Working Together Chicago is a program of Center for Independence through Conductive Education Inc., an Illinois nonprofit under Section 501 C 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. The mission of the Center is to help people with disabilities achieve their highest level of potential. Center for Independence and the Working Together Chicago program is an approved community employment provider with the Illinois Department of Rehab Services. (DRS) Learn more about the Center.

We've been selected by the Coleman Foundation to match donations up to $30,000 with a new tiered match structure!

From November 1 to December 31, every dollar you give will go even further.

Here’s how your impact grows:
1:1 — Match for Individual Donors
2:1 — Match for Businesses
3:1 — Match for Donor Advised Funds

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That means your donation could be tripled!
Whether you're an individual, a business, or have a Donor Advised Fund, this is a powerful way to make a difference. Your gift will help WTC create paid employment opportunities for people with disabilities throughout the Chicagoland area.

Join us in maximizing every gift for the greatest impact! Give today and help us reach our goal!

Our heartfelt thanks to The Coleman Foundation for making this possible!

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Your generosity puts people to work!

Fighting poverty through employment, your donation expands jobs for people with disabilities that provide a purpose, paycheck and independence. 35% of people with disabilities living in the United States are stuck in a cycle of poverty. Your gift pulls people out of poverty through the dignity of paid employment.

how you can help.

We offer many options to contibute. Choose what works for you.

By Check

Write and send to:
c/o Center for Independence — Working Together Chicago
100 W. Plainfield Rd.
Countryside, IL 60525

By Phone

Please make your donation by calling the Center for Independence at 708-588-0833.

Questions?

If you would like more details about supporting Working Together Chicago, please call
708-588-0833 or email Joanne.

Center for Independence through Conductive Education — Working Together Program, is an Illinois nonprofit Corporation under section 501 (c) (3) of the Illinois Revenue Code. All donations to the Working Together Chicago program are tax deductible to the extent of the IRS code.

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Donate Your Time

Change Lives - Become a Mentor!

Do you have a passion for helping individuals with disabilities succeed in the workplace? We want to talk to you!

Learn more about mentoring!

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Fight Poverty Through Employment

Are you an employer looking to fight poverty through a more inclusive and diverse workplace? Become an employer of a young adult with a disability ready to work.

Let's Work Together

The Center for Independence believes that people with disabilities can have great success in the labor market when they have the right supports and are given a chance. Join us today in making this possible.

Contact

Joanne Callahan
312-995-3302 or Email

Center for Independence through Conductive Education Inc., an Illinois nonprofit under Section 501 C 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. The mission of the Center is to help people with disabilities achieve their highest level of potential.

Working Together Chicago promotes workforce diversity and inclusion through superior employment services for people with disabilities.

Learn more about the Center for Independence.

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