By: Korina Compañeras@s never truly know why an individual is coming to our doors, and many times it isn’t until sitting down and listening to their story that we find out. Clients come in for a variety of reasons– translations, emotional support, physical accompaniments, referrals, and the list goes on and on– but, most importantly,…
DetailsBy: Sr. Betty Sr. Betty met Mr. Tom on the corner of Albany and Cermack. They were going downtown to a lawyer’s office to get some legal help and advice. On the way to the pink line L station Mr. Tom says, “Sr. Betty we have to go to the pawn shop first.” Mr. Tom…
DetailsBy Joan Prior to volunteering at Taller de José in August, 2010, I had taught Spanish, Italian and Etymology for 38 years at the high school level. I was so blessed during my life to have a career that I enjoyed so much. It was hard to leave but I just knew it was the…
DetailsBy: Becky When I first moved to Chicago several months ago, I never imagined that I would find such a kind, welcoming family as I have here at Taller de Jose. This feeling of belonging is something you feel the moment you walk through the door at our office on W 24th Blvd. This warmth…
DetailsBy Brenda Rodriguez Driving down the 24th Boulevard is something that I would do frequently. Never would I have imagined that on my daily driving trips I would overlook a gem in the Little Village Community. As someone who grew up in a close-knit community I never really pictured myself in another community. Little Village…
DetailsBy Hillary As I make my plans to be with my family for the holidays, I can’t help but think about the many clients that we meet here at Taller de José who have not seen family members for many years. Usually this is due to an array of barriers mainly in…
DetailsBy Paola Being at Taller de José for almost 3 months now, I am proud to be an intern at this organization. We are here to empower and advocate for the community that we are in. Even though we may not see the ending of our client’s story, we are proud that we were part…
DetailsBy Korina Compañeras and compañeros may not always get to work with the same individual. However, every person that walks through the doors of Taller de José is welcomed. I am grateful to be an intern of Taller de José because it is an amazing organization that focuses on serving others. Not only am I…
DetailsBy: Linda We all know that job searching can be tough, but my work with clients at Taller de José has given me a new perspective on finding employment. Recently, I had a client come in who was laid off and wanted to begin to look for jobs by her house. She said she had…
DetailsBy Alec Gubics As I begin my work at Taller de José, I have been re-reading a book called the Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything. It is an introduction to the spirituality that the Jesuits, an order of Catholic priests and brothers, have practiced since their founding (I really recommend it!). I recently came across…
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