Waiting

Acela was a friendly older woman referred to us by Esperanza Health Clinic, a local clinic in Little Village that provides quality bilingual, bicultural medical services to the community.  When she arrived at Taller de Jose, she already knew where to go.  “Cook County,” she said, “Last time they wouldn’t see me.”  It was my…

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A Beacon of Light

This Thanksgiving, I have been thinking about how grateful I am for the relationships I’ve formed with clients and all that they’ve taught me. One such client is Juana, who came to Taller de José looking for help as she applied for U-VISA immigration status, a special visa available to those who have been victims…

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Walking Together

As I near the completion of my first month volunteering at Taller de José, it is amazing to think of how many diverse cases I have faced with clients in such a short amount of time. This past month has shown me how the ministry of accompaniment impacts our clients and the way that we…

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A Night Out

On June 24th, Taller de José partnered with Catholic Charities and A Night Out to provide a night of fun to women who have suffered from domestic violence. Taller de José often works with domestic violence victims who continue to carry heavy burdens in their lives. A Night Out provides these women with a brief…

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Meet Mariela and Gabriel

In some cases, clients come to Taller for a single visit, receive the support and referrals they need, and do not need to return.  In other cases, Taller has longstanding relationships with clients that last for years.  Mariela and Gabriel are two of those clients, and their stories are indicative of the courage and strength…

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