Glenkirk’s Post

🎉✨ Missed the Glenkirk Benefit Bash last Friday? Don't worry, we have something special for you! 📽️🌟 We're thrilled to share with you our featured video presentation: "Glenkirk is (Y)our Community." 💖🏡 Join us on a journey through the heart and soul of Glenkirk, where every moment is a celebration of empowerment and support. 🤗 https://loom.ly/nLSGu3I

Are you or someone you know interested in Glenkirk's residential services? Join us for one the monthly tours of our CILAs (Community Integrated Living Arrangements) or CLF (Community Living Facility). Click the link below to sign up for one today! 📆 https://lnkd.in/gyDN_9bz #Glenkirk #ResidentialServices #CLF #CILA

Happy Disability Pride Month! 😊 This month is a time to embrace differences, empower every voice, and celebrate the resilience, achievements, and contributions of people with disabilities. Disability Pride Month commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990, and aims to raise awareness about the importance of disability rights and inclusion. To learn more about Disability Pride and its significance, check out the educational content from PBS. https://lnkd.in/gyni_pif #Glenkirk #Community #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityRightsMovement

🎉 Big News! Registration for The Glenkirk Benefit Bash is Now OPEN! 🎉 📅 Save the Date: Friday, September 27 📍 New Location: The Highland Park Country Club We are beyond excited to host this year’s event at a brand new venue! Join us to support essential programs and services, including health and wellness programs, access to transportation and housing, and community enrichment activities for our program participants. 🤔 Can’t make it to the event but still want to make a difference? No problem! Visit our Benefit Bash page to: 💖 Make a Direct Donation 🎁 Sign Up as an Event Sponsor 🎟️ Contact our Team to Donate an Item to Our Raffle Every contribution, big or small, helps us reach our fundraising goal and is greatly appreciated. 🙏 Follow the link below to register or donate today! https://lnkd.in/g-Fe6Q44 Let's make this year’s Benefit Bash the best one yet! 🌟 #Glenkirk #BenefitBash #Fundriasing #HealthAndWellness #TransportationAndHousing #CommunityEnrichment #RaffleDonations #EventSponsorship #Donation #EventRegistration

Are you or someone you know interested in Glenkirk's residential services? Join us for one the monthly tours of our CILAs (Community Integrated Living Arrangements) or CLF (Community Living Facility). Click the link below to sign up for one today! 📆 https://lnkd.in/gyDN_9bz #Glenkirk #ResidentialServices #CLF #CILA

🌟 The Glenkirk Family Needs YOU! 🌟 We're on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team in roles like Residential Program Manager, Behavior Analyst, Direct Support Professional, and Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional. 🤝✨ At Glenkirk, you'll be part of a supportive and dynamic community dedicated to making a real difference in people's lives. 💖🌈 Why wait? Your talent can make a huge impact! Apply today through the link below and become a vital part of our mission! https://lnkd.in/gtjSbckU #Glenkirk #Hiring #JobOpportunity #JoinOurTeam #MakeADifference #DisabilityServices #ResidentialProgramManager #BehaviorAnalyst #DirectSupportProfessional #QualifiedIntellectualDisabilitiesProfessional

❗ Calling all Direct Support Professionals ❗ Interested in joining the Glenkirk team? We have DSP positions open throughout Northern Cook and Lake Counties, with a starting wage of $18.50/hr! Follow the link below to apply today: https://lnkd.in/gGn864_2 #Glenkirk #Hiring #DirectSupportProfessionals #DSP #WageIncrease

As the State of Illinois continues to re-evaluate the proposed FY 25 budget, we have yet another opportunity to improve the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The Dignity in Pay Act, HB 793, presents a transformative opportunity to phase out payment of subminimum wages to Illinoisans with disabilities. This shift in focus of financial and human resources will enable community providers, like Glenkirk, to not only maintain but also expand community-based employment supports. Our Employment Services program, a cornerstone of a fulfilled life for people with I/DD, will be further strengthened. Supported employment, a key component of this program, paves the way for increased economic empowerment and self-advocacy. In 2020, Glenkirk eliminated all subminimum wage work. Since then, the average hourly wage for people supported through our Employment Services has increased to $14.25, allowing for greater economic independence. The Dignity in Pay Act would enable more providers to eliminate subminimum wages by increasing Supported Employment Rates to fund and expand community employment opportunities. In addition, this bill would increase the Personal Needs Allowance for residents of group home settings throughout the state from the current amount of $60 per month to $100 per month. Today, we are asking our advocates to join us in supporting the Dignity in Pay Act through our partner IARF. We urge you to contact your member(s) of the Illinois House of Representatives and express your support for the act by saying, "I stand for Dignity in Pay!" Together, we can make a difference. Thank you for your continued advocacy. We are grateful to our community for the impact they have had in improving the quality of life for people with I/DD throughout Illinois. We look forward to the eventual passage of HB 793, and the transformational impact it will have on people with disabilities in the State of Illinois. Your messages really make a difference. Follow the link below to send a message today. Thank you for your support! https://lnkd.in/gc8Anb89 #Glenkirk #ActionAlert #DignityInPayAct