When I began my internship at Taller de José, I had limited experience working directly with clients. Most of my knowledge was based on what I had learned in school. However, reading about social work can’t fully prepare you for what it’s like to experience client interactions face to face. I’ve experienced some challenges along…
DetailsChoosing Taller De José to begin my social work career was the right choice, without a doubt. As an Intern Compañera at Taller de Jose, I have already gained a great deal of experience and noticed the impact Taller’s resources have on the community. In the beginning, I felt unprepared and nervous. But the Taller…
DetailsWhen I was applying to Taller De José, I didn’t know what I was getting myself into. I knew what the mission was and the goals we had for meeting with clients. What I didn’t know was how much I was actually going to impact the client’s lives. There have been a few examples of…
DetailsA message from the Taller de José Board Chair:On behalf of the Board of Directors of Taller de José, I am pleased to provide an update on the upcoming leadership transition at Taller de José. After an extensive search, the Board is excited to share that Esmeralda Zepeda will be joining the Taller de José…
DetailsEach year, as we celebrate our community at Builder’s Day, we ask for support to make not only the event — but more importantly, our mission — possible. The Congregation of St. Joseph has been an enormous part of that support from Day 1 of Taller de José’s existence. In fact, the Congregation founded Taller de José…
DetailsLetter from Current Executive Director, Anna Mayer Diaz: I am writing to share some important updates. After much thoughtful consideration and discernment, I will be moving on from my position as Executive Director at Taller de José at the end of October of this year. After serving 7 years as Executive Director and 12 years…
DetailsBy Alexis Dominguez, JVC Compañero The most heartwarming and gracious accompaniment as a Compañero thus far was when I accompanied an elderly couple to an ear clinic, there I had the joyous privilege of witnessing a miracle. It was set on my calendar to accompany an elderly couple to an ear clinic to serve as…
DetailsBy Alejandra Padilla, Staff Compañera Ser una compañera en el Taller de José durante los últimos 2 años me ha dado la oportunidad de utilizar mis conocimientos y ayudar a mis clientes. Como compañera, he podido tener un impacto en la comunidad como capacitar y empoderar a mis clientes para que se sientan lo suficientemente…
DetailsAt our Builder’s Day event on April 14th, Taller de José honored David Komaniecki as our 2023 Companion Award Recipient. For the last 20 years, David’s work through the State of Illinois has supported Latinx community members in and around Chicago. His compassionate dedication to client success is evident in every interaction, earning the trust…
DetailsSince 2019, Taller de José has partnered with The Quinn Center in Maywood, IL to offer accompaniment services for people in the Proviso Township, a group of 14 villages surrounding Maywood. In April, we honored The Quinn Center with our Accompaniment Award in recognition of their dedication to bridging the gaps between resources, people, and…
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