gBqMKSK4
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Aspire Chicago retweeted
Troy Kotsur made history with his win at the 94th #Oscars. He won the best supporting actor Oscar for his performance in #Coda, and with his win, became the first deaf man to win an Academy Award for acting. abcn.ws/3tJF5pU
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Aspire Chicago retweeted
We love you Marcus and Alicia!
Together, we are surrounding the people we serve with love and support. Together, we are keeping our residents, our staff and our community safe. And together, we’ll get through this. Wondering how to help us through this difficult season? Visit bit.ly/39DCWiw
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Aspire Chicago retweeted
Our first Aspire Team Members getting their vaccine today... here's Tim! Proud of you Tim! #thisisourshot @aspire_chi instagram.com/p/CKooZ8ilNVR/…
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Aspire Chicago retweeted
First segment of my conversation with @AspirePrez Jim Kales, President and & CEO of @AspireOrg. We talk about balancing focus and innovation in the nonprofit context. youtu.be/OeYKt6HgWuQ #nonprofitinnovation. #leadership #innovation #socialinnovation
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We are so proud to have our own @RisaJaz Rifkind featured on @AspireOrg's podcast, #AmplifyInclusion, which highlights authentic stories of #Inclusion in action. In episodes 1 & 2, Risa shares her story and talks about using dialogue to create change. spoti.fi/3oqRnOX
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Aspire Chicago retweeted
Reading about this @AspireOrg volunteer family will cure any Grinch or Scrooge pronto!
Our incredible volunteer, SueAnn Capizzi and her family members were recently featured in the Chicago Tribune on their festive visits to Aspire community homes. Read more here and thank you Chicago Tribune for the spotlight! bit.ly/34BBIES
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@AspireOrg has started fundraising with @GreaterGiving this #GivingTuesday with an incredible story and campaign, including matching gifts. Best of luck with your fundraising today!
Join us this #GivingTuesday in creating more #inclusive communities that welcome people of #allabilities. Today is a crucial fundraising day for Aspire. Donate here and multiply your gift: bit.ly/36GxFHe
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"This is exactly why you do a merger." - Jim Kales, CEO, @AspireOrg. Everything was moving along very well when they met their first crisis in March 2020: COVID-19. Read our story of their #merger, and how it helped them during a critical time of crisis: bit.ly/2NRkWZy
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Aspire Chicago retweeted
We stand with and support our LGBTQ friends, family and team today, this month and every day! #pridemonth @AspireOrg
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Today’s blog post, from our friends at @AspireOrg, shares how they can help strengthen inclusive practices in your school, business or other organization. They are also offering a special discount for our readers! Learn more @ bit.ly/2Wxr2U3
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Aspire Chicago retweeted
#ThrowbackThursday to when our employees came together to support one of our anchor charities, @AspireOrg during their Big City Night Gala last month. To learn more about Millennium Trust's community outreach initiatives, please visit: okt.to/tTgOvH
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Aspire Chicago retweeted
“Because we had people wearing so many different hats, there wasn’t really much duplication,” says @AspirePrez of the merger between Aspire and NorthPointe leading to today’s @AspireOrg. “Once we came together, people could wear just one.” #MSISummit
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Aspire Chicago retweeted
We are onto our first panel, The MSI in Practice! MSI Director Genita C. Robinson is moderating a conversation between Elizabeth Chadri of Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation, @AspirePrez Jim Kales of @AspireOrg, and Dennis Mondero of @cmaachicago.
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A special thanks to @AspireOrg for having us out to volunteer & @Chicago_Wolves for their efforts with our mission.
Aspire Chicago retweeted
Vedder Price recently received the 2020 “Advocate for Inclusion” award recognizing #probono work done for @AspireOrg, a Chicago based #nonprofit that supports those with developmental disabilities. Click here for more information on the award. #VedderCares vedderprice.com/vedder-price…
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