Lauren Weigand

A woman hugs a young boy from behind as they stand outside a glass building entrance. The boy holds a lanyard and wears glasses and a graphic t-shirt. Both are smiling. Reflective glass reveals a bright day with blue sky and greenery.

Our Bilingual Counseling Service Is Bridging the Language Gap through Genuine Care

February 7, 2025

As an organization that transforms the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we know that we need to expand our support. We are ...

General

Disability Pride Month, And What Makes Our Clients Proud!

August 1, 2024

Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month? At Helping Hand, we are dedicated to creating a world in which all are equally valued—and ...

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General Volunteers

Embracing Abilities: Helping Hand’s Summer of Community Connections and Celebration

July 26, 2024

Helping Hand is having fun in the sun this summer as we connect with our community! This summer, you’ll find us at local farmers markets, ...

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General

Introducing HH’s Mascot!

June 24, 2024

You’ve probably seen how much genuine joy a mascot can bring. You may have memories of cheering for your mascot in team huddles while playing ...

Three barbers in blue "Superior Barbershop" t-shirts stand with a smiling boy wearing a "Pass the Ball Rule the Court" shirt. They are in front of a green and blue abstract wall sign. The barbers are wearing hats and jeans, and the boy is in shorts and sneakers.

School

Transforming Lives through Community Connections

May 29, 2024

When you look good, you feel good, and our students are feeling amazing! This month, local entrepreneur and barber, Anthony Lekkas, collaborated with the HH ...

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Volunteers

How Community Connections Spread our Mission

April 30, 2024

At Helping Hand, community connections are a valuable resource for us to share our mission and transform lives. Volunteers from the Chicagoland area that have ...

John showing HH team member, Keith, what he's been working on at his job at National Seating & Mobility

Employment Services

Transformative Employment: Establishing Independence and Community Connections

March 28, 2024

At Helping Hand, one of the many ways that we inspire transformation is through community connections. Through these connections, we display how people with intellectual ...

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School

Genuine Education and Nutrition: Transforming Eating Habits

February 20, 2024

This month, the Helping Hand school curriculum demonstrated mindful eating habits and practices to our students. The curriculum and lesson plan involved providing HH classrooms ...