Aniela Tyksinski works as a Community Advocate at Sarah’s Inn. Weekly, on Mondays and Tuesdays, she partners with and shares an office at Taller de José to provide domestic violence services to community members for whom Taller de José is a safe, accessible, and trusted location. Last time around, she was still getting settled into…
DetailsThis is the last year of my master’s program in Social Work. I plan on continuing my studies to pursue my PSY.D. However, much like every chapter coming to an end it is bitter-sweet. Nevertheless, I have been appreciating my journey and my internship at Taller de José. Enjoying the days as they come helps…
DetailsMy parents are immigrants from Mexico. It has been my goal as a first-generation Mexican American to achieve all the dreams and goals my parents were not able to. Coming from a close-knit family, it was not hard to do because I witnessed firsthand how hard my parents worked to provide for my family. These…
DetailsBy Claire Whalen (She/Her/Hers) I love cloudless days. Not only is there something extraordinarily beautiful about seeing the bright blue of the sky stretching uninterrupted with the sun beaming brightly down, but it reminds of me of a place I called home for four years. I was fortunate to attend a university where we had…
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Join us in supporting the important services that Taller de José provides Latinx communities across all of Chicago with a night of fun at Lo-Rez Brewing and Taproom.
DetailsBy Anna Mayer She/Her/Hers In early 2012, my client, Maria, developed a severe case of cataract in both eyes, which left her completely blind. The loss of vision made it extremely difficult for her to care for her two children, especially her oldest son, a 15-year-old with Down syndrome and other conditions so severe that he is…
Detailsby Katie Wojda (she/her/hers/ella) When I went on the “Service Plunge” retreat at the beginning of my freshman year of college, I felt right at home. I had only just met these 200 eager, social-justice-driven freshmen, but I knew I was in the right place because everyone was there to learn about how to…
Detailsby Angie Solano I will forever be grateful to Taller de José for the opportunity and experiences I have gained. Back in May, I remember feeling nervous when meeting with clients wondering if I would have the answers to their questions and all resources they needed. Through my time with Taller de José I am thankful it…
Detailsby Anthony Aguinaldo he, him, his As someone who began working as a hospital chaplain in the middle of a global pandemic, I thought I could do anything. I had been present with people during some very difficult times and sat with loved ones as they dealt with grief and loss. Because I’d been interning…
Detailsby Mary LaVigne Where to begin. That seems to be ringing through my head as I try to find the words to express all that this past year has been. Serving at Taller de José has been a gift and a privilege. I had heard the word accompaniment before starting at Taller de Jose, but I didn’t really understand the depth of…
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