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What a month we had at Envision!  The 20th Annual Goose Open was a smashing success, with over 150 golfers in attendance.  Special thanks to  Course Sponsor
Mesirow Financial and all of our other event sponsors.

Our client artists have also been busy through partnerships with the  Weaving Mill at our  Westtown Artist Residency Project, and the  Swarm Artist Residency in East Troy, Wisconsin.  Both of these first-time initiatives with Envision empowered individuals to express themselves and hone their talents in diverse artistic communities.  Read more about these experiences in detail below.

Thank you for all of your support this summer.  We couldn't do it without you!

All the best,




Mark McHugh
President & CEO

Anthony with one of his creations.
Photo Courtesy Swarm Artist Residency Instagram
Swarm Artist Residency

In June, we were proud to announce the acceptance of clients Anthony Wood, Eunice Jones and Arnoldo Classen into the Swarm Residency an artist camp designated for people of all abilities.

Attendees enjoyed a high degree of autonomy by participating in daily workshops and discussion groups tailored towards cultivating their art, as well as inspirational walks and swimming in the lake. Importantly, each of our clients experienced moments of freedom and individuality as they decided their daily tasks for themselves. One client stated, "I feel independent here!" and another said, "I don't want to go home."

The Swarm attendees appreciated the unique viewpoints Anthony, Eunice and Arnoldo brought to the residency.  This was nothing less than a transformational experience for all involved, challenging notions of disability and the definition of the word "artist." 
THANK YOU
for making the  20th Annual Goose Open a  Tremendous Success!

What a great day on the green as Envision Unlimited's  Board Members, Host Committee, and supporters gathered for  the 20th Annual Goose Open Golf Outing!

All proceeds from this event go to support the 1,200 children and adults with intellectual and development disabilities served by our programs and services every year.  Together, we're working to create a world where Envision clients are able to achieve maximum choice, independence and community inclusion.
Special Thanks to Our 2016 Sponsors

Course Sponsor
 
Dinner Sponsor
Hole Sponsors 
Foundation for Human Development
Brown CPA Group

Cappelle Pigments
Golf Sponsor
The Cary Company
American Chartered Bank
Envision HR Department

Richard Fitzgerald
Lunch Sponsors
Mary Kay Krupka
The Dick and Diane May Foundation
Betty Jackson 
Original Six Media
The LARC Group

Bob and Terry Lewandowski
Game Hole Sponsors
PEB Financial
Staub Anderson
Steve Pratapas
John Lemker 
Bill Schneider
Mark and Leesa McHugh
Standard Insurance Company
Monahan Law Group
Teichart & Associates
Mark Pignotti
Westtown Artist Residency Project

Our client artists have also been busy participating in weaving classes conducted by
three visiting artists from across the country at  Envision's Westtown Residency.

The Weaving Mill initiative creates limited runs of material production and projects. Within the studio Envision clients participate in skill-building sessions that focus on measuring pattern pieces, cutting, sewing and creating art pieces with textile materials.

This collaboration is made possible by  Propeller Fund , an organization that supports small, self-sustained artist organizations to engage with a Chicago's larger artistic community.  This residency allows opportunity for our clients to be recognized in mainstream artist community, as partnerships are formed through programs like this. 

To learn more about this residency, visit our blog!
Volunteer Opportunities Abound!

Envision Unlimited has a number of ways you can get involved in supporting the individuals we serve, including helping  to prepare clients for jobs through training assistance and/or mentoring, s ponsoring an activity with clients at one of our 27 residential homes, or s ponsoring a small group outing in the community.

Opportunities can be adapted to meet your personal schedule, interests and availability, as well as those of your friends and colleagues.

Envision also collaborates with volunteer organizations and partner corporations to improve our homes and day centers to better serve our clients. You can make a difference!

Visit our website to learn more about volunteering or give us a call at (312) 506-4806.
Envision Unlimited  serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with the goal of enhancing their lives and expanding their futures. Our clients are diverse, spanning across all ages, abilities and backgrounds, but one thing they all share is a drive to excel in their work. We believe all individuals, given the right opportunities, are capable of achieving great breakthroughs and leading lives with more meaningful possibilities.
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