El Valor

Help us wish longtime El Valor resident, Stanley, a very happy 76th birthday!

Stanley has been part of the El Valor family for more than 37 years, first joining our Workforce Development program and working in janitorial services. During that time, he also lived in one of our residential homes for adults with disabilities, where he still calls home today.

Stanley’s story is just one of thousands across El Valor. Every individual in our program has their own story, interests, and experiences that come together to create the El Valor community.

A special thank you to our Monarch Sponsors, Dymanic Utility Solutions, MJ Electric, Little Village Chamber of Commerce, and the Carlos H. Cantu Family Foundation, for their generous support of El Valor’s 33rd Annual Don Quixote Gala.

Their partnership helps make it possible for El Valor to continue serving more than 4,000 children, adults with disabilities, and families across Chicago each year.

Tickets are still available for this special evening of celebration, community, and impact on Friday, June 12. Visit our website to learn more and reserve your spot. https://DQ26.givesmart.com

At El Valor, we believe every child deserves a strong start in a safe and nurturing environment. Our Cicero Children & Family Center is currently enrolling families for high quality early childhood programs designed to help children learn, grow, and thrive.

Spaces are limited. Contact us today at (773) 242-2710 to learn more.

As we prepare for El Valor’s 33rd Annual Don Quixote Gala on Friday, June 12, we are reminded that the strength of our community comes from people who show up for one another.

Because of the generosity of our sponsors, partners, and supporters, El Valor is able to provide education, opportunities, support services, and care to more than 4,000 children, adults with disabilities, and families across Chicago each year.

We are especially grateful to our Gala Co Chairs, ComEd, PNC, INTREN, The Rosenmayer Family, and Hilda and Rey Gonzalez, whose leadership and compassion continue to make a meaningful impact in our community.

Join us for an evening of celebration, purpose, and community. Visit our event website to learn more and purchase tickets. https://DQ26.givesmart.com

Last week, El Valor’s Children and Family Centers celebrated the moms, caregivers, and mother figures who are such an important part of our community.

Across our four Centers, families came together for paint classes, Zumba, coffee and conchas, children’s performances, and other special activities to celebrate the people who show up for our little ones every day.

Families are at the heart of everything we do, and it was a joy to honor the women who help our children and communities thrive.

El Valor’s General Counsel, Adam Gonzalez, joined local community leaders including State Senator Celina Villanueva and Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia to bring support to Pilsen Community Businesses today. El Valor was founded in Pilsen and is committed to building up and supporting our neighborhoods.

El Valor was proud to travel to Springfield for Early Childhood Advocacy Day yesterday. Staff and parents from our children’s program had the opportunity to meet with elected officials and advocate for our families and community.

At El Valor, we believe parents are powerful voices for change. Through our programs, families gain the tools, knowledge, and confidence to speak up for the support and resources their children deserve. We are proud to see them leading the way and making their voices heard. 🙌🏼

Join us on Friday, June 12, for El Valor’s 33rd Annual Don Quixote Gala! We will honor our President and CEO, Rey B. Gonzalez, for 50 years of Civil Rights leadership and 43 years of dedication to El Valor.

This special evening helps create opportunities, support, and brighter futures for more than 4,000 children, adults with disabilities, and families across Chicago.

Secure your spot: https://DQ26.givesmart.com

Questions? Contact Emma De Biasio at [email protected]
or (312) 492-5936.

Día del Niño is a celebration of childhood, recognizing the joy, creativity, and importance of children in our families and communities.

Last week, all four of El Valor’s Children and Family Centers celebrated with activities and special moments dedicated to our little ones. The highlight was our Pollinators Parade. Children dressed as butterflies, bees, flowers, and other pollinators to parade through the neighborhood with their families.

Thank you to our staff, families, and volunteers who helped make this week so special for our children. 💛🦋🐝🌸

Last week, El Valor welcomed more than 130 guests to our Annual Tequila Tasting. Thank you to everyone who showed up, supported the event, and spent the evening with us. Events like this are a reminder of how many people continue to believe in El Valor’s mission and the families, children, and adults we serve every day.

A special thank you to our sponsors and vendors for helping make the night possible.

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Thank you for being part of such a meaningful night for our community.

We were proud to join They Deserve More Action Day in Springfield, standing with advocates across the state to support Direct Support Professionals and the people who rely on them every day.

El Valor employs over 65 DSPs who provide direct, 24/7 care to our community. Their work is essential and deserves fair, sustainable wages. Stronger DSP wages mean better staffing, stronger support, and better outcomes for people with disabilities.

The Governor’s proposed budget falls short of the wage increase goal Illinois set in 2020. We are urging legislators to move closer to that commitment. Our employees and community deserve this.

It only takes a minute to use click-to-call link below. Please take the time to stand with the El Valor community. https://www.theydeservemore.com/take-action/