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Summer of Cycling 2023 crew at Bike The Drive

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So much is happening at Envision Unlimited that could help or inspire you.

Tim Smith -Volunteer of the Year

Tim Smith Awarded Volunteer of the Year Honor

Our Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Tim Smith, chief corporate counsel for CME Group. Due to the pandemic, the event was held outdoors—coincidentally, at our Westtown Center, where Tim has volunteered for several years as a Biking Buddy. He also ended his 3,000-mile virtual bike tour across the country last year there to raise money for people with disabilities.

Mental Health Awareness Month

Self-Care Tips We All Can Use

The Envision Unlimited staff has gone to extraordinary lengths during the pandemic, to assure that our members have the physical and emotional support they need. But CEO Mark McHugh wondered how these caregivers are faring--and what should all of us do to make sure we are physically and mentally strong when we emerge from this period. He sat down with Michele McDonough, Envision's Director of Mental Health Services, to ask for some tips we can use to take care of ourselves.

Chicago Tribune

Envision CEO Advocates for More State Funding

Envision Unlimited President and CEO Mark McHugh was featured in a Chicago Tribune story about efforts to convince state lawmakers to provide adequate funding for organizations serving Illinoisians with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Fashion Forward Jewelry-Making Class

Create a Memorable Gift for Mother's Day

Remember when you brought a joyful smile or maybe a tear to your mom's eye when you presented her with your handmade Mother's Day gift? The Envision Unlimited Associate Board is offering an opportunity for both of you to relive those moments. Or, you can create a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry for yourself or your bestie.

Insights

Update on Our Partnership with UCP Seguin

Click to read the latest news about our partnership with UCP Seguin.

Unlimited Voices-Vol 42

Unlimited Voices

Envision members have their own perspectives on the people and activities that impact their lives.

Crain's Chicago Business 2021 Notable Health Care Heroes

Envision Staff among "2021 Healthcare Heroes"

The Envision staff has joined Crain's Chicago Business' elite group of Healthcare Heroes for 2021. To qualify, honorees had to be working on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis, making an impact and saving lives.

David and Jimmy offer fitness for all

Get Moving! Stay Fit!

Envision Unlimited delivers free fitness classes to your home! Check out this week's schedule of virtual programs.

Members writing and receiving emails

Members Battle Pandemic Separations with...Pens

After training counselor Reyanna Johnson and several members of her former Halas Center unit recently settled into the Frick Center, she noticed how frequently the members mentioned missing friends who had selected other centers when Halas closed. She sensed a learning opportunity and seized upon it: Why not create a pen-pal group as a writing exercise?