The Support I Once Needed: A Full-Circle Moment at Hubbard
written by Alejandra Padilla I recently had the opportunity to table at my alma mater, Hubbard High School. Walking through the same doors and hallways that I once did as a student brought back so many memories. But this time, I wasn’t returning as a student. I was there as a Program Coordinator at Taller […]
Accompanying those who Accompany
Written by Christine Crook, IVC Administrative Volunteer A little over 3 years ago, I entered retirement. After being in education for over 37 years, I was looking forward to my free time. Time that was not consumed by the tasks of my chosen profession. It didn’t take long for me to feel restless and unfulfilled. […]
Understanding Domestic Violence: Training with Sarah’s Inn
This fall, our intern Compañeras received DV 101 training and an overview of legal advocacy services from our Community Partner, Sarah’s Inn. Sarah’s Inn provides free, confidential support for individuals who are victims and survivors of domestic violence. The training was led by Elvia, a Community Advocate with Sarah’s Inn, and Tere, the Legal Advocacy […]
CARPLS: A Trusted Legal Resource for Our Clients
As a trusted community resource center located in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago, Taller de José collaborates with numerous social service agencies across the city to better serve our clients. One of our strongest partnerships is with CARPLS (Coordinated Advice and Referral Program for Legal Services). CARPLS serves as a crucial link for individuals […]