Chicago Hearing Society

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas! We hope you have a great and safe holiday. We will be closed today and tomorrow, and will re-open the 26th!

12/23/2025

Because of you, families have found community, communication, and connection.

Baxter is a bright, curious 4-year-old with mild to moderate hearing loss due to complications at birth. Like many families, his parents faced uncertainty and fear in the early days of his diagnosis. But everything changed when they found the Chicago Hearing Society.

“I cried the first time I spoke to CHS,” his mom shared. “It was the first time someone truly understood what I wanted for my child and why.”

Through your generosity, CHS was there with advocacy, resources, and a Deaf Mentor who transformed Baxter’s world. His mom calls working with Quinn, their Deaf Mentor, “a game changer.” Baxter now lights up with confidence, and his ability to express himself continues to grow.

Because of you, stories like Baxter’s are happening every single day.

Just this year, your support made it possible for CHS to:
•Provide technology and training to 138 DeafBlind individuals
•Deliver information, case management, and referrals to 724 clients
•Serve 2,074 patients through our Medicaid-supported audiology clinic
•Educate 2,191 seniors on hearing loss and prevention
•Mentor 1,725 Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing children across Illinois

As we continue expanding CHS’s programs—including communication access, assistive technologies, and vital support services for people who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing—we invite you to make a gift today.

With your help, CHS ensures that people across every stage of life—from early childhood through older adulthood—can access the tools, resources, and community they deserve to live fully and independently.

To help us continue our mission, you can donate here!
https://chicagohearingsociety.org/appeal/

12/19/2025

Happy Holidays! As we head into the next two weeks, we want to make sure you know our hours! We hope you have a wondereful and safe holiday season.

We are closed:
December 24th and 25th
December 31st and January 1st

12/17/2025

🎉 Ready to start your ASL journey in 2026? 🤟

Chicago Hearing Society is excited to offer our first Adult American Sign Language (ASL) Class Session options for the new year! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to build your skills, we’ve got classes designed to help you communicate with confidence and connect with the Deaf community. 🌟

Learn more and register here: https://chicagohearingsociety.org/services/chs-adult-sign-language-classes/

Start 2026 with a new language and new connections — sign up today! 👐💬

12/12/2025

🌟 Meet Baxter 🌟
Baxter is a bright, curious 4-year-old with mild to moderate hearing loss. When his family connected with the Chicago Hearing Society (a division of Anixter Center), everything changed. Through advocacy, sign language classes, and a Deaf Mentor, Baxter gained the tools to thrive—and his parents found a supportive community that truly understood their journey.
🙏 Please consider making a gift today to ensure more children and families can access the community, tools, and opportunities they deserve: www.chicagohearingsociety.org/appeal

12/09/2025

What a season so far! Not only have the Bears won (nail-biting wins) but our Deaf performers have been wonderful! Thank you to the Bears for your partnership and congratulations to all of our performers!

12/02/2025

It's Giving Tuesday!

✨ Meet Silas ✨
At just six months old, Silas lost his hearing after a battle with bacterial meningitis. His parents described those first days as filled with grief and uncertainty—until they found Chicago Hearing Society (CHS).
“When Silas lost his hearing, we grieved. We mourned the life path we thought he was on. But the truth is, it was just the beginning. Thanks to CHS, Silas is playful, gregarious, and confident.” — John, Silas’s dad

Through ASL classes, the Deaf Mentor program, and family events, Silas has found a joyful community where his Deafness is not only supported, but celebrated.

This Giving Tuesday, your gift helps children like Silas grow up surrounded by connection, confidence, and belonging.

👉 Donate today: www.chicagohearingsociety.org/appeal

12/01/2025

It's time again for our annual Toy Drive!

Toys will be distributed at our Breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Deaf Santa event in partnership with Chicago Park District - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs on Sunday, December 7th. We have three ways for you to contribute:
1) Buy from our Amazon Wishlist! www.bit.ly/CHS-Toys
2) Drop off new, unwrapped toys to the CHS office at 2017 N Mendell, Suite 3NE, Chicago by Wednesday, December 3rd.
3) Donate to CHS and write "Toy Drive" in the gift notes. www.bit.ly/CHS-Give
We are in need of more toys/games for 0-2 years old or 7-12 years old.

Thank you in advance for your generosity in making this a successful event for our Chicagoland Deaf community!

Questions about the toy drive or the event? Contact CHSYouth@anixter.org.

11/28/2025

It's time again for our annual Toy Drive! Toys will be distributed at our Breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Deaf Santa event in partnership with Chicago Park District - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs on Sunday, December 7th. We have three ways for you to contribute:

1) Buy from our Amazon Wishlist! www.bit.ly/CHS-Toys

2) Drop off new, unwrapped toys to the CHS office at 2017 N Mendell, Suite 3NE, Chicago by Wednesday, December 3rd.

3) Donate to CHS and write "Toy Drive" in the gift notes. www.bit.ly/CHS-Give

We are in need of more toys/games for 0-2 years old or 7-12 years old.

Thank you in advance for your generosity in making this a successful event for our Chicagoland Deaf community!

Questions about the toy drive or the event? Contact CHSYouth@anixter.org.

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Providing Communication Access; Hearing and Assistive Technologies; and Support Services for Persons who are Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Chicago Hearing Society! We are thankful for all of you and the work we get to do in this community!

We will be closed today and tomorrow. See you next week!

11/26/2025

What a season so far! Not only have the Bears won (nail-biting wins) but our Deaf performers have been wonderful! Thank you to the Bears for your partnership and congratulations to all of our performers!

11/25/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!