Creating More Connected Communities
Taller de José provides accompaniment and support services for individuals navigating health, legal, housing, and social systems—offering guidance, presence, and hope.
Offering Compassionate Accompaniment
At Taller de José, we offer compassionate accompaniment and personal attention to individuals navigating the complexities of social services. Each client works directly with one of our Companions (Compañerxs) who listen closely and walk alongside our clients. We help them directly or connect them to the right resources – ensuring no one has to face life’s challenges alone.
- Our Companions are fluent in both Spanish and English.
- Services are available to anyone over the age of 18.
- While located in Chicago, we have clients from 120 zip codes.
- Most services are free.
- We accompany clients by public transit, we pay!
18
YEARS
OF EXPERIENCE
What our neighbors & community partners are saying
The opinions of those we serve and work alongside are very important to us. We are grateful for their kindness and encouragement.
How We Can Help
Immigration
Immigration is complex—but you’re not alone. We listen, guide, and connect you with trusted partners for compassionate, informed support.
Translations
We offer English and Spanish document translations with care and accuracy. Walk-ins are welcome—bring originals, and we’ll handle the rest.
Financial Resources
We connect individuals with trusted partners and programs that offer financial assistance, budgeting help, and support during times of crisis.
Legal
We listen, guide, and connect you to trusted legal resources—offering support with forms, referrals, and accompaniment through key steps.
Domestic Violence
We offer confidential support and connect you with trained advocates—you’re not alone, and your safety is our priority.
Health & Medical
We support your health journey—helping schedule appointments, accompany you to visits, interpret, and connect you with trusted care partners.
What Is Accompaniment?
At Taller de José, accompaniment is at the heart of everything we do. Accompaniment means walking alongside others with compassion, humility, and deep respect for their unique journey. It’s not just about providing support—it’s about being fully present.
Whether someone is facing a court hearing, navigating immigration paperwork, attending a medical appointment, or simply needing emotional support, our Compañerxs are there. We accompany—not to lead, but to walk with, listen, and empower.
Meeting You Where You Are
When you reach out to Taller de José, you are connected with a bilingual Compañerx—someone trained not only in navigating systems, but in the art of compassionate listening. They begin by hearing your story, without judgment, and helping you define your goals.
Empowering for the Future
True accompaniment fosters growth and confidence. Over time, our clients often become more empowered to advocate for themselves. And our Compañerxs grow too—each walk deepening their understanding of service rooted in compassion.
Walking Together
Your Compañerx will physically accompany you—to the doctor’s office, immigration hearings, social service agencies, or court. They may serve as an interpreter, an advocate, or simply a supportive presence during an overwhelming experience. But accompaniment goes beyond logistics. It’s about showing up with care and dignity, walking with—not ahead of—you on your journey.
Why It Matters
Complex systems can be overwhelming. Whether it’s language barriers, unfamiliar processes, or emotional strain, facing those systems alone can feel impossible. Accompaniment makes the difference. It creates space for people to breathe, to be heard, and to move forward with dignity.
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Support Us
Walk With Us: Become a Monthly Donor
Will you support our work by becoming a Monthly Donor? This world is lonely, confusing, and complex, especially when English is not your first language. Help us to continue to serve as a bridge to resources. Your consistent monthly gift will help us walk alongside our neighbors with dignity and care. Each gift helps our team to provide:
- safe accompaniments to vital appointments by offsetting the expense for Ventra Cards and Ride Share.
- support for individuals who are on their path to citizenship.
- a listening ear and problem-solving to find answers and much-needed resources for our clients.
- training for the next generation of compassionate leaders.
Our goal is 25 new monthly donors! Please help us accompany the growing number of our most vulnerable neighbors by giving a recurring gift. Whether it is $10 a month or $100 a month, your support will provide us with consistent revenue to ensure we can meet the growing needs.
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