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  • 06/16/2025

How HB Threads and the Chicago White Sox Are Making a Difference

At HB Threads, we've always believed in the power of meaningful work and the importance of community. That's why we're incredibly proud of our partnership with the Chicago White Sox.

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  • 05/12/2025

What Head Start Gave Me: Jazmin's Story

How a casual walk with her daughter changed the course of one mother's life.

Blog
  • 05/12/2025

How I Discovered My Life’s Purpose: Tanya's Story

Head Start gave Tanya and her daughter confidence, and also directed Tanya's passion toward advocacy.

Blog
  • 04/28/2025

JP's Journey with Easterseals

After their son was diagnosed with a neurological disorder, a family turned to Easterseals for support and resources.

Blog
  • 04/21/2025

Creativity Shines: Easterseals’ Social Theater Group Empowers Children with Autism and Their Families in Countless Ways

From start to finish, participants find comfort on the stage while honing new skills, bonding with family, and making new friends.

Blog
  • 04/16/2025

In the News: Illinois Head Start Providers Worry About the Future of the Program

A recent Chalkbeat Chicago piece discusses the potential impacts of federal funding cuts to Head Start for the children and families served by the program.

Blog
  • 04/10/2025

Easterseals and Head Start: Expanding Early Education and Family Resources in Our Communities

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford collaborates with nearly 40 independently-operated early childhood programs in Chicago and suburban Cook County through Head Start and Early Head Start. These programs provide transformative early learning services to low-income families. For children aged 5 and younger, enrichment is year-round in inviting classrooms led by caring professionals. With favorable teacher-child ratios and an evolving curriculum, children receive the support they need to thrive.

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  • 03/03/2025

How HB Threads Is Creating Valuable Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

HB Threads provides work opportunities, essential job training, and life skills development for individuals with disabilities. As part of Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford, it offers a supportive environment where young adults of all abilities can thrive in an integrated workplace while creating high-quality products for mission-driven customers.

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  • 02/24/2025

Donna Iwanski is our New Chief Financial Officer

We are thrilled to welcome Donna Iwanski to Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford (ECR) as Chief Financial Officer.

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