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Some LV fellows have been hungry to try out Kong D

Some LV fellows have been hungry to try out Kong Dog, a Korean corn dog eatery, after it went viral on TikTok. Their verdict? It's DOGgone good 🌭

Alumni, what were your favorite foodie finds in Chicago? 😋

Each year at Amate Magic, we honor an alum of the

Each year at Amate Magic, we honor an alum of the program who has continued to live out the mission and tenets of Amate House long after their year of service, formation, and leadership development. Candidates are nominated by their peers in the fall; however, Claire Sloss was nominated back in 2019. We were so happy to finally honor her in person during Amate Magic on April 30th.

We were pleased to present the Founders' Award to Claire Sloss who continues to put “Love in Action” every day by living the Amate House tenets of community, social justice, and service. You can read Claire's remarks at the link in our bio!

Recent grad? In between jobs? Not sure what this F

Recent grad? In between jobs? Not sure what this Fall will bring? Consider service!

Join Amate House at the Catholic Volunteer Network final service fair of the Spring. Talk with faith based service programs, many who still are accepting applications for the upcoming year. There's still time to learn, grow, and serve your community!

Wednesday | June 1st | 8-10pm EST/ 7-9pm CST/ 5-7pm PST
REGISTER HERE:
https://events.catholicvolunteernetwork.org/e/service-fair/register
#service #professionaldevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #community #socialjustice

Amate Site Partner Spotlight featuring our friends

Amate Site Partner Spotlight featuring our friends at @newmomschicago!

"New Moms’ mission is to strengthen families by partnering with young moms as they progress toward housing stability, economic mobility, and family well-being. We envision a future where every young family thrives! Amate fellows contribute to this mission by supporting our service programs with necessary volunteer support and item donations. Fellows coordinate our volunteer program and in-kind (goods) donation efforts to make sure New Moms' participants and their coaches have the resources they need to build strong foundations for thriving futures!"

After a successful day of fellow Ted Talks reflect

After a successful day of fellow Ted Talks reflecting on their year of service and time in community, MP fellows "celebrated" Friday the 13th Freaky Friday style by dressing up as one of their housemates for the night. Which pair did it best?

There's still time to apply for our 2022-23 fellow

There's still time to apply for our 2022-23 fellowship year with service beginning in August! Check out our website or reach out to our amazing recruiters, Unity Ostercamp and Katie Cashman! 💻📝 They will be happy to answer all your questions and help you discern your next opportunity!

www.amatehouse.org/apply 🔗Link in bio

Amate Site Partner Spotlight featuring our friends

Amate Site Partner Spotlight featuring our friends at @larchechicago!

"At L’Arche, our mission is to celebrate the unique value of each person and to create lifelong places of belonging through small, residential homes that empower our core members, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), to share their gifts with their neighborhood, city, country, and world. Our Amate fellows help us fulfill this mission by becoming part of our intentional community and sharing in daily life with core members and assistants — eating dinner together, watching television, going to the gym, or heading up the street for a cup of coffee. Amate fellows also become skilled support professionals during their time with L'Arche, learning how to support core members' growth and independence. L’Arche strives to model a vision of humanity where people with disabilities are at the center. By answering the call to spend time with our community, Amate fellows are an integral part of bringing that vision to life."

On this beautiful spring day, with a warm breeze s

On this beautiful spring day, with a warm breeze sweeping through the courtyard, we settled our new plaque into the ground. This peaceful space was John Lucas' vision, designed to be a place for fellows and friends of Amate House to gather, or be alone, to celebrate, or contemplate, discern, and commune with God and one another. This space will forever be known as the Lucas Memorial Garden at the McKinley Park house.

Last week, '22 fellow Eleanor Eaton gave the honor

Last week, '22 fellow Eleanor Eaton gave the honorary fellow reflection during Amate Magic. Eleanor offered a touching look at her time serving with @oneononechicago and shared how her Amate House experience has impacted her life.

"My role in my client’s job search is as much about providing support and consistency as it is finding resources and submitting applications. We all need someone in our corner, who we can call when faced with a difficult challenge or exciting news. I am continually amazed that I get to be that person for my clients, in both tough times and moments of celebration."

You can read Eleanor's full reflection on our website: www.amatehouse.org/blog

Amate Magic 2022 was a night to remember! Thank yo

Amate Magic 2022 was a night to remember! Thank you to the 300+ supporters who made this night so successful. We posted an album from the evening on our Facebook page. 🎭📸

You can still support Amate Magic and Fund-A-Fellow on our website at https://amatehouse-bloom.kindful.com/!

Hear from '22 fellows Emma and Martina about what

Hear from '22 fellows Emma and Martina about what service and leadership development look like at Amate House.

Tonight... we dance! 🎭💃 Thank you to our Pr

Tonight... we dance! 🎭💃

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors @radioflyerinc and @wintrust, our Bronze Sponsor @gallagherglobal, and our Impact Sponsors Burke Burns & Pinelli, Ltd, T.E.A.C. Group Corporation, Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Cemeteries, Bill and Kathleen Lynch, Marian Inc, and Arch Diocese of Chicago Department of Parish Vitality & Mission.

💻🎫If you're dancing from home, you can still bid in our silent auction or purchase Cash, Prize, and Golden Tickets raffle tickets as a non-attendee anytime today at: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/magic/register/

Happy hours were had! 🍻Great seeing so many alu

Happy hours were had! 🍻Great seeing so many alumni out this evening! Next up, Magic! 🎭

This week, you have a GOLDEN opportunity to win a

This week, you have a GOLDEN opportunity to win a week's stay at a destination of your choosing! We're giving a trip of choice to the winner of our "Golden Ticket" raffle before they go to auction! 🌴✈️⛱🧳🎫

Get in on the Golden Ticket raffle today at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/magic/register/.

Attendees can purchase raffle tickets at the event or log in to our event website or "Givi" app with their ticket info. For Non-attendees, there is a "non-attendee" Golden Ticket you can purchase at the link above.

We're 5 days away! We're excited to reunite with y

We're 5 days away! We're excited to reunite with you in celebration of the mission of Amate House and the work of our 17 fellows.

For 38 years, Amate House has served alongside 220+ nonprofits in Chicago, developing young adult leaders into life-long social justice advocates who serve their communities while deepening their faith. Over 890 alumni have given 1.4 million hours of service to Chicago communities. On April 30th, elp us continue to grow our impact.

🎫Tickets are on sale at www.amatehouse.org/magic

Alumni! Next week, come kick off the magical festi

Alumni! Next week, come kick off the magical festivities at our annual Pre-Magic Alumni Happy Hour at @districtbrewyards starting at 6:00PM the Friday before Amate Magic! There will be door prizes, delicious brews, and great company! 🍻🎭

*The event is free to attend. Attendees purchase their own libations.
-Amate House Assoicate Board

We said goodbye to an old friend. So long ratcura

We said goodbye to an old friend. So long ratcura 🐀💔 You will be missed 🥺
(photo/caption credit: @ingridwefing)

10 days till Magic! 🎭There's still time to pick

10 days till Magic! 🎭There's still time to pick up your tickets and dine with us at @venuewestchicago on April 30th! 🍷🍴

🎫Tickets are on sale at www.amatehouse.org/magic

We check in with LV fellow Martina about her work

We check in with LV fellow Martina about her work as the Coordinator of Community Outreach with @saintclementparish.

"Something that I’ve tried to focus on this year is the intersectionality between Charity and Justice. My work has shown me that the difference between the two is not so easily recognizable. Many people act out of charity for others. Even fewer individuals act out of charity TOWARDS justice for others. A fine line exists between the two, but it ultimately comes down to acting with charity towards justice. Walking with individuals and operating by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching has been very formative, educational, and even challenging at times. Praise God for being invited into that challenge when my privilege would’ve otherwise kept me from experiencing it."

You can learn more about our site partners and where fellows serve on our website: www.amatehouse.org/where-we-serve/

Have a blessed Easter Sunday! He has risen! 🌄

Have a blessed Easter Sunday! He has risen! 🌄

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