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Libenu Independence and Inclusion for People with Disabilities In this week’s parsha, Balak, we learn about the prophet Balaam who is sent to curse the Israelites. Instead of cursing the [...]

In a few days, we will gather with family and friends to celebrate Passover and share the story of redemption. We will read from the Haggadah bringing the text to life through the Seder. One of [...]

It was a dream come true for Libenu client, Michel, whose life’s ambition is to be a meteorologist. Thanks to Carl LaMell, a dear friend of Libenu and former Executive Director of [...]

Jordyn Rosenberg is a young lady with a mission – to help people with developmental disabilities live their best lives. Jordyn, who celebrated her Bat Mitzvah on November 11th, launched a program [...]

Enhance your Chanuka celebration with a gift to Libenu, and help people with disabilities live their best lives!   See something on our wishlist that you’d like to donate?  Contact Shana [...]

  Dear Friends, It is with a heavy heart that I write this email. This past Shabbat, the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in the history of the United States was perpetrated at the [...]

  Our first year data report is in for Lev Chicago Respite and we wanted to share the wonderful results with you! First Year Impact: Lev Chicago clients attended 171 sessions and received a total [...]

                It was a chilly fall evening on Oct 11th, but passionate volunteers, lay leaders, friends, and family brought the warmth and love as they celebrated Libenu and its critical [...]

How many CPA’s does it take to change a (tulip) bulb? Libenu’s residential homes had some extra special guests planting flowers and building sukkot as part of the CPA Day of Service, an annual [...]

The first time I walked into Teresa’s office, I hadn’t anticipated any surprising questions. I’d expected her to ask about wills and estate plans; she’d definitely inquire about life insurance [...]

Setting the table for dinner. Throwing in a load of laundry. Taking out the trash. Mundane tasks for most of us, but exciting independent living opportunities for a group of adults with [...]

Libenu has been selected to cohort nine of the UpStart Accelerator, the Jewish community’s leading engine behind the success of innovative, early-stage organizations. Through a competitive and [...]

January 23, 2013|By Bonnie Miller Rubin, Chicago Tribune reporter Jacob Mosbacher, 25, is excited to show his mom, Joan Katz, his new home last month as he and other clients of the Libenu home [...]

In November of 2016, Libenu opened its newest home located on Touhy Avenue in West Rogers Park. The total gut renovation of a two-flat was designed to accommodate the specific needs of the [...]

Libenu Foundation, the organization dedicated to providing opportunities for Jewish adults with developmental disabilities to live independent, meaningful lives as respected members of the [...]

Hairdressers are known for helping. But, so are our daughters and friends. Allison Newman, along with help from members of Cosmetologists Chicago and stylists from Mario Tricoci Salons & [...]

Shana Erenberg Chicago, Illinois How is your Hero working to make the world a better place? Shana is an accomplished professional and renowned expert in the field of education and was [...]

by Claudia Sherman Shana Erenberg, Ph.D., is co-founder and president of the Board of Directors of the Libenu Foundation in Chicago. Libenu Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that [...]