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Didn't see any lions but definitely saw the lights-on 🦁🎄 #throwback to when house coordinators Unity and Katie surprised Amate fellows with tickets to one of Chicago's favorite holiday traditions: a night of ZooLights! We miss the warmth of these dazzling displays amid the frigid, Chicagoan winter. Alumni, how did you survive the season? ❄️
#AmateHouse #Service #chicago
New Blog Post! Amate House fellow Ingrid reflects on the everyday moments that have made her Amate experience so impactful. Read along to experience a night in the life of a fellow at McKinley Park house.
"At the same time, I realized that this comical moment was a moment I was going to remember about my year. We finished scooping up the leaves, and I turned to face the large tree in front of our house covered in lights and ornaments. The moon was glowing right behind it, and I felt myself inhaling that moment and calm washing over me."
You can find Ingrid's story and all our blog posts on our website, www.amatehouse.org/blog.
New Blog Post! Amate House fellow Ingrid reflects on the everyday moments that have made her Amate experience so impactful. Read along to experience a night in the life of a fellow at McKinley Park house.
"At the same time, I realized that this comical moment was a moment I was going to remember about my year. We finished scooping up the leaves, and I turned to face the large tree in front of our house covered in lights and ornaments. The moon was glowing right behind it, and I felt myself inhaling that moment and calm washing over me."
You can find Ingrid's story and all our blog posts on our website, www.amatehouse.org/blog.
Amate Magic is back! Join us in person on April 30th, 2022, at Venue West to celebrate our 38th year! This year's theme... (a little tongue-in-cheek) a Masquerade!🎭
Michael Issac returns as host 🎤 while Audiomatic joins the party with their five-piece band! 🎸
There will be great food, extravagant masks, wonderful prizes, and plenty of ways to celebrate Amate House.
More information will be available in February.
In 2021, Amate House witnessed 35 fellows open up their hearts to Chicago and to one another during very difficult times. Each have been a blessing to this organization and the communities they serve alongside. We look forward to a bright future for our current fellows and the many alumni who’ve dedicated themselves to putting love into action.
From all of us at Amate House, have a happy and blessed New Year! 🎉
In 2021, Amate House witnessed 35 fellows open up their hearts to Chicago and to one another during very difficult times. Each have been a blessing to this organization and the communities they serve alongside. We look forward to a bright future for our current fellows and the many alumni who’ve dedicated themselves to putting love into action.
From all of us at Amate House, have a happy and blessed New Year! 🎉
New Blog Post! Amate House fellow Katelyn reflects on how life as a fellow has shifted her perspective of home.
"I was one of the first people to arrive back to Little Village. I remember thinking to myself that it felt so good to be home. Obviously, traveling takes a lot out of you, but just walking through the door gave me this sense of joy and comfort I haven’t felt in a long time."
You can find Katelyn's story and all our blog posts on our website, www.amatehouse.org/blog (link in bio)
New Blog Post! Amate House fellow Katelyn reflects on how life as a fellow has shifted her perspective of home.
"I was one of the first people to arrive back to Little Village. I remember thinking to myself that it felt so good to be home. Obviously, traveling takes a lot out of you, but just walking through the door gave me this sense of joy and comfort I haven’t felt in a long time."
You can find Katelyn's story and all our blog posts on our website, www.amatehouse.org/blog (link in bio)
From all of us at Amate House, Merry Christmas! May Christ’s peace and hope be with your family now and in the days ahead. May His love warm your hearts and may He give you a spirit of wisdom.
From all of us at Amate House, Merry Christmas! May Christ’s peace and hope be with your family now and in the days ahead. May His love warm your hearts and may He give you a spirit of wisdom.
Fellows celebrated Christmas all together before heading home for the holidays. We're looking forward to spending time with family over the break, so we can return to work rested and rejuvenated. Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy holiday season!
Amate is getting all spruced up for the Christmas holiday🎄Last night, LV and MP came together with neighbors and friends to hang baubles and hang out ✨
How do you celebrate the holidays? Wishing you and yours love, light, and warmth in the forthcoming season! ❄️
‘Tis the season! Next week, we’re inviting our McKinley Park neighbors over to watch as we light our giant pine tree this year for the Christmas season and assist with putting up ornaments! 🎄🍪☕️
All are welcome to come over and enjoy some free hot chocolate, cider, and cookies with our staff and fellows. We’ll also live stream the actual lighting for you to watch live or later on our social media pages. If you’re around, why not stop by!
New Blog Post! Amate House fellow Martina reflects on their life in community at Little Village house and how it has informed her work at her site placement.
"Regardless of faith background, marital status, sexual orientation, ethnic background – they belong here. The intentionality in invitation that I receive at home helps me to be more transparent in offering a place for others and inviting them to belong."
You can find Martina's story and all our blog posts on our website, www.amatehouse.org/blog.
New Blog Post! Amate House fellow Martina reflects on their life in community at Little Village house and how it has informed her work at her site placement.
"Regardless of faith background, marital status, sexual orientation, ethnic background – they belong here. The intentionality in invitation that I receive at home helps me to be more transparent in offering a place for others and inviting them to belong."
You can find Martina's story and all our blog posts on our website, www.amatehouse.org/blog.
Thanks to the 100+ supporters who gave to Amate House this #GivingTuesday, we met and surpassed our goal! We raised over $10,000 to support our faith-based service and leadership program. We are humbled by the outpouring of support and can guarantee that every cent will directly support our fellows this year. Thank you for #giving! ❣🎁
You can still support our #GivingTuesday campaign now through the weekend by donating at our website, www.amatehouse.org/donate.
Gratitude is the tur-key to full hearts 🦃 This Thanksgiving holiday, MP and LV fellows gathered at home and in the city to celebrate the gift of friendship. We are so thankful for each other, our Amate staff, and supporters from all around! What are you grateful for this holiday season? 💛
We’re wrapping up #GivingTuesday with one final push to help us meet our goal. If you’re able to give today, know that every cent goes directly toward benefiting our faith-based service and leadership program. You can give on Facebook, Instagram, or directly on our website at www/amatehouse.org/donate.❣🎁
We’re wrapping up #GivingTuesday with one final push to help us meet our goal. If you’re able to give today, know that every cent goes directly toward benefiting our faith-based service and leadership program. You can give on Facebook, Instagram, or directly on our website at www/amatehouse.org/donate.❣🎁
Our Associate Board plays a big role in engaging both current and former fellows. This alumni-led group of young professionals aims to cultivate and preserve a sense of community among past and present members of the Amate House service and leadership program.
The AB coordinates alumni socials, a winter volunteer-service-year alum retreat, and an annual fall fundraiser. Members of the board engage their personal and professional networks about the program, volunteer at Amate House programmatic events, and provide a professional networking platform with which current fellows can engage.
It's not too late to help us make an impact on Amate House this #GivingTuesday! We're over halfway to our goal❣
You can give on Facebook, Instagram, or directly on our website at www/amatehouse.org/donate. 🎁
It's not too late to help us make an impact on Amate House this #GivingTuesday! We're over halfway to our goal❣
You can give on Facebook, Instagram, or directly on our website at www/amatehouse.org/donate. 🎁
Just some #GivigTuesday Amate House fun facts for folks! Which is most surprising to you!?
Just some #GivigTuesday Amate House fun facts for folks! Which is most surprising to you!?
Community nights are at the core of our fellowship program at Amate House. Fellows typically gather for a meal and activity centered around one of Amate’s five tenets each Wednesday night. The program staff prepares a variety of community nights, covering diverse topics like community dynamics, poverty, discernment, and racial justice. Throughout the year, we bring in engaging speakers from around the city to dialogue with our fellows. Fellows also help to plan several community nights throughout the year.
#GivingTuesday retreat quiz round 2! Match these winter retreats with their corresponding photo and drop a comment with your answer! ⛄️
As we reflect on Amate House retreats today, here's a little #GivingTuesday quiz for you! Match these fall retreats with their corresponding photo and drop a comment with your answer! 🍂
Retreats are one of the most important aspects of our program, providing a welcome respite for fellows from a busy schedule and acting as significant inflection points for growth and reflection throughout the year. Here’s a closer look at how Amate House incorporates retreats within our service and leadership program.
Fun Facts: Amate House has accompanied fellows on nearly 100 retreats in its 38-year history. We take two weekend retreats (fall and winter) and one week-long closing retreat at the end of the year. Past retreat themes have included “Discovering our Strengths,” “Love in Action,” “Called by God (Discernment),” and “The Vocation to Love.”
#GivingTuesday is here! Consider supporting Amate House today and help us continue our work of transforming young adult leaders into life-long social justice advocates for our church and world.
You can give on Facebook, Instagram, or directly on our website at www/amatehouse.org/donate.
#GivingTuesday is here! Consider supporting Amate House today and help us continue our work of transforming young adult leaders into life-long social justice advocates for our church and world.
You can give on Facebook, Instagram, or directly on our website at www/amatehouse.org/donate.
#GivingTuesday is a few days away and we're excited to share that we have a matching donor again this year who will be matching dollar for dollar the first $2,500 donated on Nov. 30th! If you’re considering giving to Amate House on Tuesday, be sure to do so early so you can double your impact!
Give today at: www.amatehouse.org/donate!
#GivingTuesday is a few days away and we're excited to share that we have a matching donor again this year who will be matching dollar for dollar the first $2,500 donated on Nov. 30th! If you’re considering giving to Amate House on Tuesday, be sure to do so early so you can double your impact!
Give today at: www.amatehouse.org/donate!
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! Fellows and staff gathered at the McKinley Park house last week to share a meal and celebrate the holiday. However you're celebrating this year, we hope you get to spend the day with people you love.
Giving Tuesday is a week away! We'll be sharing some special videos and photos all day long with a focus on the aspects of our program that makes it so special, including retreats, community nights, and our alumni engagement.
You can support our efforts leading up to the big day by 1) 👍 liking our social media pages, 2) ➡ sharing our posts, 3)💸 setting up your own Facebook fundraiser for Amate House, or 4) 🎁 giving if you are able!
Meet Zach, McKinley Park fellow serving as a Campus Minister with Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago . Zach reflected on what excited them most about working with their service site this year. #FellowSpotlight #meetamate
"I’m doing a variety of things like planning retreats and events, talking and spending time with students, and doing any office work that needs to be done."
New Blog Post! Amate House fellow Emma reflects on the transition from quarantine to community life at Amate House.
"Eight months into my junior year of college, I packed up my apartment, said goodbye to all my friends, and moved back home. There, I finished out the remainder of my junior year and the entirety of my senior year virtually, completely isolated from any community — with the exception of my family, of course.
You can find Emma's story and all of our blog posts on our website, www.amatehouse.org/blog (link in bio).
New Blog Post! Amate House fellow Emma reflects on the transition from quarantine to community life at Amate House.
"Eight months into my junior year of college, I packed up my apartment, said goodbye to all my friends, and moved back home. There, I finished out the remainder of my junior year and the entirety of my senior year virtually, completely isolated from any community — with the exception of my family, of course.
You can find Emma's story and all of our blog posts on our website, www.amatehouse.org/blog (link in bio).
Meet Sara, McKinley Park fellow serving as a Domestic relations Attorney's Assistant with the Greater Chicago Legal Clinic. Sara reflected on what excited them most about working with their service site this year. #FellowSpotlight #meetamate
"I follow up with clients seeking help with issues such as divorce, domestic violence, and child support cases."
Meet Stasia, McKinley Park fellow serving as an Immigration Assistant with the Greater Chicago Legal Clinic. Stasia reflected on why they felt called to partake in a year of service and leadership development with Amate House. #FellowSpotlight #meetamate
"At GCLC, I assist the attorneys in the immigration department with making contact with clients, conducting intake calls, and facilitating work in ongoing matters. I enjoy a good balance between the relational and technical elements of the work at GCLC."
We've been trying to soak up as much sunshine as possible before the days start to get cold and dark. But the change of seasons means we get to look forward to the holidays, which will be here before we know it. In the meantime, we'll keep practicing our self care. Former fellows, what were your means of self care and thwarting the winter blues during your year in community?
Our 2022-2023 Site Partner application is now open!
Amate House is proud to have partnered with over 220 Chicago area nonprofits and organizations working alongside communities in need in various fields, including education, social services, legal aid, public health, youth ministry, case management, elder care, and refugee and immigrant services.
As we fulfill our mission, we seek to support the incredible work already happening in Chicago. If your organization or one you know could benefit from the support of a full-time Amate House fellow, we’d love to begin building our relationship.
Interested in becoming an Amate House site partner? Contact Katie Cashman, Program Formation Coordinator, at 773.376.2445 or email [email protected]. The application is now live on our website www.amatehouse.org/become-a-site-partner
Meet Jasmyne, Little Village fellow serving as a Prevention Educator with Sarah's Inn . Jasmyne reflected on what excites them most about working with their service site this year. #FellowSpotlight #meetamate
"My team and I educate middle and high schoolers on the dynamics of healthy relationships."
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