Envision Unlimited

01/09/2026

Our members gave 2025 a great send-off, with lots of smiles and dancing. Take a peek at highlights from the holiday party held for members in our Community Living program. ☃️🎁✨

Now, we’re ready for the first weekend of 2026! 😃

01/07/2026

Here’s to new beginnings and achieving big dreams! 🎆 We’re ready to make an even bigger impact across the Chicago area and Central Illinois, which means expanding our services to help more people in need and investing in our emerging leaders.

Let’s get 2026 started! ✨

01/05/2026

Starting today, the CTA station at State and Lake is closing so it can be rebuilt to improve accessibility, safety and comfort for riders. 🚉

"The station isn't accessible to folks in wheelchairs, and we are trying to make it accessible for all our transit riders," said Anne Zhang, Deputy Commissioner for the Chicago Department of Transportation Division of Engineering.

There’s much more work ahead until every station is fully accessible, but we applaud the Chicago Transit Authority’s efforts to upgrade our transportation system for people with disabilities, who make up thousands of riders. 👏👏 Here are some of our members enjoying their independence on the CTA.

Read more about the project: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-traffic-downtown-cta-state-lake-station-closing-3-years-starting-monday-commuters-brace-issues/18352455/

12/31/2025

Feeling philanthropic as we close out the year? Consider giving to Envision Unlimited, so our members with disabilities and mental health challenges can continue living their best lives. ✨

Your gift of $250 will help us provide home modifications, such as grab bars and chair lifts for greater accessibility, so members like Maurice can remain in their homes with dignity. 🏠

Help us build belonging beyond barriers today! 🤝 https://www.envisionunlimited.org/donate/2025

Your gift empowers possibilities — across programs, homes, and communities. At Envision Unlimited, members discover what’s possible: job skills that lead to paychecks, friendships that last, creative expression, safe homes, and the confidence to try something new. Your gift fuels this full con...

12/29/2025

Our members are wrapping up the year by removing invasive species and helping the environment! 🌱 We love seeing them engage with their communities.

“From my perspective, these environmental stewardship events are very successful,” said Adventures Unlimited Director David Pufundt. “All of these are unique experiences, and they allow our members to have an impact on an area that they use."

Thank you to Friends of the Forest Preserves for being a great community partner! ✨

Members of Envision Unlimited gathered at Whistler Woods to help remove invasive species!

They cut down buckthorn and honeysuckle trees, and got to help with a brush pile burn!

12/26/2025

Meet Tiffany, one of our talented members who participates in multiple Special Olympics sports, including basketball, volleyball, softball and bowling. She has won gold medals 🏅 in golf and tennis and even got to light the ceremonial cauldron in 2024.

When she’s not playing sports, Tiffany enjoys reading and writing about life. 📚✍️ Her story is one of many that reflects the opportunities available to Envision Unlimited members as they live a life full of choice, independence and inclusion.

Your gift of $100 will help us fund a holiday party 🎁 for members at our various program locations. These events offer a chance to experience joy, connect with others and feel part of a community.

Help us build belonging beyond barriers today! 🤝 https://www.envisionunlimited.org/donate/2025

Your gift empowers possibilities — across programs, homes, and communities. At Envision Unlimited, members discover what’s possible: job skills that lead to paychecks, friendships that last, creative expression, safe homes, and the confidence to try something new. Your gift fuels this full con...

12/23/2025

Meet our member Rachel, who is a regular participant in the Envision Unlimited Media Club, a program that places technology in the hands of our members. 📸 She has developed new skills that have enabled her to photograph several events, and she enjoys showing the world around her that people with disabilities will not be left out.

There’s just one week left to multiply your generosity. When you give now, you help members like Rachel learn new skills, find meaningful work and belong. 🤝

Matching ends Dec. 31:
➡️ 2-to-1 for first-time gifts to Envision Unlimited (to $25,000)
➡️ 1-to-1 for returning donors (to $30,000)

Help us build belonging beyond barriers. Your support provides essentials for our members during uncertain times, so they can focus on thriving. Give today! ✨

https://www.envisionunlimited.org/donate/2025

12/19/2025

What’s your favorite moment of the holiday season so far? One of ours is seeing members from our Frick Center riding the CTA holiday train! 🤩 Not only are they enjoying holiday festivities, but they’re also engaging with their community and learning to take public transportation.

Way to go, Frick Center! Keep thriving! ✨

12/17/2025

Let the holiday celebrations begin! ☃️🎁✨ Many thanks to the family of our dedicated board members, Dorothy and Dennis O’Malley, for hosting a wonderful holiday party for a group of our members.

Everyone made reindeer ornaments for the tree, played bingo and received gifts that included hats, gloves, scarves and journals. We’re grateful for our community of supporters! 🫶

12/12/2025

Meet our member Maurice, who enjoys giving back to his community, especially those in need around the holidays. Through our horticulture program, he has learned basic gardening principles and meal preparation as well as harvested crops, which are incorporated into member meals and distributed to local families. 🍅🥒🌽

Because of supporters like you, Maurice has flourished as part of our gardening community. When you give to Envision Unlimited, you help to build skills, create community and open doors for our members. And your impact is matched this season. ✨

New donors: 2-to-1 match up to $25,000 (your $50 becomes $150).

Returning donors: 1-to-1 match up to $30,000 (your $100 becomes $200).

Help us build belonging beyond barriers. 🤝 Your support provides essentials for our members during uncertain times, so they can focus on thriving. Give today!

https://www.envisionunlimited.org/donate/2025

Your gift empowers possibilities — across programs, homes, and communities. At Envision Unlimited, members discover what’s possible: job skills that lead to paychecks, friendships that last, creative expression, safe homes, and the confidence to try something new. Your gift fuels this full con...

12/10/2025

We’re extending many congratulations to Envision Unlimited mental health specialist Angela Russell on receiving the Community Pioneer Award 🏆 at this year’s Democrats of Thornton Township gala, where guests come together to discuss shared values and important issues.

Angela was recognized for her outreach activities to bring mental health and wellness education to Thornton Township through the Envision Unlimited Cultural Faith-Based Empowerment (CFBE) Program. ✨

“Receiving this award means more than I can express,” she said. “It tells me that people heard, saw and believed in the work we’re trying to do. This award represents the growing acknowledgment that our communities truly need accessible health education, support and stigma-free spaces.”

Our CFBE Program equips clergy, faith leaders and congregations with necessary tools, training and resources to support individuals’ emotional and spiritual wellbeing. We work with leaders from diverse religious backgrounds to provide interactive workshops and discussions that explore the intersection of faith, trauma and mental health.

Please help us give Angela a big hand on this recognition! 👏👏 Learn more about our program: https://www.envisionunlimited.org/programs/mental-health/cultural-faith-based-empowerment

12/08/2025

It’s the season of gratitude, and we’re grateful for things like first bike rides. 🚴 Member Lupe from our Rose Center recently went for a spin on one of our new Duet bikes, and her excitement was contagious! 🤩

“It was great to hear her laughter throughout the ride,” said Rose Center Director Raul Barrera, who pedaled from behind.

We’re looking forward to more milestones in 2026 and many more bike rides for Lupe! 👏👏