Have Dreams

Have Dreams Since 1996, Have Dreams has recognized the unmet needs of individuals living with Autism.

Have Dreams’ mission is to help individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) learn, function independently and socialize so that they may realize their full potential and develop into contributing members of their communities. With locations in Park Ridge and Evanston, Illinois, Have Dreams serves individuals and families in Chicago and the Chicago suburbs.

Were you hoping to run the 2026 Chicago Marathon, but didn't make the lottery? Good news, registration for Team Have Dre...
12/11/2025

Were you hoping to run the 2026 Chicago Marathon, but didn't make the lottery? Good news, registration for Team Have Dreams reopens TODAY, Thursday, December 11. Come join us and be a part of a great community! For more and to register, please visit: https://havedreams.org/team-have-dreams or email David at dmurray@havedreams.org

12/10/2025

Thanks to our generous community, we are over 96% to our end-of-year Annual Appeal goal! Amazing! Can you help us reach our new goal of $70,000? Every gift matters to Imagine the Future for the participants with autism at Have Dreams. To make a year-end gift to have Dreams, please click here: https://havedreams.org/imaginethefuture

Our monthly free support groups are resuming next Wednesday! The next virtual meeting will be on December at 12pm. Pleas...
12/10/2025

Our monthly free support groups are resuming next Wednesday! The next virtual meeting will be on December at 12pm. Please click here for more info and how to attend: https://havedreams.org/free-support

Have Dreams Academy (HDA) is a workforce training program for neurodivergent young adults. Through our autism-specific c...
12/08/2025

Have Dreams Academy (HDA) is a workforce training program for neurodivergent young adults. Through our autism-specific curriculum, combined with a hands-on internship, each participant will build the soft skills needed to prepare them for work in the competitive job market. Our team is focused on helping each participant develop, understand and implement crucial social skills during their internship. The goal for each intern is to gain confidence and develop transferable soft skills needed to be successful in any competitive work environment.

Intakes for our spring/summer session are starting now! If you're interested in learning more, please reach out to Andrea at ajohnsen@havedreams.org or visit havedreams.org/have-dreams-academy

Do you feel like you're overwhelmed with paper? Have Dreams is looking for clean shredding materials! Paper shredding is...
12/05/2025

Do you feel like you're overwhelmed with paper? Have Dreams is looking for clean shredding materials! Paper shredding is a job that helps our Life SCILS adults increase stamina and independence, which is so important for being successful in a workplace. The shredding meets each individual where they are!

We will SHRED for free! Donated materials are kept in a locked location and all shredded materials are securely recycled. Questions? Contact Deirdre at dking@havedreams.org if you'd like to Have Dreams shred for you!

Our friends at the Goodman Theatre are doing a sensory-friendly performance of the holiday classic, Charles Dickens' "A ...
12/05/2025

Our friends at the Goodman Theatre are doing a sensory-friendly performance of the holiday classic, Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"!

SENSORY-FRIENDLY/RELAXED PERFORMANCE: Sunday, December 28 at 2:00pm
Sensory-Friendly performances are designed for people of all ages who, along with their families and friends, benefit from a relaxed performing arts experience. This includes people with autism and other neurodiversities, sensory sensitivities and more.

Use promo code SENSORY to unlock $29-$49 seats (includes service charge) when purchasing online or call the box office at 312.443.3800. https://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/a-christmas-carol

Thank you for supporting our Imagine the Future Annual Appeal and Giving Tuesday campaign!Because of you, adults in our ...
12/04/2025

Thank you for supporting our Imagine the Future Annual Appeal and Giving Tuesday campaign!

Because of you, adults in our Life SCILS program are enjoying meaningful community outings, kids in our SCILS after-school program are building teamwork in the kitchen, and adults in our Have Dreams Academy workforce program are strengthening their interview skills.

With your gifts, and generous matches from The Coleman Foundation and an anonymous donor, we’re now over 70% of the way to our year-end goal. We’re not done yet! Will you help us keep going? Click here for more https://havedreams.org/imaginethefuture

With the cold weather here and the holidays rapidly approaching, Have Dreams is happy to share our Winter Bundles! These...
12/03/2025

With the cold weather here and the holidays rapidly approaching, Have Dreams is happy to share our Winter Bundles! These free downloads include structured activities, recipes and social stories that can help entertain as well as prepare for upcoming social events. These bundles are especially helpful for parents and educators! Download today by clicking here. https://havedreams.org/holidays

12/03/2025

"They call me Mr. Towers." Please take a moment to watch this video and listen to what Alex and others have to say about their experience with Have Dreams.

Your Gift will help Have Dreams reach our "Imagine the Future" goal! For three decades, your generosity has allowed families to imagine—and believe in—a future of community, purpose, and independence for their loved ones. Please click here to donate: https://havedreams.org/imaginethefuture

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It would be really SWEET if you could help support Have Dreams on this ! Have Dreams’ mission is to help individuals wi...
12/02/2025

It would be really SWEET if you could help support Have Dreams on this !

Have Dreams’ mission is to help individuals with autism learn, function independently and socialize so that they may realize their full potential and develop into contributing members of their communities.

Learn more about how you can support Have Dreams by clicking here: https://havedreams.org/imaginethefuture

12/02/2025

Please watch to see the incredible impact of Have Dreams' Counseling Services! Your support today can help expand our mental health services to reach even more people.

Please click here to donate: https://havedreams.org/imaginethefuture

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