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We are proud to introduce the 2021-2022 Amate Hous

We are proud to introduce the 2021-2022 Amate House Associate Board members and their respective committees! This year's board spans 5 different states, 6 different service years and includes professionals in education, training and development, fundraising, case management, public administration, and beyond. Thank you for your commitment and support of our program! Now stay tuned for some great alumni programs and events!

Help Amate House inch closer to our goal of 100 "D

Help Amate House inch closer to our goal of 100 "Dove Donors" by 2022!

Dove Donors empower our fellows to make significant impacts on countless lives during their year of service with Amate House. Every cent goes directly toward the monthly social-justice and leadership development program costs.

Your consistent support will enable Amate House to sustainably carry on the tradition of putting love into action here in Chicago! www.amatehouse.org/donate

Help Amate House reach our goal of 100 "Dove Donor

Help Amate House reach our goal of 100 "Dove Donors" by 2022!

For less than a cup of coffee, you can become a vital Dove Donor and automatically support Amate House's mission of developing future fellows into life-long social justice advocates. Every cent goes directly toward the monthly social-justice and leadership development program costs.

Your consistent support will enable Amate House to sustainably carry on the tradition of putting love into action here in Chicago! www.amatehouse.org/donate

For a modest $5 a month, you can become a vital "D

For a modest $5 a month, you can become a vital "Dove Donor" and automatically support Amate House's mission of developing future fellows into life-long social justice advocates. Every cent goes directly toward the monthly social-justice and leadership development program costs. Your consistent support will enable Amate House to sustainably carry on the tradition of putting love into action here in Chicago.

You can set up your recurring donation online, choose how often and how much you wish to give, and can change or cancel your gift at any time. www.amatehouse.org/donate

We began this year with a commissioning blessing o

We began this year with a commissioning blessing over our fellows; we asked God to watch over and support them through the year. Last Sunday we have gathered to bless the closing of these fellows’ Amate House experience.

This is not, however, the end of their service or justice work! As these young adults move forward, they will continue to bring with them hearts ready to serve. The Amate community will continue to support each and every one of them.

This year's fellows left a valuable legacy in helping Amate House grow. We hope that they continue to carry forward the values they have been living out this year to the next chapter of their lives.

"May God give you each the strength, courage, and wisdom to continue to find ways to put love into action all the days of your lives."

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Last week, our fellows embarked on their final ret

Last week, our fellows embarked on their final retreat at a tranquil lake house in Wisconsin. They spent the week reflecting on their service year, their time in purposeful community, and recommitting to live out Amate House’s tenets beyond their time in the program. Oh, and they had a lot of fun! ☺️🏖🚣‍♀️

Do you or someone you know have an interest in ser

Do you or someone you know have an interest in service, faith, and leadership development? Take a 'year on' with Amate House and join young adults from all over working to make an impact here in Chicago. There’s still time to apply for our 2021-2022 cohort! Contact our recruiters ASAP to learn more at volunteer@amatehouse.org.

New Blog Post! Amate House fellow Monica Mascolo r

New Blog Post! Amate House fellow Monica Mascolo reflects on balancing relationships as she prepares to leave her service site. Lexie presented this reflection during Amate House’s second annual “TedxAmate” style talks on May 14th. Monica lives at McKinley Park house and serves at Arrupe College.

You can find Monica’s and all of our blog posts on our website, www.amatehouse.org/blog.

The McKinley Park fellows had a site appreciation

The McKinley Park fellows had a site appreciation night filled with making treats. We are so grateful for our sites and all of the support. ♥️😊🎉

Amate House is looking for new Board Members! We a

Amate House is looking for new Board Members! We are looking for a variety of experience, including but not limited to people with human resources, development, and/or mental health experience.

The board works closely with staff to ensure we have the necessary resources to provide quality programming for Amate House fellows.

Please contact Katie O’Halloran at kmohall85@gmail.com if you are interested in being a part of this amazing organization.

Alumni near and far! Are you interested in a profe

Alumni near and far! Are you interested in a professional development opportunity? Looking for ways to give back outside of work? The Amate Associate Board is looking for professionals like you to join our team! The commitment is very manageable, and we will continue to offer remote membership. Learn a bit more about the Associate Board's work and hear from current and returning members during our Zoom informational meeting on Wednesday, June 23rd.

In the meantime, interested parties can reach out to Associate Board Co-Chair @adamdirnberger with any questions.

"Fellowship at Amate House means taking a ‘year

"Fellowship at Amate House means taking a ‘year on’ in kinship with your peers and the folx you engage with at your service site. It's leaning into a journey of self-discovery and widening your lens of the world and the realities of others around you. It's a transformative year in Chicago." -Amate Alumni

There’s still time to apply for our 2021-2022 cohort! Contact our recruiters ASAP to learn more at volunteer@amatehouse.org.

Behind the scenes pics from the day the fellows sh

Behind the scenes pics from the day the fellows shared their TED Talks!

Are you still discerning your next step? Know some

Are you still discerning your next step? Know someone who is? Consider taking a ‘year on’ with Amate House. Join a fellowship of young people here in Chicago committed to service and leadership development. There’s still time to apply for our 2021-2022 cohort! Contact our recruiters ASAP to learn more at volunteer@amatehouse.org.

McKinley Park fellows are making the most of the o

McKinley Park fellows are making the most of the our last two weeks of our Amate experience by celebrating each day. We have enjoyed beach nights, bubble tea, dinner outside, and so much more!!

On the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, we

On the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, we mourn his passing and the deaths of so many others perpetrated by systemic racism. We reaffirm that Black Lives Matter.

Amate House’s efforts to become an anti-racist organization were instigated by this tragedy a year ago, and the work continues. This spring, fellows and staff worked together to edit the language of our organizational tenets and covenant, two of our most important doctrines that define what Amate House is. Through this collaborative process, we sought to include language that clearly reflects our values of anti-racism and inclusivity, including redefining our description of service to mean service alongside and in solidarity with others. We will invite you to review our revised tenets and covenant on our website in the coming weeks.

New Blog Post! Amate House fellow Lexie Hays refle

New Blog Post! Amate House fellow Lexie Hays reflects on her “self-proclaimed role of the cheerleader.” Lexie presented this reflection during Amate House’s second annual “TedxAmate” style talks on May 14th. Lexie lives at Little Village house and is serving this year with the Our Lady of Tepeyac High School. You can find Lexie’s and all of our blog posts on our website: Link in Bio 👆💻

A big congratulations to our fellows who are conti

A big congratulations to our fellows who are continung their education after their year of service!! 🎉

During last Friday's spring in-service day, each f

During last Friday's spring in-service day, each fellow prepared a 5-7 minute "TED Talk" about a topic or concept they explored more deeply during their year with Amate House. It was the first time since orientation that all of our fellows and staff were gathered together in one place. The fellows were incredibly creative with their topics and covered a wide range of ideas, including life lessons from cooking, teen dating violence prevention, regenerative agriculture, collaboration through TikTok, serving neglected communities, and being the "cheerleader" for students. It was an inspiring day!

The McKinley Park fellows have been enjoying sprin

The McKinley Park fellows have been enjoying springtime by going on picnics, getting ice cream, and even walking a marathon!

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