by Anixter Center | Sep 11, 2019 | Behavioral Health
National Recovery Month (Recovery Month), sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those...
by Anixter Center | Aug 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
On today’s radio show, Steve Cochran interviewed our president as the most valuable person on the planet. Anixter celebrates 100 years of helping the disabled gain skills, housing and independence. The CEO/President of Anixter Center, Rebecca Clark joins the...
by Anixter Center | Jul 26, 2019 | Annual Benefit for Ability, Uncategorized
Employees of Loyola University Chicago volunteered their day with Anixter Center to paint our clients homes and program spaces, along with other beautification projects. Every July, Loyola honors the Feast Day of Saint Ignatius of Loyola by reaching out in service to...
by Anixter Center | Jul 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Anixter Center clients and staff enjoyed a movie night at the Ravinia Festival on Friday, July 12, 2019. The group took in the film “West Side Story”. The screening was offered with closed captioning and our deaf clients had front row seats to enjoy the show. Anixter...
by Anixter Center | Jul 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
We know what it’s like to feel out of place and need support… Anixter Center sees the Alligator in everyone! Anixter Center staff had a great time in Humboldt Park waiting for “chance the snapper” to appear! @AnixterCenter #chancethesnapper...
by Anixter Center | Jul 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
As evidence of our substantial commitment to the health of people supported, Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center has been awarded the Gold Award for Health Leadership Excellence by Mainstay/My25. Mainstay and its choice-based My25 programs are the primary accelerator...
by Anixter Center | Jul 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
QIDP Training – NEXT OFFERING BEGINS OCTOBER, 2019 – PLEASE REGISTER BY 10/4/2019 The Department of Human Services has mandated this 40-hour Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) training as a requirement for all QIDPs. Anixter Center’s...
by Anixter Center | Jun 22, 2019 | Annual Benefit for Ability
A sold-out crowd of more than 350 gathered at Wrigley Field’s 1914 Club on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, to celebrate Anixter Center’s 100th anniversary at its annual Benefit for Ability, “Celebrating a Century of Service.” The evening kicked off with a cocktail hour at...
by Anixter Center | Jun 20, 2019 | Fundraiser
On Saturday, June 29th, Anixter Center will have a yard sale at 6050 N California Ave. (formerly Ferst School) from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Educational materials have been labeled and priced, and are now ready to be sold. Calling all Special Education Teachers,...
by Anixter Center | Jun 1, 2019 | Annual Benefit for Ability
A sold-out crowd of more than 350 gathered at Wrigley Field’s 1914 Club on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, to celebrate Anixter Center’s 100th anniversary at its annual Benefit for Ability, “Celebrating a Century of Service.” The evening kicked off...
