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Rock River Valley Self Help Enterprises mission is to provide quality habilitative programs and services that promote advocacy, empowerment, and the development of independent functioning skills of individuals with disabilities, which allows for maximum participation in the community.

MOMENTA is the living fulfillment of its mission: To produce and present high quality concerts of dance, music and theatre to diverse audiences – local, metropolitan, state-wide, national and international. To achieve this mission, we have the following goals: to bring our audiences a repertoire of historic dances that exemplify the wealth of our American dance heritage; to provide creative opportunities and employment for Chicago area dancers, musicians, composers and choreographers to perform in and to create new works; to educate young artists in performing skills, choreography and dance history by giving them opportunities to experience these directly; and to physically integrate our company by including dancers and choreographers with disabilities in our performances

Have Dreams’ mission is to help individuals with autism learn, function independently and socialize so that they may realize their full potential and develop into contributing members of their communities. Have Dreams offers programs for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder from childhood through adulthood. Have Dreams was founded in 1996 by parents and educators seeking to fill a void in the community for children with autism. Autism is a complex, neurological disorder that impacts the functioning of the brain. Have Dreams serves 150 children, teens and adults with autism through lifespan programs held year-round at our facilities in Park Ridge and Evanston.

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS WAS CREATED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE UNDERPRIVILEGED POPULATION TO ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH EMPLOYMENT.

Before 1958, day programs for adults with mental and physical challenges did not exist. In 1960, with only 14 clients, Partnership Resources, Inc. was formed to help fill this gawe serve over 200 individuals in both employment and cultural enrichment programs. PRI's foundation is job placement. We have a diversified group of community partners that provide employment to our clients. We also have many partnerships with organizations related to our cultural enrichment program. At PRI, we maintain the philosophy that every life matters and everyone has something to contribute. We are dedicated to providing individuals with developmental disabilities the supports and opportunities that they need to help them work and develop.

Emerge Mothers Academy is a MN charitable nonprofit organization that comes alongside single mothers to equip them to emerge as confident women and caring mothers. They work toward long-term stability and independence for mother-headed households, through a wrap around array of Social Services.

BLINDSIGHT DELAWARE ENTERPRISES (BSDE), INC IS A NONPROFIT WITH A MISSION TO CREATE PATHWAYS OF INDEPENDENCE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND, VISUALLY IMPAIRED, DISABLED, AND VETERANS THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

Compassion Cafe seeks the integration of people with intellectual and developmentaldisabilities through hands-on training and employment in a small coffee shopenvironment.

Send Officers To The Funerals Of Officers That Die In The Line Of Duty. We Make A Monetary Donation To The Family That Lost Their Loved One.

To create employment opportunities in industry for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

TO CREATE AND SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH IDD IN MAKING CHOICES TO LIVE, WORK, AND LOVE LIFE IN THEIR COMMUNITY WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.

To create a world that welcomes all people with disabilities by empowering them, by influencing the non-disabled, by serving as a liaison between the two groups, and by working toward a goal of economic independence through employment.