Blue Cap

Blue Cap Blue Cap's vision is 70% of people served will have meaningful, paid work, volunteer positions, or desired social role in the community by July of 2024.

Blue Cap’s mission is to support, encourage and educate people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy quality life experiences and be valued members of their community.

07/22/2025

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
⚡ Energy Tip Tuesday with D’Shawn McCallister! ⚡

D’Shawn’s back with two smart ways to save energy and money:

🔌 Charge at night:

Off-peak electricity rates can be up to 60% cheaper—perfect for phones, tablets, and even big appliances like dishwashers and washing machines with delay-start options.

🛑Turn off unused devices:

Chargers, game consoles, and other electronics still use power when plugged in—unplug them to stop phantom energy loss!

Thanks to the ComEd Energy Force Program, ambassadors like D’Shawn continue to empower communities to live more efficiently—one tip at a time. 💡💙

🍦 National Ice Cream Day at Blue Cap! 🍦We think our staff and participants are pretty cool 😎—so we celebrated National I...
07/21/2025

🍦 National Ice Cream Day at Blue Cap! 🍦

We think our staff and participants are pretty cool 😎—so we celebrated National Ice Cream Day with some icy treats! From popsicles to classic cones, everyone had a chance to chill out and enjoy something sweet. ❄️🍨

Residential Homes and staff received their treats over the weekend, and our Executive Director, Pat Thies, and Admin Assistant Ellen Boyd made the rounds to hand-deliver ice cream to our group homes! Today, our Day Program joined in on the fun—because no one should miss out on dessert. 💙

We’re grateful for the heart and dedication of our Blue Cap community every day—and it was especially nice to create some sweet memories together.

⚾🌞 We’re so thankful to Rossi Contractors and our generous community partners for making it possible for Blue Cap to att...
07/14/2025

⚾🌞 We’re so thankful to Rossi Contractors and our generous community partners for making it possible for Blue Cap to attend several White Sox games this summer!

From exciting giveaways to the Mark Buehrle statue unveiling, these experiences have meant the world to the people we support. 💙🧢



https://www.rossicontractors.com/about.php

🎨✨ Catch Us at TGIF Today! ✨🎨Blue Cap is out at the park at York & Western from 11 AM – 2:30 PM for this week’s TGIF in ...
07/11/2025

🎨✨ Catch Us at TGIF Today! ✨🎨
Blue Cap is out at the park at York & Western from 11 AM – 2:30 PM for this week’s TGIF in Blue Island!

Stop by our table to browse and shop:
🌀 Tie-dye shirts & baby onesies
🧦 Hand-dyed socks
🧣 Handmade blankets & scarves
💎 Jewelry, bracelets, and earrings
🪴 Decorated “Pot Heads” for your favorite plants
🎨 Original art made with care by the people we support

Come say hello, shop local, and support Blue Cap! 💙

07/08/2025

Tuesday July 8, 2025

⚡ It’s Energy Tip Tuesday with D’Shawn McCallister! ⚡

D’Shawn is proud to serve as a ComEd Energy Force Ambassador, helping others learn how to save energy—and money—one tip at a time.

The ComEd Energy Force Program is the nation’s first energy efficiency education program taught by adults with developmental disabilities. Ambassadors like D’Shawn receive specialized training and take part in community events across northern Illinois to promote sustainability and energy-saving practices.

Not only does this program help build job skills and confidence, it’s also made a powerful impact—reaching tens of thousands of people each year with simple, effective tips for reducing energy use! 💡🌱

Keep a look out on Tuesdays for energy-saving ideas from D’Shawn!

🎆 Happy 4th of July from all of us at Blue Cap! 🇺🇸Our bulletin board is lit up with firework art made by participants in...
07/03/2025

🎆 Happy 4th of July from all of us at Blue Cap! 🇺🇸

Our bulletin board is lit up with firework art made by participants in our Life Enrichment Program, and many are looking forward to attending The City of Blue Island’s 4th of July Parade tommorow!

We will be closed, as we take time to celebrate our great nation.

Some will be celebrating with BBQs at home or headed to box office premieres— did you know moments like these—are made possible thanks to events like Rose Walk 2025?

A big thank-you to The Blue Cap Family & Friends Association for curating so many experiences for the people we serve based on their own personal interests!

https://bluecap.ticketspice.com/17th-annual-rose-walk-2025


🎉 FIND US IN BLUE ISLAND at TGIF!We love our neighborhood—and we’re proud to be part of TGIF every Friday until August 2...
06/27/2025

🎉 FIND US IN BLUE ISLAND at TGIF!

We love our neighborhood—and we’re proud to be part of TGIF every Friday until August 29—at York & Western!

Our Life Enrichment Program participants have been creating handmade items all winter long, and we’re excited to share them with you. Thank you for supporting local artists and building a more inclusive community with us.

🗓 Fridays | 11:00 AM–2:30 PM
📍 TGIF at York & Western, Blue Island, IL

Blue Cap is closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.This day marks the end of slavery in the U.S.—June 19, ...
06/18/2025

Blue Cap is closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

This day marks the end of slavery in the U.S.—June 19, 1865—when news of freedom finally reached the last enslaved people in Texas.

We celebrate every freedom fighter whose courage reshaped our nation's history. We celebrate the work of every civil rights leader, and reflect on the work that remains.


Thank You Tri-State Disposal!
06/17/2025

Thank You Tri-State Disposal!

💙A huge thank you to Rock Island Public House for including Blue Cap in their Father’s Day celebration!Because of their ...
06/17/2025

💙A huge thank you to Rock Island Public House for including Blue Cap in their Father’s Day celebration!

Because of their generosity, residents in six of our group homes enjoyed a delicious BBQ meal—made with love and delivered with care.

It meant the world to our community to be thought of and treated so kindly.

We’re so grateful for neighbors like Rock Island Public House—always finding thoughtful ways to lift others up. You're appreciated!


While Blue Cap was closed Sunday, we’re thrilled to share that The Meadows Golf Club of Blue Island hosted a generous Fa...
06/16/2025

While Blue Cap was closed Sunday, we’re thrilled to share that The Meadows Golf Club of Blue Island hosted a generous Father’s Day raffle—featuring a brand-new golf bag, two Meadows hats, and fresh golf balls—which raised $1,020 in support of Blue Cappers!

Huge thanks to The City of Blue Island Illinois, the incredible Meadows staff, and all the golfers who took part. Your kindness helps create brighter, more inclusive experiences for the people we support every day.

We’re so grateful you chose to celebrate dads while giving back to our mission. 💙

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Blue Cap is a nonprofit agency located in Blue Island, Illinois. Blue Cap is built on the value that the people we support deserve the highest degree of excellence in services and programs. Blue Cap has supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families for over 50 years