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Family & Friends Group
Connect and Strengthen Community
A welcoming space to connect, share, and support our mission.
Helping Hand (HH) invites families, friends, and supporters to join the HH Family & Friends Group — a welcoming space designed to strengthen connections across the HH community.
This group brings people together to share ideas, connect, build relationships, and support our mission of transforming lives through genuine care and education.
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Our Next Meeting
Speaker Highlight
Julie Evans
Julie is a passionate parent advocate for accessible housing and inclusive employment. She advocates in Glen Ellyn and throughout DuPage County. She is deeply committed to advancing local efforts that expand housing options and create inclusive employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Through community collaboration and grassroots advocacy, Julie works to elevate awareness, influence policy, and build partnerships that promote independence and belonging. Her work is driven by a belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to live and work in environments that are supportive, inclusive, and empowering.
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2026
Community Connections Space
9649 W 55th St, Countryside, IL
9 AM – 11:30 AM
Mark Your Saturdays!
Upcoming Meeting Dates
Lexi Frazier
9/12/2026 • 9 AM – 11:30 AM
Gary Arnold
Program Specialist, Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities
11/14/2026 • 9 AM – 11:30 AM
January 9, 2027
9 AM – 11:30 AM
March 13, 2027
9 AM – 11:30 AM
May 8, 2027
9 AM – 11:30 AM
July 10, 2027
9 AM – 11:30 AM
September 11, 2027
9 AM – 11:30 AM
November 13, 2027
9 AM – 11:30 AM
A Look Back
Past Speakers
2025
Samantha Alloway
Executive Director, The ARC of Illinois
2026
January 17, 2026
Questions?
We’d love to hear from you and help you get connected. You can reach our Director of Advancement, Emily Mantucco at emily.mantucca@helpinghand-il.org, or by clicking the button below.