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Two major human service nonprofits to merge
Aspire is one of three agency in Illinois providing behavioral health services to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Click here to learn more.
At Aspire, our incredible team has stepped up to ensure the people we protect every day stay safe. We’ve been making adjustments to our operations, most notably keeping those we support healthy at our 24 community homes. We haven’t stopped – and won’t stop – ensuring we do all we can to keep everyone safe.
Friends, now more than ever, we need your help.
Some of our services may be limited right now, but that doesn’t mean we’ve stopped. We’re pull together to meet important, day-to-day, essential needs. Our community homes are still a 24/7 operation, and our incredible staff members continue to care for the individuals we serve around the clock. People are depending on us more than ever.
We recognize that many people are hurting right now. And believe a community that bands together can weather the uncertainties. If you are able and willing to lend a hand, please consider the following ways you can help:
DONATE TO ASPIRE’S RESPONSE FUND
HELP US KEEP SUPPLIES IN STOCK
SEND A VIDEO TO OUR PARTICIPANTS
These are the times that bring out the best in us. We can rally together – even if it’s virtually – to take care of each other. Our message is one of hope and happiness. Let’s seek the rays of sunlight that bring joy and delight in moments spent with family and friends. If you look for those moments, they’re there. We’re going to get through this together. Stay strong, my friends. Ever Forward, Jim Kales, Aspire President and CEO |
The similarity in our shared vision of inclusion for people with disabilities within our larger communities is remarkable. By coming together, and with your continued support, we aim to be one of the most recognized and respected disability service providers across the Chicago metropolitan area, Lake County (Illinois), and southeastern Wisconsin.
We believe joining forces has put us in the best possible position to build on our founders’ legacies, and grow our mission of building more inclusive communities that welcome people of all abilities by:
· Providing innovative, quality services and solutions for the people we serve.
· Continuing to build a culture of inclusion that transforms the community.
· Embracing an entrepreneurial spirit, building on our unique social enterprises
Your support over the years has been invaluable to us and we sincerely hope you are as enthusiastic about this future as we are.
We truly believe that “Together, We’re Better” as one great organization,
and we are incredibly excited about the path ahead!
About Sistema Ravinia – Ravinia’s vision of an intensive and informational orchestral music education program fosters social development through exceptional music training for 3rd-8th grade students in Chicago and Lake County public schools. Inspired by the influential El Sistema model, students in the program receive daily ensemble and orchestral instruction in their instrument.
Since 1953, NorthPointe Resources has served people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or mental illness in Northern Illinois counties. NorthPointe Resources offers a variety of support services developed to ensure program participants achieve the highest levels of independence and community involvement. Every year there are approximately 500 participants in NorthPointe’s community-focused award-winning programs.
